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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 theatre, musical ''Bandstand (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 ''Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away, Worlds Away''. Shows * ''Ace (musical), Ace'' * ''Bandstand (musical), Bandstand'' * Dracula Awards References External links * * American composers American conductors (music) American lyricists American dramatists and playwrights Living people Year of birth missing (living people) {{composer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandstand (musical)
''Bandstand: The New American Musical'' (or simply ''Bandstand'') is an original musical composed by Richard Oberacker with book and lyrics by Oberacker and Robert Taylor. The first musical certified by the organization Got Your 6 tells the story of a group of veterans returning home to the United States after World War II. Struggling to fit into their old lives while dealing with the lingering effects of the war – including post-traumatic stress and survivor's guilt – they form a band composed solely of veterans to compete in a national patriotic radio contest in New York City. The winning song will 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 effects the Second World War had on America's heroes. The original production of ''Bandstand,'' directed by Andy Blankenbuehler and starring Laura Osnes, Corey Cott and Beth Leavel, premiered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musical Theatre
Musical theatre is a form of theatre, theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. Although musical theatre overlaps with other theatrical forms like opera and dance, it may be distinguished by the equal importance given to the music as compared with the dialogue, movement and other elements. Since the early 20th century, musical theatre stage works have generally been called, simply, musicals. Although music has been a part of dramatic presentations since ancient times, modern Western musical theatre emerged during the 19th century, with many structural elements established by the light opera works of Jacques Offenbach in France, Gilbert and Sullivan in Britain and the works of Edward Harrigan, Harrigan and Tony Hart (theater), Hart in America. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cirque Du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil (, ; ) is a Canadian entertainment company and the largest contemporary circus producer in the world. Located in the inner-city area of Saint-Michel, Montreal, Saint-Michel, Montreal, it was founded in Baie-Saint-Paul on 16 June 1984 by former street performers Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix. Originating as a performing troupe called ''Les Échassiers'' (; "The Stilt Walkers"), they toured Quebec in various forms between 1979 and 1983. Their initial financial hardship was relieved in 1983 by a government grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to perform as part of the 450th anniversary celebrations of Jacques Cartier's voyage to Canada. Their first official production ''Le Grand Tour du Cirque du Soleil'' was a success in 1984, and after securing a second year of funding, Laliberté hired Guy Caron from the École nationale de cirque, National Circus School to recreate it as a "proper circus". Its theatrical, character-driven approach and the absence of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dralion
''Dralion'' (pronounced Drah-lee-on) was a touring production by the Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil. The show combined elements of traditional Chinese variety art, Chinese circus with Western contemporary circus, complementing the "East-meets-West" theme implied in the title—the name is a portmanteau of "dragon" (representing the East) and "lion" (representing the West). It is Cirque du Soleil's twelfth touring production and the first Cirque show since 1985 not to be directed by Franco Dragone. ''Dralion'' performed its final show at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska on January 18, 2015, bringing its fifteen-year world tour to a close. Set and technical information The backdrop for ''Dralion'' was a metallic structure in width and in height. It was covered in perforated aluminum tiles, giving it the appearance of medieval armor or a futuristic Chinese temple. Sitting atop the structure were six giant claws which allow performers to climb the wall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worlds Away , an online virtual world
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Worlds Away may refer to: * ''Worlds Away'' (Pablo Cruise album) (1978) * ''Worlds Away'' (Strange Advance album) (1982) * ''Worlds Away'' (Crumbächer-Duke album) (1990) * ''Worlds Away'' (Ian Moss album) (1991) * ''Worlds Away'' (John Norum album) (1996) * "Worlds Away" (From First to Last song) (2008) *'' Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away'', a 2012 film See also *WorldsAway ''Habitat'' is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by LucasArts. It is the first attempt at a large-scale commercial virtual community that was graphic based. Initially created in 1985 by Randy Farmer, Chip Morni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ace (musical)
''ACE'' is a musical theatre, musical with a book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker, and music by Oberacker. The story is about a boy, separated from his mother, who discovers his past and himself through a series of dreams about a flying ace. It was inspired by Robert Taylor's father training to be a pilot, and his mother having a near-fatal bout with depression. The musical premiered The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Missouri, in 2006 and has played in several regional productions. Background and productions Taylor and Oberacker met and began to discuss the show while touring in 2003 with ''The Lion King''. Parts of ''Ace'' were shown at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's (NAMT) Festival of New Musicals in New York in September 2005. Cheyenne Jackson starred as Ace, with Christiane Noll featured. The musical debuted at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Missouri, from September 6 through October 1, 2006. It was directed by Stafford Arima and c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helen Hayes Awards Resident Production
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Kevin Kline Awards
The Kevin Kline Awards were started in 2006, to recognize outstanding achievement in professional theatre in the Greater St. Louis area. The awards are sponsored by PTAC, the Professional Theatre Awards Council, and were named in honor of Kevin Kline, a St. Louis native who has been the recipient of both Tony and Academy Awards. Eligibility and judging In order for a play to be considered for a Kevin Kline Award, it must: * Be produced within the St. Louis metro area * Include at least six performances * Have paid those who work on the show, including both actors and crew Each nominee is reviewed by seven judges, who are drawn randomly from a pool of 49. Judges then give each production a numerical rating on each of the available categories (acting, directing, lighting, etc.) and submit their ballot within 24 hours of seeing the production. At the end of each year, the five productions with the highest score in each category are listed as the nominees, and the award goes to the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama Desk Awards
The Drama Desk Awards are among the most esteemed honors in New York theater, recognizing outstanding achievements across Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway productions within the same categories. The awards are considered a significant American theater honor and have been referred to as "the Golden Globes of Theatre." Established in 1955, the awards are presented annually by the Drama Desk organization, a collective of New York City-based theatre critics, journalists, editors, and publishers dedicated to celebrating excellence in the performing arts. The awards are represented by long-time Broadway press agency, Keith Sherman & Associates. History and mission The Drama Desk organization was founded in 1949 by a group of theater critics and journalists aiming to spotlight significant issues in the theatrical industry and to support the development of New York theater. In 1955, the organization began presenting awards known as the ''Vernon Rice Awards'', named af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama Desk Award For Outstanding Music
The Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music is an annual award presented by Drama Desk in recognition of achievements in musical theatre (distinct from incidental music in plays) across collective Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions in New York City. The award was originally entitled Best Composer, before being renamed to its current title in 1969. The award is often referred to as Outstanding Score of a Musical. Winners and nominees 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Multiple wins ; 5 wins * Cy Coleman * Stephen Sondheim ; 3 wins * Al Carmines * Jason Robert Brown * Andrew Lloyd Webber * David Yazbek ; 2 wins * Marvin Hamlisch Multiple nominations ; 12 nominations * Stephen Sondheim ; 7 nominations * Andrew Lloyd Webber * Jeanine Tesori ; 6 nominations * Cy Coleman * Stephen Flaherty * Michael John LaChiusa * Alan Menken * David Yazbek ; 5 nominations * Jason Robert Brown * John Kander ; 4 nominations * Dave Malloy ; 3 nomin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama Desk Award For Outstanding Book Of A Musical
The Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical is an annual award presented by Drama Desk in recognition of achievements in theatre across collective Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions in New York City. It was first presented at the 1969 ceremony, under the shorter name Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book, changing to its current name as of the 1988 ceremony. For two years, in addition to the award for Outstanding Book, an award was presented to the writers of the Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Book. In 1972, that award went to Melvin Van Peebles for '' Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death'', while the 1973 award went to Ron House and Diz White for ''El Grande de Coco-Cola''. Winners and nominees 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Multiple wins ; 3 wins * James Lapine * Thomas Meehan * Hugh Wheeler ; 2 wins * Rupert Holmes Multiple nominations ; 5 nominations *Terrence McNally ; 4 nominations *James Lapine * Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Composers
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