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The Band's Visit Buzz?#1
Posted: 8/9/17 at 11:13pm

I noticed that The Band's Visit is the first new musical opening this season, and I haven't seen a ton (or any) buzz about it. It got raves and won tons of awards Off Bway, and the song they released sounds pretty good. This seems like it will either totally hit the mark or miss it, sold out or closed by New Years. What do you guys think?

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Posted: 8/9/17 at 11:23pm

funhamilton_rent said: "I noticed that The Band's Visit is the first new musical opening this season, and I haven't seen a ton (or any) buzz about it. It got raves and won tons of awards Off Bway, and the song they released sounds pretty good. This seems like it will either totally hit the mark or miss it, sold out or closed by New Years. What do you guys think?

 

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– Ben Brantley, The New York Times

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#3
Posted: 8/10/17 at 1:08am

I hope it gets lots of buzz, but after it starts previews (like CFA). I enjoy watching early previews without breaking the bank (i.e., tdf) and if the buzz is too great....

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#4
Posted: 8/10/17 at 3:34pm

http://nypost.com/2017/07/11/people-will-fight-for-tickets-to-these-upcoming-broadway-musicals/

May not be a TDF show if the advance is building as suggested here. One of the more emotionally euphoric shows I have seen in quite awhile - a beautiful piece. Not many shows opening in the fall so inventory may be even sparser.

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#5
Posted: 8/10/17 at 4:57pm

This small and subtle musical was a critics' darling at the Atlantic, but I think it will have trouble finding an audience wide enough to support a Broadway run. Also, the producers have to do a better job marketing it. The type treatment of the title is Snoozeville. I saw the show at the Atlantic and enjoyed it very much, but I didn't think it was that commercial. I hope I am wrong and Riedel is right!

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#6
Posted: 8/11/17 at 10:47pm

This subject needs some expert advice.  Usually I'm the last one to hear about something special.  I coudn't make it through the movie.  But that one snippet they're showing sounds beautiful.

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#7
Posted: 8/11/17 at 10:56pm

Really wish it had some other title.

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#8
Posted: 8/11/17 at 11:54pm

I agree about the title.. I think that's one of the reasons Bandstand didn't become more successful.

Then again, isn't it based from the movie with the same title? I never saw the movie (don't even remember it.)

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#9
Posted: 8/12/17 at 12:04am

Think this will grab the same audiences that loved Come From Away. You know, extraordinary circumstances bringing people together and all that jazz.

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#10
Posted: 8/12/17 at 4:38am

Is it the same cast?

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#11
Posted: 8/12/17 at 5:37am

As off-bway?  I believe most if it is.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
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The Band's Visit Buzz?#12
Posted: 8/27/17 at 6:36pm

I'm trying to see if I can squeeze in a trip this fall (before my master's thesis takes over my life completely!!) and I'm definitely interested in this one. But can someone who has seen the show speak to whether it's more of a comedy, drama, or somewhere in between? If there's comic elements, what "kind" or style of comedy? My dad is possibly interested in seeing it as well but wants to know more before deciding.

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#13
Posted: 9/7/17 at 11:27pm

I might be in NYC in late October--for anyone who saw this Off-Broadway, if I had to choose between this and "Come From Away," which should it be? I'm probably equally interested in the content of both, with a nod to Band's Visit. I know, however, that CFA will tour (I'm in the Chicago area) so I can see it later. It'd be cool to see a show in previews and kind of get in on the ground floor. I get the sense these shows are somewhat similar? If you had to pick one, which would it be?

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#14
Posted: 9/7/17 at 11:35pm

^ this is tough....See this only because we know for a fact that CFA will tour etc. SO excited for this show!!

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#15
Posted: 9/8/17 at 1:57am

THE BAND'S VISIT is vastly superior to COME FROM AWAY in terms of score, performances--heck, on all levels.  While the latter's ethos is admirably uplifting and "feel good," artistically it seemed to me like a community or school pageant compared to the artistic elements of TBV.  

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#16
Posted: 9/8/17 at 2:37am

The Band's Visit is vastly superior to Come From Away in nearly every aspect.

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#17
Posted: 9/8/17 at 7:43am

GeorgeandDot said: "The Band's Visit is vastly superior to Come From Away in nearly every aspect."

Yes, absolutely. 

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#19
Posted: 9/8/17 at 10:15am

I'm going to pickup my tickets for the first preview this afternoon. Last time I trekked up to 47th Street, I didn't know the box office was closed! We're very excited to see this.

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#20
Posted: 9/8/17 at 10:37am

I'm so looking forward to this. Every time I listen to Katrina Lenk sing Omar Sharif I get goosebumps. 

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#21
Posted: 9/8/17 at 11:04am

Anyone believe there will be a chance of a discount code?

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#22
Posted: 9/8/17 at 11:44am

smidge said: "Anyone believe there will be a chance of a discount code?"

There's a discount code for all preview performances from 10/9 - 11/8. Go to telechargeoffers.com and enter TBVATC17.

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#23
Posted: 9/8/17 at 11:51am

CT2NYC said: "smidge said: "Anyone believe there will be a chance of a discount code?"

There's a discount code for all preview performances from 10/9 - 11/8. Go to telechargeoffers.com and enter TBVATC17."

Thank you so much!!

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Posted: 9/11/17 at 5:48pm

CT2NYC said: "smidge said: "Anyone believe there will be a chance of a discount code?"

There's a discount code for all preview performances from 10/9 - 11/8. Go to telechargeoffers.com and enter TBVATC17."

my wallet and family thank you very much for this

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The Band's Visit Buzz?#25
Posted: 9/11/17 at 6:00pm

Yankees02 said: "CT2NYC said: "smidge said: "Anyone believe there will be a chance of a discount code?"

There's a discount code for all preview performances from 10/9 - 11/8. Go to telechargeoffers.com and enter TBVATC17."

my wallet and family thank you very much for this"

You're quite welcome. Those $59 seats are really hard to resist.


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