Set in 1945, Bandstand is the high-stepping musical about love in full swing for a group of heroic World War II veterans.
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.
AWARDS:
2017 Tony Award winner for Best Choreography
2017 Tony Award nominee for Best Orchestrations
Two 2017 Drama Desk awards for Outstanding Choreography & Outstanding Orchestrations.
Five 2017 Drama Desk nominations for Outstanding Book, Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Costume Design, and Outstanding Lighting
