Bandstand: The Birth of Rock 'n Roll

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 7:30pm
Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Falmouth Road
508-428-0669

We encourage attendees to come dressed in your best 1950s rock 'n roll attire! Dick Clark will give best-dressed awards!

From the creative team that brought you We Are the Champions, Piano Men, Women Rock and Sweet Home Chicago... Join us as we step back in time and dance the night away with Bandstand: A Rock 'n Roll Musical Revue with Holiday Classics! Get swept up in the electric energy of the 1950s and '60s, right in the heart of the holiday season, as Cotuit Center for the Arts brings the iconic American Bandstand to life! Inspired by the legendary broadcasts from Studio B in Philadelphia, this lively show is packed with hits from legends like Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Dion & The Belmonts, and more. Whether you're here for the rock 'n roll or the festive cheer, get ready to sing along to the tunes you love and enjoy the holiday season in style. Grab your tickets now – this blast from the past is one you won’t want to miss!

Cast List:

Dick Clark - Jesse Lang
Charlie O'Donnell
- Doug Sivco

Featured Singers - Lily Anderson, Lylah Crawley, James Davis, Max Dexter, Morgan Dexter, Drew Frayre, Eric Johnson, Zack Johnson, Jane Loutenhizer, Maddie Mayer, Christian McCarthy, Alex Valentine, Olivia Yingling

Ensemble - Ella Avitabile, Avery Garrison, Charlie Jordan, Nicole Norris, Kaya O’Brien, Felix O’Connor, Jacob Rabold, Jonathan Rodman, Sofia Teixeira, Athan Tsourides, and Darcy Wankel.

Production Team:

Creator/Music Director - Michael Dunford
Producer
- Emma Hennessy
Director - Holly Hansen
Vocal Coach - Marcia Wytrwal

Band:
Piano
- Misao Koyama
Guitar 1
- Andy Troyanos
Guitar 2
- James Davis
Percussion
- Michael Dunford
Bass
- Rich Hill
Tenor Sax
- David Jost

Set Design - Cris Reverdy & Michael Ernst
Lighting Design - Greg Hamm
Sound Design - Jay Sheehan
Props - Bonnie Corliss

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