BANDSTAND Reviews

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 12:05pm

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 1:01pm

I'm very curious about this one.

[Marianne2]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 1:57pm

^ Me too. There was a lot of good in it, in my opinion.  But, there weren't some good things either. 

[A Canadian in NYC]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 3:26pm

I'm on the fence to see this next month... I think some good reviews will convince me!  Wishing cast and crew a happy opening night!

[smidge]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 4:43pm

I really hope this does well with the critics. While there are obvious book problems, the cast looks like they're really putting their heart and soul into this one.

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 4:44pm

Saw it last week. Am very interested in what critics will have to say.

I will say I give them kudos for tackling the subject matter and I really enjoyed the score.

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 4:48pm

Something to read wjile waiting for the reviews to come out. An article in the Times on changes/freezing the show:

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/theater/with-clock-ticking-a-new-musical-makes-its-final-fixes.html

[BWayBound115]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 5:58pm

What a great article. I so appreciate reading about the care that is going into this show. I think it definitely has its flaws, but this article definitely made me appreciate what I saw onstage just a little bit more. Here's to a happy and successful opening!

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 6:26pm

The Richard Ridge red carpet livestream is happening now!: https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayWorld/videos/10155213935139417/ 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:11pm

Matt Windman is positive...
http://www.amny.com/entertainment/bandstand-review-a-superb-new-broadway-musical-from-hamilton-choreographer-1.13527825

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:12pm

AM New York - 4 stars, positive 

http://www.amny.com/entertainment/bandstand-review-a-superb-new-broadway-musical-from-hamilton-choreographer-1.13527825

[Trish2]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:13pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "The Richard Ridge red carpet livestream is happening now!: https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayWorld/videos/10155213935139417/ 

Ridge is such a goober. Why doesn't someone dress him better?

 

[kelsiinicholl]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:17pm

NJ.com, another positive review! http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/04/paper_mills_bandstand_is_even_better_on_broadway.html#incart_river_index

Amidst a sea of revivals and film adaptations on Broadway right now, "Bandstand" distinguishes itself with adventurous creativity and timely, fresh exploration of important themes. It is at bottom an excellent new musical full of wonderful performances and bold, finely crafted music. Here's hoping for a long run.

[kelsiinicholl]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:27pm

Huffington Post is also positive. Referring to it as "arguably the best new musical of the season."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bandstand-boasts-an-upbeat-downbeat_us_590128a5e4b06feec8ac934a

[thattreegurl]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:39pm

I'm honestly a little shocked by some of these reviews. I found this show to be so incredibly middle of the road and bland. But I guess it really is speaking to some!

[Birdie Boy]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:46pm

Raves so far. Good for them. 

[HenryTDobson]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:55pm

Wow, that Huffington Post is a full fledged rave! I hope they continue through the night!

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:04pm

Deadline is positive...
http://deadline.com/2017/04/broadway-review-bandstand-john-pizzarelli-1202077748/

[kelsiinicholl]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:14pm

Time Out is postive as well (4/5 stars) https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/bandstand

Chicago Tribune is a bit more mixed than the others, but leans to a positive note: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/broadway/sc-bandstand-broadway-review-ent-0426-20170426-column.html

[HenryTDobson]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:14pm

Deadline is positive, but kudos to them for acknowledging the problem of the completely white cast.

[AKarp2013]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:16pm

NBC New York is mixed-to-positive.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Review-Bandstand-Corey-Cott-Laura-Osnes-420387194.html

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:17pm

Wow. Pretty great so far...

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:18pm

Variety is mixed...
http://variety.com/2017/legit/reviews/bandstand-review-broadway-musical-1202399420/

[ACL2006]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:37pm

For those that have seen it on Broadway & at Papermill, what differences are there? I strongly disliked it at Papermill.

[smidge]

Posted: 4/26/17 at 8:43pm

HenryTDobson said: "Deadline is positive, but kudos to them for acknowledging the problem of the completely white cast.

Lol, this may come as a surprise to Kevyn Morrow, but your point is well taken.