Photo Exclusive: Tony Winner Andy Blankenbuehler and BANDSTAND Creators Are Bringing a New Rhythm to Broadway

In advance of rehearsals for the brand new Broadway musical Bandstand beginning officially next month, Tony Award winning director and choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton); composer, co-book writer and lyricist Richard Oberacker, co-book writer and lyricist Robert Taylor and co-orchestrator, music supervisor and arranger Greg Anthony Rassen swing back into the studio for a pre-production work session to hear new musical numbers and vocal and dance arrangements for the very first time. Check out exclusive photos from their session below! ( more... )

Swing-Fueled Cast, Creative Team Complete for Broadway's BANDSTAND

The producers of the new musical Bandstand , directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) and featuring music by Richard Oberacker and a book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker, have just?announced compete casting and an award-winning design team. ( more... )

Up on the Marquee: BANDSTAND Arrives!

Bandstand , directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner?Andy Blankenbuehler?(Hamilton), will begin previews March 31 and open April 26, 2017 at The?Bernard B. Jacobs?Theatre (242 West 45 Street).?The new musical, starringing?Tony Award nominee?Laura Osnes?(Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella) and?Corey Cott?(Gigi),?features music by?Richard Oberacker?and a book and lyrics byRobert Taylor?and?Richard Oberacker.? Check out photos of the marquee below! ( more... )

Breaking News: Beth Leavel, Joe Carroll & More Will Join Laura Osnes and Corey Cott in BANDSTAND

The producers of the new musical Bandstand , directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton), have just?announced that Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone), Joe Carroll (Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella), Brandon James Ellis (Once), James Nathan Hopkins (What's It All About: Bacharach Reimagined), Geoff Packard (Matilda) and Joey Pero(Broadway debut) will join previously announced stars, Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella) and Corey Cott (Gigi). ( more... )

Breaking News: BANDSTAND, Starring Laura Osnes and Corey Cott, Finds Broadway Home & Dates

The producers of Bandstand ?have announced that the new musical will play the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre this spring with previews beginning March 31, 2017 in advance of an April 26 opening night. ( more... )

Official: BANDSTAND Will Arrive on Broadway This Spring; Opening Night Set!

The producers of? Bandstand ?just?announced that the new musical will open on Broadway this Spring on?April 26, 2017?at a Shubert Theatre to be announced starring Tony Award nominee?Laura Osnes?(Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella) and?Corey Cott?(Gigi). ( more... )

Photo Flash: Catch a Steamy First Look at Corey Cott & Laura Osnes in THE BANDSTAND on Broadway!

As BroadwayWorld previously reported,?following a critically acclaimed, hit world premiere engagement at Paper Mill Playhouse this fall, The Bandstand will open on Broadway in the 2016 - 2017 season starring Tony Award® nominee Laura Osnes(Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella) and Corey Cott (Newsies).?Directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton, In the Heights), The Bandstand features music by Richard Oberacker and a book and lyrics by Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor. Below, check out a just-released photo of Osnes and Cott in costume! ( more... )

Photo Flash: Corey Cott & Laura Osnes Get Photo-Ready for THE BANDSTAND!

Following a critically acclaimed, hit world premiere engagement at?Paper Mill Playhouse?this fall, the new musical The Bandstand ?will open on Broadway in the 2016 - 2017 season starring Tony Award® nominee?Laura Osnes?(Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella) and?Corey Cott?(Newsies). The duo just took part in a photo shoot and you can check out behind the scenes photos,a s featured on the show's official Twitter page, below! ( more... )

Breaking News: THE BANDSTAND is Broadway-Bound! Laura Osnes &?Corey Cott Will Lead in 2016-17 Season

BroadwayWorld has just learned?that following a critically acclaimed, hit world premiere engagement at Paper Mill Playhouse this fall, the new musical will open on Broadway in the2016 - 2017 season starring Tony Award®?nominee?Laura Osnes(Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella) and?Corey Cott?(Newsies). ( more... )

BWW Review: THE BANDSTAND Debuts at Paper Mill with Epic Pizazz

See 'The Bandstand .' This original Swing-Era musical is now at Paper Mill Playhouse through November 8th. Directed and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, the production features a great story with a wonderful score and dazzling dance numbers. ( more... )

Review Roundup: Laura Osnes, Corey Cott Star in Paper Mill's THE BANDSTAND

Paper Mill Playhouse opened its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere musical THE Bandstand . Let's see what the critics have to say. ( more... )

BWW Review: Exhilarating and Emotional THE BANDSTAND, An Original Musical That Soars With 1940s Swing

The pounding rhythms of 1940s dance music echo the horrors experienced by returning World War II soldiers. ( more... )

Photo Coverage: THE BANDSTAND Cast Takes Opening Night Bows at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Paper Mill Playhouse opens its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere musical THE Bandstand . As previously announced, Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bonnie and Clyde), Corey Cott (Newsies, Gigi) and Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street) star in the show, which runs through Sunday, November 8, 2015. BroadwayWorld takes you inside the opening night curtain call below! ( more... )

Photo Coverage: Laura Osnes, Corey Cott & More Are Swingin' Back to the 40s for Opening Night of THE BANDSTAND

Paper Mill Playhouse?opens its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere musical THE Bandstand . As previously announced, Tony Award nominee?Laura Osnes?(Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bonnie and Clyde),?Corey Cott?(Newsies, Gigi) and Tony Award winner?Beth Leavel?(The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street)?star in the show, which runs through Sunday, November 8, 2015. BroadwayWorld takes you inside the opening night after party below! ( more... )

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Paper Mill's THE BANDSTAND, Starring Laura Osnes & Corey Cott!

Paper Mill Playhouse?opens its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere musical THE Bandstand . As previously announced, Tony Award nominee?Laura Osnes?(Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bonnie and Clyde),?Corey Cott(Newsies, Gigi) and Tony Award winner?Beth Leavel?(The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street) will star in THE Bandstand . The show began performances last night, October 8, 2015, and runs through Sunday, November 8, 2015. The official press opening night is Sunday, October 18, at 7:00pm. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the production below! ( more... )

BWW Interview: Laura Osnes Journeys Back in Time in Paper Mill's THE BANDSTAND

Today, Osnes speaks exclusively to BWW about her journey back in time in the exciting new musical Bandstand . ( more... )

Photo Flash: First Look at Laura Osnes, Corey Cott, Beth Leavel and More in THE BANDSTAND at Paper Mill

Paper Mill Playhouse opens its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere musical THE Bandstand . As previously announced, Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bonnie and Clyde), Corey Cott (Newsies, Gigi) and Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street) will star in THE Bandstand . The show?began performances last night, October 8, 2015, and runs through Sunday, November 8, 2015. The official press opening night is Sunday, October 18, at 7:00pm.?BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! ( more... )

THE BANDSTAND Begins Starry World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse Tonight

Paper Mill Playhouse opens its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere musical THE Bandstand . Performances begin tonight, October 8. ( more... )

BWW Interview: Beth Leavel in THE BANDSTAND at Paper Mill

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Beth Leavel who will be playing the role of Mrs. Adams in the World Premiere production of 'The Bandstand ' at Paper Mill Playhouse. Directed and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, the show will be on the Millburn stage from October 8th to November 8th. ( more... )

BWW TV: Go Back in Time with Laura Osnes, Corey Cott & the Cast of Paper Mill's THE BANDSTAND!

Paper Mill Playhouse will open its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere musical The Bandstand . As previously announced, Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bonnie and Clyde), Corey Cott (Newsies, Gigi) and Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street) will star in The Bandstand . Check out interviews with the cast and a?performance sneak peek below! ( more... )