Richard Oberacker
Richard Oberacker | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor |
| Notable work | Bandstand |
Richard Oberacker is an American composer, lyricist, conductor, and playwright best known for composing and co-writing the musical Bandstand with writing partner Robert Taylor.[1] He also conducts for Cirque du Soleil's Kà[2] and has worked on other Cirque du Soleil shows including Dralion and Worlds Away.
Shows
[edit]Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Helen Hayes Awards[4] | The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Musical | The Gospel According to Fishman | Nominated |
| 2007 | Kevin Kline Awards[5] | Outstanding New Play or Musical | Ace | Won |
| 2017 | Drama Desk Awards[6] | Outstanding Music | Bandstand | Nominated |
| Outstanding Book of a Musical | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Blankenship, Mark (2017-04-11). "Broadway's Bandstand Marks an Historic Theatrical First". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
- ^ Abowitz, Richard (2007-12-09). "Here's where Soleil meets the plie". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
- ^ Stein, Jerry (2002-02-21). "'Dracula' finally sings". The Cincinnati Post. p. 21. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Helen Hayes Awards: Nominees & Recipients Database". Theatre: Washington. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ News Desk, BWW (2007-03-27). "Kevin Kline Award Winners for St. Louis Theatre Announced". Broadway World. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ Cox, Gordon (2017-04-27). "'Hello, Dolly!' Dominates 2017 Drama Desk Nominations (Full List)". The Vulture. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
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