Bandstand NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%

(1061 Ratings)

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Members say

Great singing, Entertaining, Great staging, Delightful, Great acting

About the Show

Set in the swing-fueled nightclubs of post-WWII America, this against-all-odds story of a singer/songwriter and his band of mismatched fellow vets comes to Broadway. Starring two-time Tony nominee Laura Osnes.

When a national contest to find America’s next music sensation offers a chance at fame and Hollywood fortune, Donny (Corey Cott) must whip his boys into fighting shape. Teaming up with a beautiful young war widow (Osnes) as their singer, and playing for every voiceless underdog in a world that has left them behind, they will risk everything to redefine the meaning of victory. Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler ('Hamilton,' 'In the Heights'), and featuring an original, swing-inspired score, 'Bandstand' is an American celebration of the men and women whose personal bravery defined a nation.

Show-Score Member Reviews (1,061)

Great writing, Great singing, Resonant, Must see, Absorbing

See it if you enjoy theatre with big numbers, quiet moments, and great dancing

Don't see it if N/A

Absorbing, Delightful, Enchanting, Masterful, Must see

See it if you love big band music, actors that play their instruments on stage

Don't see it if you're not a fan of swing/big band music.

Enchanting, Entertaining, Delightful, Great singing, Great staging

See it if You love great dancing and music.

Don't see it if The topic of Post traumatic stress disorder is a trigger.

Delightful, Entertaining, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Great singing

See it if Love music and dancing frim post WW2 era. There is a serious side. The effect war has on those that served.

Don't see it if You are not into musicals.

Intelligent, Absorbing, Patriotic

See it if A wonderful, talented cast. Great display of patriotism that the audience responded to with great enthusiasm.

Don't see it if While the show fails to provide a memorable song, the music and lyrics suit the moment.

Entertaining, Great singing, Great staging, Must see, Delightful

See it if You love big band music. The orchestra is great and the on stage band is amazing. Corey Cott and Laura Osnes sound amazing.

Don't see it if You don't like musicals, I can't think of a reason not to see it. Everyone will enjoy it Read more

Exquisite, Entertaining, Masterful

See it if You like swing music and traditional musicals. Shows where actors play their own music.

Don't see it if You are looking for something modern

Entertaining, Refreshing, Great singing, Resonant, Absorbing

See it if You love swing era, big band music & dance. You're interested in a very realistic, touching portrayal of veteran life post WWII.

Don't see it if You're not interested in a story about post-war PTSD. You don't want a romantic story, or if you want a big, Broadway production.

Critic Reviews (64)

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