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Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Bandstand - 2017 Broadway History , Info & More
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (Broadway)
242 West 45th St. New York, NY
Set in 1945, Bandstand tells the story of musician Donny Novitski who is about to take on the mission of his life: leading his band of fellow veterans into competition for America's next swing band sensation. However, complicated relationships, the demands of the competition and the challenging after-effects of war may break these musicians.
The original score is strongly influenced by authentic 1940s swing music, much of which is played onstage by the characters and band members. When Donny meets a beautiful, young singer named Julia, he finds the perfect harmony in words and music that could take this band of brothers all the way to the live radio broadcast finale in New York City. But to succeed, it will require every ounce of talent, stamina and raw nerve that these musicians possess.
Bandstand - 2017 - Broadway Cast
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Bandstand: EW stage review
7 / 10
The music itself works, but for a show called 'Bandstand,' one might expect to keep humming a tune or two hours after leaving the theater. That doesn't happen here. Act one's big showstopper, 'Love Will Come and Find Me Again,' is as grand as you want it to be - and Osnes completely crushes it - but it also sounds like any other tune from the big band era. The big finale track, 'Welcome Home,' which is about how each band member handles his PTSD, is intentionally awkward and not exactly the kind of track you'll want to sing in the shower.
“Bandstand” Boasts an Upbeat Downbeat
8 / 10
Bandstand is being promoted as 'a swing musical,' and that's what it joyfully is, as director-choreographer Andy (Hamilton) Blankenbuehler deploys a cast headed by the sparkling and tough Laura Osnes and Corey Cott and boasting some of the most spectacular dancers on Broadway this minute. The brilliant Blankenbuehler keeps his stageful of remarkable performers moving just about constantly in ways that make spectators watch what each of them is doing individually and what all of them are doing as a lithe, athletic team. For that, abundant bravos.
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Bandstand History
Other Productions of Bandstand
| 2015 | Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere Production Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
| 2017 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
Bandstand - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Choreography | Andy Blankenbuehler |
| 2017 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Laura Osnes |
| 2017 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Richard Oberacker |
| 2017 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Andy Blankenbuehler |
| 2017 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical | Paloma Young |
| 2017 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical | Jeff Croiter |
| 2017 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music | Richard Oberacker |
| 2017 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Bill Elliott |
| 2017 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Laura Osnes |
| 2017 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Broadway of Off-Broadway Musical | Bandstand |
| 2017 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreographer | Andy Blankenbuehler |
| 2017 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Bill Elliott |
| 2017 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) | Nevin Steinberg |
| 2017 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Andy Blankenbuehler |
| 2017 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Bill Elliott |
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