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Richard Oberacker

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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. He also conducts for Cirque du Soleil's Kà and has worked on other Cirque du Soleil shows including Dralion and Worlds Away.

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Bandstand

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