Townhall
Cortney O'Brien
June 27, 2017
If you exit stage left at Broadway’s “Bandstand,” you’ll see a stunning wall of veterans. It is a fitting backdrop to a play that is dedicated to honoring our nation’s heroes. That’s what separates “Bandstand” from other plays in New York.
Directed and choreographed by Tony award winner Andy Bluekenbuehler, “Bandstand” tells the story of six veterans struggling to reenter civilian life after World War II. Each character is haunted by ghosts – be it their addictions or the friends they lost in battle. I spoke with the show’s star, Corey Cott, last week and he told me to expect a show that does not give veterans the “MGM treatment” – in other words, Bandstand does not sugarcoat what veterans face every single day. To put it another way: Rosy, cheerful ballads like “New York, New York” won't be featured in "Bandstand."
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https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2017/06/27/the-broadway-play-every-american-should-see-n2347216Anyone? Anyone? Bluekenbuehler?
It's good to see that someone is willing to do such a play.
