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Season Three

2026

BANDSTAND

Music by Richard Oberacker

Lyrics & Book by Richard Oberacker and Robert Tyler

Following the end of World War Two, we meet Donny Novitski, a combat veteran struggling to return to every day life. In an effort to find a place, he puts together a band of five fellow veterans and one war widow, entering a competition for America's Songbook. Together they help each other come to terms with their experiences, their new reality, and ultimately share with the world that they are not alone in their struggle. 

Content Warning: Bandstand tells the story of World War Two veterans returning home from war, and the struggles that come with that. Those affected by such circumstances may find moments in the piece difficult to view, but we hope might resonate and allow you to feel seen and supported. As the only musical to be certified by the Got Your Six organization, Bandstand portrays the experience of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in relation to war in a very real and responsible way. Bandstand also deals with themes of grief, loss, alcoholism, and violence that might not be appropriate for all viewers. For more information on possible content warnings, or how we might support you in your visit to Sullivan Rep, please reach out to our Director of Community, Jenna at community@sullivanrep.com

Performances:

March 6th @ 7:30 pm
March 7th @ 8:00 pm
March 8th @ 2:00 pm
March 13th @ 7:30 pm
March 14th @ 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm
March 15th @ 2:00 pm *Join us for a talkback after this show*
March 19th @ 7:30 pm
March 20th @ 7:30 pm
March 21st @ 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm

All Performances of BANDSTAND will be at 
Mother Brook Arts & Community Center
123 High St. Dedham, MA

BANDSTAND is presented in agreement with Concord Theatricals.

BANDSTAND is funded in part by a grant from the Dedham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council a state agency.

Merrily We Roll Along

Performances:

 

June 12th @ 7:30 pm

June 13th @ 8:00 pm

June 14th @ 2:00 pm

June 19th @ 7:30 pm

June 20th @ 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm

June 21st @ 2:00 pm

June 25th @ 7:30 pm

June 26th @ 7:30 pm

June 27th @ 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm

 

And Then There Were None

Performances:

October 16th @ 7:30 pm
October 17th @ 8:00 pm
October 18th @ 2:00 pm
October 23rd @ 7:30 pm
October 24th @ 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm
October 25th @ 2:00 pm
October 29th @ 7:30 pm
October 30th @ 7:30 pm
October 31st @ 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm

 

A Christmas Carol

Performances:

December 4th @ 7:30 pm
December 5th @ 8:00 pm
December 11th @ 7:30 pm
December 12th @ 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm
December 13th @ 2:00 pm
December 17th @ 7:30 pm
December 18th @ 7:30 pm
December 19th  @ 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm
December 20th @ 2:00 pm


 

Season Three Company Members

Kevin Hanley

Marcia Irwin

Carly Evans

Melissa Paz

Anthony Rinaldi

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