Richard Oberacker Explained

Richard Oberacker
Occupation:	Composer, conductor
Notable Works:	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

• Ace
• Bandstand
• Dracula^[3]

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Show	Result
2003	Helen Hayes Awards^[4]	The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Musical	The Gospel According to Fishman
2007	Kevin Kline Awards^[5]	Outstanding New Play or Musical	Ace
2017	Drama Desk Awards^[6]	Outstanding Music	Bandstand
		Outstanding Book of a Musical

Notes and References

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