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BANDSTAND Takes The Stage at Sullivan Rep
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 23, 2026

Sullivan Rep will present BANDSTAND, the rarely produced Richard Oberaker musical, as the opening show of its third season at The Mother Brook Arts & Community Center in Dedham, MA.

Sullivan Rep to Kick Off Season Three with BANDSTAND Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026

Sullivan Rep will present BANDSTAND, a musical exploring post-WWII America through the eyes of veterans and a war widow, as the opener for their third season. Directed by Dan Sullivan, the show features a cast led by Kevin Hanley and Melissa Paz.

Review: BANDSTAND Breaks New Ground at Front Porch Theatricals
by Greg Kerestan - Aug 20, 2024

Front Porch's biggest show yet is also one of its best.

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.'

Cast Set for THE PIN-UP GIRLS: A MUSICAL LOVE LETTER at Playhouse on Park
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

THE PIN-UP GIRLS: A MUSICAL LOVE LETTER by James Hindman and Jeffrey Lodin will run at Playhouse on Park November 29 - December 23, 2023. This production will be directed and choreographed by Darlene Zoller, with music direction by Kevin Barlowski. Check out the cast here!

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.

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.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Rise Ups' LES MISERABLES Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

BWW Review: BANDSTAND at The National Theatre
by Sophie Williams - Mar 5, 2020

Bandstand had its Broadway opening in 2017, unfortunately closing the same year, but racking up a Tony for Best Choreography.

BWW Review: BANDSTAND at Times Union Performing Arts Center
by Jordan Higginbotham - Feb 19, 2020

a?oeRight This Waya?? to the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts to see Bandstand. Audiences were so moved by the musical on February 18. Bandstand follows the story of veterans' home from World War II as they try to qualify for a music competition. The group becomes the Donny Nova band and intends to win the competition and dedicate it to the veterans that defended the United States. It is very appropriate for the show to come to Jacksonville, FL as we have not one, but two naval bases. You could feel the theater become heavy with an array of emotions as audience members were transported to this time period and watched these characters portray very real post-war circumstances.

Tony Award-winning BANDSTAND Comes To The State Theatre In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2020

Work Light Productions is proud to announce the casting for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Bandstand, which will take the stage at the historic State Theatre in Easton on Thursday, March 12th. 

BANDSTAND, A Cappella Lie And Ballet Folclorico Come to MPAC In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2020

Get ready for an aca-perfect night of amazing vocals when MPAC presents A Cappella Live, Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $29-$69.

BANDSTAND to Make Area Premiere in March at D.C.'s National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2020

BANDSTAND will make its area debut at D.C.'s National Theatre from March 3-8, 2020. Originally directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award® winner, Hamilton choreographer, and Kennedy Center Honoree Andy Blankenbuehler, featuring music by Richard Oberacker with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker, this poignant and inspiring new American musical explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing.

BWW Review: BANDSTAND at Washington Pavilion
by Kaija Bonde - Nov 12, 2019

The national tour of Bandstand arrived in Sioux Falls on Monday, November 11 and transported the audience at the Washington Pavilion back to post World War II in 1945. With music by Richard Oberlacker, and the book and score by Robert Taylor and Overlacker, this Tony Award winning Broadway musical combines fabulous swing-era style songs and brilliant original choreography from 'Hamilton's'own Andy Blankenbuehler, with a beautifully conceived and inspirational story about a group of soldiers who strive to put their lives back together after the trauma and horrors of war. How fitting to experience this show on Veteran's Day when our country stops to pay respect for the sacrifices of all those who fight for our freedoms every day.

VIDEO: BANDSTAND National Tour Salutes Veterans In Celebration Of Veterans Day
by Linnae Medeiros - Nov 11, 2019

Ain't we proud! The national tour cast of the Tony-winning musical Bandstand are saluting our veterans in celebration of Veterans Day. Check out this video to see the heartfelt message from Zack Zaromatidis, Jennifer Elizabeth Smith, and more!

BWW Review: BANDSTAND at Popejoy Hall
by Beth Leitman - Nov 3, 2019

BWW Review: BANDSTAND at Popejoy Hall

BANDSTAND Comes To The Washington Pavilion
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2019

BANDSTAND, the inspiring new American musical offering infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing, is coming to Sioux Falls at the Washington Pavilion, November 11-12, 2019.

Wake Up With BWW 10/29: BANDSTAND Tour Begins, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2019

Today's top stories: the national tour of Bandstand officially opens today, and more!

Zack Zaromatidis and Jennifer Elizabeth Smith to Lead BANDSTAND on Tour
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2019

Work Light Productions announces the casting for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Bandstand

Casting announced for NOTHING LIKE A DAME A Cabaret of Broadway's Leading Ladies
by Julie Musbach - May 17, 2018

Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT) is pleased to announce the casting of NOTHING LIKE A DAME: A Cabaret of Broadway's Leading Ladies at the Aronoff Center's intimate Fifth-Third Bank Theater on June 8-9 and 15-16 (see detailed schedule below). CMT has attracted some of the area's top local talent and theatre veterans - many of whom have performed in past CMT productions - for its second cabaret production through a new partnership with the Cincinnati Arts Association.