Ossama Farouk News

THE BAND'S VISIT Welcomes Brandon Uranowitz to Nowhere, Replacing John Cariani

by Julie Musbach — September 18, 2018

Two-time Tony Award nominee Brandon Uranowitz will join the cast of THE BAND'S VISIT as 'Itzik.

No More Waiting! THE BAND'S VISIT Recoups on Broadway

by Julie Musbach — September 10, 2018

Tony Award-winning Best Musical, THE BAND'S VISIT has recouped its $8.

Photo Coverage: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates Tony Wins With Post-Show Jam Outside the Theatre

by Walter McBride — June 13, 2018

Last night, the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Band of the The Band's Visit took to the stage door for a celebratory post-show jam session to celebrate the show's 10 Tonys including Best Musical.

Photo Coverage: LuPone, Lenk, and Butz Help Celebrate the Unveiling of David Yazbek's Portrait at Sardi's

by Walter McBride — June 8, 2018

David Yazbek has received a portrait at Sardi's! BroadwayWorld attended the unveiling of the portrait, yesterday.

BroadwayWorld's 2nd Annual Phonys! 2018 Tony Categories We Wish Existed

by A.A. Cristi — June 8, 2018

Each year, the Tony Awards honor Broadway's best and brightest from the current season.

THE BAND'S VISIT to Launch Tour in 2019; New Block of Broadway Tickets on Sale Now

by Nicole Rosky — May 31, 2018

The North American Tour of The Band's Visit will launch in Providence, Rhode Island in June 2019.

VIDEO: Watch Tony Nominees Katrina Lenk, Tony Shalhoub & the Cast of THE BAND'S VISIT Perform for NPR's Tiny Desk Series!

by Julie Musbach — May 22, 2018

The Band's Visit recently made a visit of their own to NPR's Tiny Desk series.

Photo Coverage: The NYPD Band Visits THE BAND'S VISIT

by Jessica Fallon Gordon — May 10, 2018

Last night, the company of The Band's Visit (including Tony Award nominees Katrina Lenk and Ari'el Stachel), and the musical's on stage Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra (George Abud, Ossama Farouk, Sam Sadigursky, Harvey Valdesand Garo Yellin) invited the real life NYPD Ceremonial Police Band

Photo Flash: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates 200 Performances and Umm Kulthum's Birthday

by Julie Musbach — May 4, 2018

THE BAND'S VISIT plays its 200th Broadway performance on Friday, May 4, 2018, which would have been Umm Kulthum's 114th Birthday.

Cast and Creative of THE BAND'S VISIT React To Their Tony Award Nominations

by Alan Henry — May 1, 2018

BroadwayWorld has been checking in with Tony Award nominees all morning! We caught up with the nominated cast of The Band's Visit on Broadway to get their first reactions at being up for Tony Awards this season.

DVR Alert: THE BAND'S VISIT to Kick Off Broadway Week on the TODAY Show

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2018

It was revealed on Twitter tonight that the cast of The Bands Visit will stop by the TODAY show this week for a special performance from the show and kicking off Broadway Week on the morning show, beginning Tuesday, May 1.

THE BAND'S VISIT Launches Digital Lottery Today

by Stephi Wild — March 16, 2018

The hit new Broadway musical THE BAND'S VISIT will launch a digital lottery on Friday, March 16, 2018, making a limited number of $40 tickets available for all performances at www.

DVR Alert: David Yazbek Will Talk THE BAND'S VISIT with Christiane Amanpour Tonight on CNN and PBS

by Stephi Wild — March 16, 2018

Set your DVRs, fans of The Band's Visit! David Yazbek will appear on Christiane Amanpour's show, 'Amanpour,' to discuss the musical.

Dariush Kashani to Take Over the Role of Tewfiq in THE BAND'S VISIT, Tony Shalhoub to Return for Select Performances in May

by Julie Musbach — February 28, 2018

Producers announced today Obie Award Winner Dariush Kashani (Oslo) will join the best reviewed Broadway show of the season, THE BAND'S VISIT, as 'Tewfiq' on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

VIDEO: David Yazbek Performs A Song From THE BAND'S VISIT at TEDxBroadway

by A.A. Cristi — February 27, 2018

This afternoon at TEDxBroadway, composer David Yazbek took to the stage to perform a number from his current hit Broadway musical, The Band's Visit.

THE BAND'S VISIT Will Offer Special Performance to Benefit The Actors Fund

by Nicole Rosky — February 20, 2018

The Actors Fund announced today that The Band's Visit has added a Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund.

Katrina Lenk, Tony Shalhoub, & David Yazbek Head to Barnes and Noble for THE BAND'S VISIT Album Release

by Julie Musbach — February 14, 2018

Ghostlight Records will celebrate the release of the original Broadway cast recording of THE BAND'S VISIT, the best reviewed musical of the season, with an exclusive in-store performance and fan photo-op at Barnes & Noble on the album's release date, Friday, February 23 at 4:00 PM.