The Band's Visit
One of the most ravishing musicals you will ever be seduced by.
Ben Brantley, The New York Times
Why see The Band's Visit?
TEN Time 2018 Tony AND 2019 GRAMMY AWARD WINNER!
After its rapturous reception Off-Broadway in 2016, this Tony-winning show is now on the main stem, continuing to be a critically acclaimed hit, including the 2018 Tony Award's Best Musical and the 2019 Grammy Award Winner for Best Musical Theater Album!
A beautifully etched musical, that explores Israeli and Arab relations through a very human story, it follows the fortunes of an Egyptian police band who are left stranded in the remote town of Petah Tikva, and are taken in by the locals. Based on a 2007 movie, the music and lyrics come from David Yazbek, whose previous Broadway credits include The Full Monty and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
During its Off-Broadway run, The Band's Visit was named by many critics as their favorite musical of the season, and was named 'Best Musical' at the Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, and NY Drama Critics' Circle awards. Most of the Off-Broadway cast returns for this transfer, including FOUR-time Tony nominee Tony Shalhoub (The Price, Monk).
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
A simple spelling mistake at the Egypt/Israel border sees the Alexandria Police Band redirected to the wrong town, where there is no public transport, nor hotels. Taken in by the charitable restaurant owner as they discuss their predicament, the band are invited to stay at his various relatives' homes overnight. As they all get to know each other, both sides' initial fears and suspicions are replaced by friendship, understanding, and in one case, even love.
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for ages 12+
Run Time
90 minutes, no intermission
Dates
Finished Apr 7, 2019
Cast
Sasson Gabai as Tewfiq
Katrina Lenk as Dina
Samir Shukry as Camal
Adam Kantor as Telephone Guy
Etai Benson as Papi
Bill Army as Zelger
Brandon Uranowitz as Itzik
Andrew Polk as Avrum
Rachel Prather as Julia
Jonathan Raviv as Sammy
Sharone Sayegh as Anna
Kristen Sieh as Iris
Ari'el Stachel as Haled
Joseph Kamal as Simon
Creative
Book by Itamar Moses
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbeck
Directed by David Cromer
Awards
TONY AWARDS, 2018 - WINS
Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Tony Shalhoub
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Katrina Lenk
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Ari'el Stachel
Best Book of a Musical
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Best Direction of a Musical - David Cromer
Best Orchestrations
TONY AWARDS, 2018 - NOMINATIONS
Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Tony Shalhoub
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Katrina Lenk
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Ari'el Stachel
Best Book of a Musical Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Best Direction of a Musical - David Cromer
Best Orchestrations
DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS, 2018 - WINS
Outstanding Production of A Broadway Or Off-Broadway Musical
DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS, 2018 - NOMINATIONS
Distinguished Performance Award - Katrina Lenk, Tony Shalhoub
Outstanding Production Of A Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical
DRAMA DESK AWARDS, 2018 - Wins
Oustanding Sound Design in a Musical
DRAMA DESK AWARDS, 2018 - NOMINATIONS
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Reviews
Our review
Beautiful, moving, unexpected
One of my favorite things to do is step into a cinema or theatre having no idea about the narrative that is about to unfold or the "word on the street". Such was the case with the new musical, The Band's Visit.
Nicola Quinn
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