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BIO

Richard Oberacker is a composer, lyricist and conductor. His conducting credits include Cirque du Soleil's Dralion and Kà (Las Vegas), national tours of The Lion King, Show Boat, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Music of the Night and Cats.

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Productions

Journey to the West
 
[New York, 2006]
Director
Orchestrator

Writing

Ace
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Composer
Journey to the West
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Composer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Richard Oberacker, Bandstand

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Music

Richard Oberacker, Bandstand


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Kevin Kline Awards - 2007 - Outstanding New Play or Musical

Richard OberackerAce

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Musical

Richard OberackerThe Gospel According to Fishman

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BANDSTAND to Open at Sunrise Theatre Company This Weekend Photo
BANDSTAND to Open at Sunrise Theatre Company This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025

After an opening weekend at Bayway Arts Center, Sunrise Theatre Company is set to present 'Bandstand' at the Bellmore Movies and Showplace this weekend only! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Reveals Season Lineup Photo
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Reveals Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has announced its 2025–2026 season, celebrating its 40th Anniversary. Learn more about the full upcoming season lineup here!
THE HOUSE ON WATCH HILL Extends at Vegas Theatre Company Photo
THE HOUSE ON WATCH HILL Extends at Vegas Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

Vegas Theatre Company has announced the extension of The House on Watch Hill, a new musical from the writers of the Tony Award-winning Bandstand, Richard Oberacker, and Robert Taylor.
THE HOUSE ON WATCH HILL New Musical From BANDSTAND Writers To Have Vegas Premiere Photo
THE HOUSE ON WATCH HILL New Musical From BANDSTAND Writers To Have Vegas Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2024

The House on Watch Hill, a new musical from the creators of the Tony Award-winning BANDSTAND, will make its world debut at Vegas Theatre Company in Downtown Las Vegas.
Photos: The REV Theatre Company Presents BANDSTAND Photo
Photos: The REV Theatre Company Presents BANDSTAND
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

Tonight, The REV Theatre Company opens the third production of its 2024 season, “Bandstand,” playing at Auburn’s Merry-Go-Round Playhouse through August 31st. See photos from the production.
The REV Reveals The Company of BANDSTAND Photo
The REV Reveals The Company of BANDSTAND
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

The REV Theatre Company has revealed the company for the third show of its 2024 season - 'Bandstand.'
Front Porch Theatricals Closes 2024 Season with BANDSTAND Photo
Front Porch Theatricals Closes 2024 Season with BANDSTAND
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2024

Front Porch Theatricals (FPT) has announced the final show of their 2024 season. From August 16 - 25 the company will present the Pittsburgh premiere of Bandstand, an unflinching and honest story about confronting the cost of war and finding salvation in the notes of a song
ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Directed By Susan Stroman To Receive Second Industry Presentation I Photo
ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Directed By Susan Stroman To Receive Second Industry Presentation In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

Susan Stroman's ANGEL OF ARKANSAS will have a second industry presentation in New York, showcasing the new musical to potential producers and investors.
Jane Austen's EMMA: AN IMMERSIVE LOVE STORY to Open in July Photo
Jane Austen's EMMA: AN IMMERSIVE LOVE STORY to Open in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024

Majestic Repertory Theatre will complete its Eighth Season of original live theatre in the Las Vegas Arts District with Jane Austen's EMMA, an “immersive love story” adapted and directed by Troy Heard.
Virginia Theatre Festival Announces Casting For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Photo
Virginia Theatre Festival Announces Casting For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced casting for its upcoming production of the beloved cult-classic musical Little Shop of Horrors.
Front Porch Theatricals Reveals Cast for 2024 Season Photo
Front Porch Theatricals Reveals Cast for 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2024

Front Porch Theatricals has announced casting for their 2024 season. Learn more about the lineup here!
Kerry Butler, Andy Mientus & More to Star in ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Industry Presentation Photo
Kerry Butler, Andy Mientus & More to Star in ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024

A by-invitation-only industry presentation of the new musical, Angel of Arkansas, will be held in New York. See who is starring, and learn more about the show.
54 SINGS BANDSTAND, Cheyenne Jackson, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week Photo
54 SINGS BANDSTAND, Cheyenne Jackson, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 16, 2023

Check out the lineup of performances next week at 54 Below!
54 Below to Present BANDSTAND: IN CONCERT This September Photo
54 Below to Present BANDSTAND: IN CONCERT This September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 21, 2023

54 Sings Bandstand will play 54 Below on Monday, September 18th at 9:30pm in a special night of music and fun as performers honor the 2017 Broadway musical Bandstand.
Majestic Goes 90s With Rock Musical Parody of Horror Classic SCREAM Photo
Majestic Goes 90s With Rock Musical Parody of Horror Classic SCREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2023

Majestic Repertory Theatre kicks off their Eighth Season of original live theatre in the Las Vegas Arts District with Scream'd: An Unauthorized Musical Parody, a satirical stab at Scream, the 1996 meta-horror flick that spawned a franchise spanning nearly three decades. Majestic is teaming up with Nightmare Toys to produce this Vegas premiere.
Review: BANDSTAND at Playhouse On Park Photo
Review: BANDSTAND at Playhouse On Park
by Ariana Straznicky-Packer - Jul 27, 2023

What did our critic think of BANDSTAND at Playhouse On Park? The multi-award winning Broadway musical Bandstand has arrived at Playhouse on Park with bells on (That pun is for the horn section.) With music by Richard Oberacker and book and lyrics by Oberacker and Robert Taylor,  Bandstand is set just after the end of World War II. It tells the story about a group of six veterans and a war widow who struggle to cope and find their way back to normal lives. Battling survivor’s guilt, amongst other excruciating mental and physical ailments, they turn to music and form a band with the goal of winning a national song contest.
Playhouse On Park to Host Drive for Veterans Organization in Conjunction with BANDSTA Photo
Playhouse On Park to Host Drive for Veterans Organization in Conjunction with BANDSTAND Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023

BANDSTAND (music by Richard Oberacker, with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker) will run at Playhouse on Park July 12 - August 20, 2023. In conjunction with this production, Playhouse and park will be collecting items for the Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE).
Playhouse On Park To Host Young Professionals Night In Conjunction With Musical BANDS Photo
Playhouse On Park To Host Young Professionals Night In Conjunction With Musical BANDSTAND
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2023

Join other Young Professionals (ages 21-35) on Thursday, August 3rd for a performance of BANDSTAND; music by Richard Oberacker, with a book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker. Pre-show wine and cheese reception begins at 6pm, and the show will be at 7:30pm. The reception includes complimentary wine and cheese. Tickets are $25, all seats reserved.
Cast Revealed For BANDSTAND at Playhouse on Park Photo
Cast Revealed For BANDSTAND at Playhouse on Park
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

BANDSTAND (music by Richard Oberacker, with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker) will run at Playhouse on Park July 12 - August 20, 2023.
Playhouse on Park's 14th Main Stage Season Will Close with BANDSTAND Photo
Playhouse on Park's 14th Main Stage Season Will Close with BANDSTAND
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023

BANDSTAND (music by Richard Oberacker, with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker) will run at Playhouse on Park July 12 - August 20, 2023.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Richard Oberacker written?

Richard Oberacker has written 3 shows including Ace (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Journey to the West (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Bandstand (Music).

What awards has Richard Oberacker been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bandstand, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Bandstand, Outstanding New Play or Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Ace and The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Gospel According to Fishman.

What awards has Richard Oberacker won?

Richard Oberacker won the Outstanding New Play or Musical award at the Kevin Kline Awards for Ace.

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