The Bandstand. Music & lyrics by Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor. Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn New Jersey, October 2015.
Its rare to find an original Broadway show that’s not adapted from a movie or book. The Bandstand is that rarity, and its story-line is different from anything seen before.
Musicals about World War II have …
Tappin′ Thru Life with Maurice Hines. Delaware Theatre, 2015.
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One of the top tap-dancers of his generation, Maurice Hines takes the audience on a nostalgic trip with his autobiographical production. His personality is a show in itself, warm and communicative. He exchanges intimate conversation with people in the front rows, makes himself virtually a family friend and leaves us …