Bandstand (2018)

7.7/10 140 min Music

Overview

In 1945, as America's soldiers come home to ticker-tape parades and overjoyed families, Private First Class Donny Novitski, singer and songwriter, returns to rebuild his life with only the shirt on his back and a dream in his heart. When NBC announces a national competition to find the nation's next great musical superstars, inspiration strikes! Donny joins forces with a motley group of fellow veterans, forming a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. Along the way, they discover the power of music to face the impossible, find their voice and finally feel like they have a place to call home.

Cast

Corey Cott

Donny Novitski

Laura Osnes

Julia Trojan

Beth Leavel

Mrs. June Adams

James Nathan Hopkins

Jimmy Campbell

Brandon James Ellis

Davy Zlatic

Joey Pero

Nick Radel

Geoff Packard

Wayne Wright

Joe Carroll

Johnny Simpson

Mary Callanan

Jean Ann Ryan / Production Assistant / Ensemble

Kevyn Morrow

Al / James Haupt / Ensemble

Ryan Kasprzak

Mr. Jackson / Ensemble

Jonathan Shew

Andre Baruch / Ensemble

Carleigh Bettiol

Jo / Ensemble

Drew McVety

Oliver / Ensemble

Ryan VanDenBoom

Roger Cohen / Ensemble

Morgan Marcell

Entertainment Director / Ensemble

Max Clayton

Tom / Ensemble

Andrea Dotto

Betsy / Ensemble

Erica Mansfield

Ensemble

Keven Quillon

Ensemble

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