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Richard Oberacker

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. He also conducts for Cirque du Soleil's Kà and has worked on other Cirque du Soleil shows including Dralion and Worlds Away.

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Richard Oberacker
OccupationsComposer, conductor
Notable workBandstand

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 Kà2 and has worked on other Cirque du Soleil shows including Dralion and Worlds Away.

Shows

Awards

Year Award Category Show Result
2003 Helen Hayes Awards4 The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Musical The Gospel According to Fishman Nominated
2007 Kevin Kline Awards5 Outstanding New Play or Musical Ace Won
2017 Drama Desk Awards6 Outstanding Music Bandstand Nominated
Outstanding Book of a Musical Nominated
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References

  1. Blankenship, Mark (2017-04-11). "Broadway's Bandstand Marks an Historic Theatrical First". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
  2. Abowitz, Richard (2007-12-09). "Here's where Soleil meets the plie". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
  3. Stein, Jerry (2002-02-21). "'Dracula' finally sings". The Cincinnati Post. p. 21. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  4. "Helen Hayes Awards: Nominees & Recipients Database". Theatre: Washington. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  5. News Desk, BWW (2007-03-27). "Kevin Kline Award Winners for St. Louis Theatre Announced". Broadway World. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  6. Cox, Gordon (2017-04-27). "'Hello, Dolly!' Dominates 2017 Drama Desk Nominations (Full List)". The Vulture. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
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