Richard Oberacker
Occupation(s)Composer, 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 Kà[2] and has worked on other Cirque du Soleil shows including Dralion and Worlds Away.

Shows

Awards

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

  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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