Richard Oberacker | |
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Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor |
Notable work | 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.
Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
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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 |