Bandstand – Musical

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The first musical certified past the arrangement Got Your 6 tells the story of a group of veterans returning abode to the United States after Earth War II. Struggling to fit into their erstwhile lives while dealing with the lingering furnishings of the war – including mail-traumatic stress and survivor'south guilt – they form a band composed solely of veterans to compete in a national patriotic radio contest in New York City. The winning song volition be performed in a new Hollywood by the band, which will make them household names. This group of veterans play their hearts out while also providing post-war America a look into the furnishings the 2nd World War had on America'southward heroes.

The original product ofBandstand, directed by Andy Blankenbuehler and starring Laura Osnes, Corey Cott and Beth Leavel, premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn in October 2015 and opened on Broadway on April 26, 2017, endmost on September 17, 2017.

Productions

Paper Manufacturing plant Playhouse Premiere

A workshop ofBandstand was held in September 2014 in New York City, and featured Laura Osnes, Corey Cott and Beth Leavel.[two] [three]

The bear witness, retitled every bitThe Bandstand, began previews on October 8, 2015, at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Bailiwick of jersey, before its official opening on Oct eighteen, 2015, for a limited run until November 8, 2015.[4] Direction and choreography was by Andy Blankenbuehler, with the cast that starred Corey Cott, Laura Osnes and Beth Leavel equally Donny, Julia, and Mrs. Adams, respectively. The musical contains swing, bebop, and jitterbug.[five]

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Broadway Production

The musical, once more titledBandstand, premiered on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Apr 26, 2017, after starting previews on March 31, with Osnes and Cott and direction and choreography past Andy Blankenbuehler.[6] The Broadway cast features Beth Leavel, Alex Bough, Joe Carroll, Brandon James Ellis, James Nathan Hopkins, and Geoff Packard.[vii] [eight] The production closed on Broadway on September 17, 2017, after 24 previews and 166 regular performances.[nine]

A professional recording of the Broadway product was screened in motion picture theaters on June 25, 2018 and June 28, 2018.[10] The professional recording made a reappearance in theaters November 15, 2018 and November 19, 2018.[11] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Playbill offered the professional recording of the Broadway production for streaming on their website from April 10 to April 17, 2020, with a portion of the proceeds going towards the Actors Fund of America.[12] They too hosted a live scout party of the recording on Apr 11.[13]

US National Tour

A not-Equity The states tour opened October 29, 2019 in College Station, Texas, starring Jennifer Elizabeth Smith as Julia Trojan and Zack Zaromatidis equally Donny Novitski.[fourteen] On April 16, 2020, it was announced that the tour would not resume following its early closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last performance was on March 12, 2020 in Easton, Pennsylvania.[15]

Plot

Human activity I

Newly back from the front lines, the young vet, pianist, and singer/songwriter Donny Novitski returns abode from the war to Cleveland, Ohio in 1945, to find an America eager to go back to life ("Simply Like It Was Before"). Unable to find a identify in post-state of war Cleveland for himself, Donny hears of a National Radio Swing Ring Competition in Tribute to the Troops, and hatches a programme to create a band composed entirely of fellow vets for a shot at instant fame and Hollywood fortune ("Donny Novitski"). With a statewide contest to win first, Donny puts his band together: Jimmy Campbell on saxophone and clarinet, Davy Zlatic on bass, Nick Radel on trumpet, Wayne Wright on trombone, and Johnny Simpson on drums ("I Know a Guy"). Each of the members of the band accept struggled with the adjustment from armed forces life to life at home, but they discover friendship and commonality over this shared goal.

Following their offset operation ("Ain't We Proud"), Donny makes good on a hope to check in on Julia Trojan, the young widow of the human who had been his best friend in the war, Michael. Meanwhile, the vets in Donny's new ring endeavour desperately to readjust to civilian life ("Proud Riff"). Every bit Julia prepares to host Donny for dinner in the promise of learning more about her married man's expiry, she confides in her female parent, June Adams that she merely wants to be who she was before her hubby's decease ("Who I Was"). During dinner, Donny avoids discussing the decease of Julia's husband. Afterward, haunted by the memories of state of war, the band members play their instruments, and Donny arrives at the church building where Julia sings ("Counterpoint/Pie Jesu"). Impressed by her voice, Donny invites Julia to hear the band he's put together. Excitedly, Julia'southward mother hopes that all will soon be "Just Similar Information technology Was Before (Reprise)".

At the club, Donny invites Julia to sing a standard with the ring ("First Steps First"). After the performance, Donny convinces a hesitant Julia to join the band, and they brainstorm rehearsing in earnest ("Exhale") for their first gig together, trying out a new tune, "You Deserve Information technology". When Donny'south confidence in winning the competition falters, Julia offers him a journal of poems she has written. Inspired by Julia'due south take on postal service-war life, Donny composes a melody for one of her poems that he is convinced will win them the preliminary in Ohio which guarantees them a slot on the final broadcast in New York City. The Ohio broadcast is in full swing ("Dwight Anson & Jean Ann"), as the Donny Nova Band featuring Julia Trojan takes the stage with "Love Will Come and Find Me Again". The ring wins the land preliminary, but are told they have to pay their own way to New York and are required to compete in a second circular of elimination to secure their spot in the final broadcast. From disbelief and despair, Donny rallies his ring of brothers with a vision of a world where they are recognized for their sacrifices and talents ("Right This Way").

Deed II

With renewed conclusion that "Nobody" tells them 'no', the Band begins playing every bachelor club in Cleveland. Their growing number of fans gloat that "The Boys Are Back". Julia and Donny continue their songwriting collaboration with "I Got a Theory" about Cleveland itself, raising more money and hometown support. With the New York trip imminent, and the bail betwixt them growing stronger, Julia presses Donny for the truth of her husband'south death in battle. Horrified past the revelation that Donny accidentally caused Michael's death in a friendly burn down incident, Julia abandons the band. After expressing her feelings to her mother, June tells Julia that sometimes "Everything Happens" without reason or mistake. After deep reflection, Julia returns to Donny with a new poem as an apology, which paints a raw and truthful portrait of Donny and the Band members: Johnny was severely injured and suffers from chronic pain, amnesia, and cognitive problems; Nick was a pow, giving him anger and trust issues; Davy liberated Dachau and has turned to alcohol and sense of humor to cope with the memories; Wayne suffers from mental disease (likely OCD), meaning his children no longer recognize him and his matrimony breaks down; Jimmy focuses on his law studies to avoid letting anybody in after terrible loss; Donny is an insomniac who is experiencing survivor'due south guilt after the death of Michael, Julia's married man. Inspired, Donny sets Julia's new poem to music, merely both of them realize that the lyrics must be rewritten if the song is ever to be performed in public; they turn it into a beloved vocal about a girl and her returning soldier ("Welcome Domicile").

After having received a generous donation from their hometown fans, the Band sets off to live their dream of being "A Band in New York City". Afterward a magical first dark in New York, Donny and Julia observe themselves outside her hotel room door, finally admitting their true feelings for one some other ("This is Life"). Backstage at the final broadcast, moments before their appearance, the band realizes that the fine impress of the contract they've signed is a trap, and the promised prize a sham. Refusing to allow their military service to be sentimentalized and exploited by the contest promoters, and unwilling to requite away the rights to his vocal, Donny convinces the band to make the riskiest choice of all, and fight for themselves, and he and Julia osculation ("This is Life (Reprise)"). Live on air for the unabridged country to hear, the ring stages a virtual insurrection d'état of the broadcast equally Julia sings every brutally honest discussion of her original poem ("Welcome Dwelling house (Finale)").

In an "Epilogue", a year later, the Donny Nova Band featuring Julia Trojan detect themselves to exist historic stars, with sold-out New York concerts and a nationwide bout.

Musical Numbers

Paper Mill Playhouse 2015

Source: Stage View[16]

Broadway 2017

† Non featured on Original Broadway Bandage Recording

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Characters and Original Cast

The characters and original cast:

Character Workshop (2014)[17] Paper Manufactory Playhouse (2015)[18] Original Broadway Bandage (2017)[viii]
Donny Novitski Jarrod Spector Corey Cott
Julia Trojan Laura Osnes
Mrs. June Adams Beth Leavel
Jimmy Campbell James Nathan Hopkins
Davy Zlatic Brandon J. Ellis
Nick Radel Joey Pero Alex Bender
Wayne Wright Geoff Packard
Johnny Simpson N/A Joe Carroll
Jean Ann Ryan N/A Stacia Fernandez Mary Callanan
Al N/A Kevyn Morrow
Mr. Jackson Ryan Kasprzak
Andre Baruch Northward/A Thomas Cannizzaro Jonathan Shew
Jo Northward/A Jessica Lea Patty
Oliver North/A Thomas Cannizzaro Drew McVety
Roger Cohen N/A Jeff Pew Ryan VanDenBoom
Amusement Director N/A Tanya Birl Morgan Marcell
James Haupt North/A Daniel Cooney Kevyn Morrow
Production Assistant Northward/A Lauren Mufson Mary Callanan
Tom N/A Max Clayton
Betsy Andrea Dotto
Flora Novitski N/A Lauren Mufson N/A
Oscar Novitski North/A Daniel Cooney N/A
Talent Booker N/A Jessica Lea Patty N/A
Blue Wisp Waitress N/A Tanya Birl Northward/A
Dolores North/A Jessica Lea Patty N/A
Sydney Lemon Due north/A Daniel Cooney Northward/A
Notable Broadway replacements
  • Joey Pero was injured in Feb 2017 and did not move with the musical to Broadway. He joined the Broadway production on June 30, 2017 in his original role of Nick, as well as performing as Nick when Bandstand had its 2-nighttime-but release in moving-picture show theaters all throughout the United States.[19]
  • Carleigh Bettiol replaced Jessica Lea Patty as Jo, Julia'southward understudy, and a member of the ensemble on August one, 2017.[20]

Full Broadway Bandage and Production

Mar 31, 2017 - Jun 29, 2017

Mar 31, 2017 - Jul 30, 2017

Mar 31, 2017 - Jul xxx, 2017

Understudies: Mary Callanan (Mrs. June Adams), Max Clayton (Donny Novitski), Patrick Connaghan (Wayne Wright, Nick Radel), Matt Cusack (Nick Radel, Davy Zlatic, Johnny Simpson), Marc A. Heitzman (Davy Zlatic), Andrew Leggieri (Jimmy Campbell), Erica Mansfield (Mrs. June Adams), Jessica Lea Patty (Julia Trojan), Becca Petersen (Julia Trojan), Keven Quillon (Wayne Wright), Jonathan Shew (Donny Novitski, Jimmy Campbell) and Ryan VanDenBoom (Johnny Simpson)

Replacements

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre(April 26, 2017 - Sep 17, 2017)

Bandage

Jun 30, 2017 - Sep 17, 2017

Aug 01, 2017 - Sep 17, 2017

Aug 01, 2017 - Sep 17, 2017

Function was cut during previews

Produced by Tom Smedes, Gabrielle Palitz, Terry Schnuck, Tom Kirdahy, Roger Horchow, Peter Stern, Michael Palitz, Jane Dubin, David Lyons, Sarah Perot, James 50. Nederlander, James & Catherine Berges, Darren DeVerna & Jere Harris, Jeff & Ellen Adler, Nancy & Randy All-time, Deep End Productions, Patty Bakery, Terry D. Loftis/Scott D. Huffman, Contained Presenters Network/Charles & Lisa Siegel, Rosie Gunther McCooe/J. Scott & Sylvia K. Bechtel, Roy Putrino/Heather Shields, Diane & John Kalishman/Alison & John Ferring and The Shubert Organization (Philip J. Smith: Chairman; Robert E. Wankel: President); Produced in clan with Newspaper Mill Playhouse (Marking S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Managing director; Todd Schmidt, Director); Acquaintance Producer: Sammy Lopez

Critical Reception

Reviews

The Broadway product ofBandstand received mixed reviews from critics afterward opening on April 26, 2017. Critics across the board praised Andy Blankenbuehler for his choreography, which theNew York Theatre Guide calls "superb in the extreme."[21] TheChicago Tribune describes Blankenbuehler'southward choreography as having a "unique kindness and fragility."[22] The main criticism ofBandstand regards the plot and character evolution. The testify is applauded for its attempt to delve into the deeper issues that plagued those who came home afterward World War Ii. Despite this endeavor, critics found the plot "a little besides sweetness" as information technology follows a predictable timeline.[21] The unconventional look into the characters that make up the Donny Nova Band give the show a "raw nervus", but the veterans were provided with "few defining musical moments of their own."[23] [21]

Got Your 6 Certification

Starting in late 2015, writers Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor received feedback from Got Your 6 to ensure thatBandstand was an authentic portrayal of WWII veterans.[24] This led to a discussion between real veterans and the cast, engaging the cast and crew on how to avoid stereotypes and create characters that resemble real people. The collaboration with Got Your 6 resulted inBandstand being the "get-go theater production to be 6 Certified for the bear witness's reasonable and accurate veteran portrayals."[24]

Awards and Nominations

Original Broadway Production 2017

Year Award Category Nominee Result
2017 Tony Awards Best Choreography Andy Blankenbuehler Won
Best Orchestrations Bill Elliott & Greg Anthony Rassen Nominated
Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Extra in a Musical Laura Osnes Nominated
Outstanding Music Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor Nominated
Outstanding Volume of a Musical Nominated
Outstanding Orchestrations Bill Elliott & Greg Anthony Rassen Won
Outstanding Choreography Andy Blankenbuehler Won
Outstanding Costume Design in a Musical Paloma Immature Nominated
Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical Jeff Croiter Nominated
Drama League Laurels Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Nominated
Distinguished Performance Laura Osnes Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Choreography Andy Blankenbuehler Nominated
Outstanding Sound Design Nevin Steinberg Nominated
Outstanding Orchestrations Bill Elliott & Greg Anthony Rassen Nominated
Chita Rivera Awards[25] Outstanding Choreography in a Broadway Show Andy Blankenbuehler Won
Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show Nominated
Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show Max Clayton Nominated
Outstanding Male person Dancer in a Broadway Show Ryan Kasprzak Nominated
Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show Andrea Dotto Nominated
Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Testify Jaime Verazin Nominated

References

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  3. Gans, Andrew. "Tony Winner Andy Blankenbuehler Will Helm NYC Workshop of 'Bandstand: A Musical' " Playbill, May 27, 2014
  4. Lloyd Webber, Imogen. # " Joe Carroll, Brandon J. Ellis & More Fix for The Bandstand, Starring Laura Osnes & Corey Cott"Broadway.com, August 21, 2015
  5. Saltzman, Simon. "A CurtainUp New Bailiwick of jersey Review.The Bandstand" CurtainUp, Oct 18, 2015
  6. McPhee, Ryan and Hetrick, Adam. "What Did Critics Have to Say Nigh 'Bandstand' on Broadway?" Playbill, April 26, 2017
  7. Gans, Andrew. "Principal Cast Announced for Broadway's 'Bandstand' Musical" Playbill, November 30, 2016
  8. Gordon, David. "Laura Osnes and Corey Cott Volition Transfer to Broadway With The Bandstand"TheatreMania, Nov five, 2015
  9. McPhee, Ryan. " 'Bandstand Closes on Broadway September 17″ Playbill, September 17, 2017
  10. Hershberg, Marc. "Bandstand Swinging to the Big Screen".Forbes . Retrieved2018-04-xix .
  11. "Bandstand on Instagram: "The boys are back! Take a gander at the new #BandstandOnScreen trailer and exist certain to visit the link in bio for tickets."".Instagram . Retrieved2018-10-22 .
  12. Gans, Andrew. "Playbill Is Streaming Broadway's Bandstand Musical Film, Starring Laura Osnes and Corey Cott".Playbill . Retrieved2020-04-17 .
  13. "Join the April eleven Playbill Alive Watch Party for Bandstand Musical Picture show, Starring Laura Osnes and Corey Cott".Playbill . Retrieved2020-04-12 .
  14. Hetrick, Adam (2019-04-29). "Bandstand Will Launch National Tour This Autumn".Playbill.
  15. "BANDSTAND National Tour Concludes Early Due to Pandemic".Broadway World. 2020-04-sixteen. Retrieved2020-04-17 .
  16. "StageView | The Bandstand".The Bandstand: Musical Numbers . Retrieved2017-05-23 .
  17. "Laura Osnes and Jarrod Spector Lead Bandstand Musical Workshop".playbill.com. Playbill. 12 September 2014. Retrieved31 May 2017.
  18. "The Bandage".stageview.co. Stageview. xx May 2016. Archived from the original on sixteen August 2016. Retrievedtwenty May 2016.
  19. Gans, Andrew. "Following Injury, Joey Pero Makes Broadway Debut in 'Bandstand' June thirty" Playbill, June thirty, 2017
  20. The Broadway League
  21. "Reviews. 'Bandstand'" newyorktheatreguide.com
  22. Jones, Chris. "A Broadway 'Bandstand' for the Greatest Generation" "Chicago Tribune", April 26, 2017
  23. "Reviews. 'Bandstand'"Variety, 2017
  24. [1] gotyour6.org
  25. " 'Great Comet', 'Bandstand' and More than Take Habitation 2017 Chita Rivera Awadrs" broadwayworld.com, September 11, 2017

Links

  • Internet Broadway Database
  • Official website

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