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Broadway's Jessica Hendy Launches IndieGoGo Campaign For Autobiographical Musical WITH BECKETT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2021


Broadway's Jessica Hendy will be bringing her own story to the stage in WITH BECKETT - a new and unique, full length, narrative book-musical for a solo artist.

Lou Gazzara and Joey Pero Release 'O Holy Night' to Help Friend With Brain Cancer
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2020


American Idol season 2 finalists Lou Gazzara and Broadway actor/trumpet recording artist Joey Pero have released O Holy Night, dedicated to longtime friend and Erie, PA resident Troy Schmidt who is currently battling Glioblastoma or “GBL”, a progressive form of brain cancer.

Joey Pero Releases New Single 'Let It Go'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 24, 2020


Broadway actor and trumpet recording artist Joey Pero has announced the release of a new single featuring Savannah Smith; Let It Go from the Disney hit movie FROZEN. 

BANDSTAND to Stream on Broadway On Demand This Monday, With Pre-Show Event Hosted by Corey Cott
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2020


Broadway On Demand will celebrate Memorial Day this year with a very special streaming presentation of Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor's Bandstand, Monday, May 25 on BroadwayOnDemand.com.

Paper Mill Playhouses Announces AIDA, CLUE, BRUCE, THE WANDERER For 2020-2021 Season
by Alan Henry - Mar 24, 2020


BroadwayWorld has learned that the Paper Mill Playhouse will present the launch of a new production of Disney's AIDA, CLUE, BRUCE, and THE WANDERER's rescheduled engagement for their 2020-2021 season.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Jennifer Elizabeth Smith
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 2, 2020


Today's subject Jennifer Elizabeth Smith is currently living her theatre life touring the country in Bandstand in which she portrays the lead character of Julia Trojan. The show plays here is DC at the National Theatre from March 3rd through 8th.

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 Yardley Hall
by Alan Portner - Dec 19, 2019


Stopping only for one night on December 17, Johnson County Community College presented a new Broadway style musical called BANDSTAND in Yardley Hall. All told, BANDSTAND is a very good show and worth seeing should it come through again. It is one of those shows that aspires to be great, but doesn't quite get there.

BANDSTAND is Coming to Boise
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019


The Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts has announced that the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, BANDSTAND, will play in Boise on the Morrison Center stage April 3 - 5, 2020. Originally directed and choreographed by three-time Tony winner and Hamilton choreographer, 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 Broadway In Thousand Oaks Has All The Right Moves But Something Is Out Of Tune.
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Dec 2, 2019


The musical Bandstand, which is now part of the American Theater Guild tour across the country, thrives when Andy Blankenbuehler's Tony-winning choreography is front and center. Restaged for this production by Marc Heitzman, who was Dance Captain in the Broadway production, the dances display vitality that makes audiences want to stand up and join in. The book and score do not hold up their end of the bargain, and in this production, Bandstand is further saddled with lackluster performances that should have been re-enlivened by tour director Gina Rattan.

JAWS-Themed Musical BRUCE is in the Works; Holds Workshop in Seattle
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2019


A Jaws-themed new musical is in the works! The musical, titled Bruce, held a workshop at Seattle Rep earlier this month.

BANDSTAND THE MUSICAL is Coming to Jacksonville
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2019


FSCJ Artist Series announced that the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, Bandstand, comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center on Tuesday, February 18-23, 2020. Originally directed and choreographed by three-time Tony winner and Hamilton choreographer, 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 highoctane, heart-stopping dancing.

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!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Tour Cast of BANDSTAND
by Julie Musbach - Oct 21, 2019


Get a peek inside rehearsals for the Tony Award-winning musical Bandstand before the company heads out for the national tour.

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