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BANDSTAND -- The New American Musical

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 Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre 242 West 45th Street When this baby boomer's 70th  birthday was coming up, there was only one place I wanted to celebrate.  The city that still makes my heart beat just a little faster and makes me feel truly alive, New York City.  I have over 50 years of New York memories that include the  many Broadway shows I have been so very fortunate to see.  One of these days I will have to go through my file of a mind and come up with post about them and my love affair with New York.             Today, however, I want to tell you about this exciting new musical, BANDSTAND -- The New American Musical.  With only a three day weekend and considering the prices of tickets to Broadway shows, my retiree budget allowed for only one show.  It is always difficult to choose one show over the many excellent productions in New York.  I really wanted to see something new and fresh.  Living in a small town, I get to see so (too) many rehashes of Broadway shows in