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425 Lafayette Street (between Astor Place & 4th St) New York, NY 10003

based on the play Der Besuch der alten Dame (The Visit) by Friedrich Dürrenmatt

Claire was driven from her hometown in disgrace when she was 17, betrayed by her lover. Many years (and seven husbands) later, she returns (beautifully dressed, but with a wooden leg) to her now-impoverished stomping grounds and offers to save the town. The price? Nothing less than the life of Schell.


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The Visit - Off-Broadway Articles Page 31

Chamber Music Society Launches Series at the Harris
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2011


In collaboration with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Harris Theater will present the nation's premier ensemble for chamber music in its first-ever Chicago-based performance series.

Piedmont Players Theatre Presents It Runs in the Family
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2011


Piedmont Players Theatre along with Salisbury Pharmacy present It Runs in the Family- A Farce By Ray Cooney.

Piedmont Players Theatre Presents It Runs in the Family
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2011


Piedmont Players Theatre along with Salisbury Pharmacy present It Runs in the Family- A Farce By Ray Cooney.

Julie Andrews to Host FROM VIENNA: THE NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION, 1/1
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 1, 2011


Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews returns for the third time to host the merry annual New Year's celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction of Mariss Jansons from Vienna's Musikverein. This is Jansons' second time at the podium of this much cherished event. The famed Vienna Boys' Choir will add their celestial voices to the gala.

Piedmont Players Theatre Presents It Runs in the Family
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 22, 2011


Piedmont Players Theatre along with Salisbury Pharmacy present It Runs in the Family- A Farce By Ray Cooney.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, DEAD ACCOUNTS, et al. Set for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2011


Today Producing Artistic Director Edward Stern announced his 20th - and final - season at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The Playhouse' s 52nd season includes two world premieres and three regional premiere productions, as well as the return of one of the most popular musicals in its history.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, DEAD ACCOUNTS, et al. Set for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2011


Today Producing Artistic Director Edward Stern announced his 20th - and final - season at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The Playhouse' s 52nd season includes two world premieres and three regional premiere productions, as well as the return of one of the most popular musicals in its history.

The Met: Live in HD Tickets on Sale Now for 2011-2012 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2011


National CineMedia (NCM), the operator of the largest digital in-theater network for cinema advertising, entertainment and events in North America, today announced an agreement with the Metropolitan Opera (the 'Met') to bring the Emmy and Peabody award-winning The Met: Live in HD series to U.S. movie theaters for the 2011-12 Met season.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, DEAD ACCOUNTS, et al. Set for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2011


Today Producing Artistic Director Edward Stern announced his 20th - and final - season at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The Playhouse' s 52nd season includes two world premieres and three regional premiere productions, as well as the return of one of the most popular musicals in its history.

Chita Rivera & John Cullum to Headline THE VISIT Actors' Fund Broadway Concert - November 30
by Robert Diamond - Oct 14, 2011


The Actors Fund and the Vineyard Theatre have announced details for their upcoming one-night-only benefit concert performance of Kander & Ebb's THE VISIT, starring Broadway stage legends and Tony Award winners Chita Rivera and John Cullum. Directed by Carl Andress with choreography by Tony Award winner Ann Reinking and musical direction by David Loud, the performance will take place on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 West 49th Street), current home to the celebrated revival of Kander & Ebb's worldwide smash Chicago.

2011 - 12 Season of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Begins
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2011


Producing Artistic Director Edward Stern announced his 20th - and final - season at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The Playhouse' s 52nd season includes two world premieres and three regional premiere productions, as well as the return of one of the most popular musicals in its history.

Roundabout's SONS OF THE PROPHET Begins Previews
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full cast of the New York premiere of Stephen Karam's new play Sons of the Prophet, directed by Peter DuBois. The cast will feature Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth Mackay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy).

The Smith Center Announces Design Your Own Series 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 20, 2011


The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will launch its Design Your Own series on Sunday, September 25.

David Hyde Pierce to Lead THE LANDING at Vineyard Theatre; Scott Ellis to Direct
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2011


Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor David Hyde Pierce has been cast in the Vineyard Theatre's Developmental Lab Production of THE LANDING (previously titled 'Andra') -- a collection of three related one-act musicals written by the celebrated composer John Kander and his new collaborator, Greg Pierce - to be directed by Scott Ellis, with David Loud as musical director, it has been announced by artistic director Douglas Aibel and co-artistic director Sarah Stern. THE LANDING will be presented in the spring of 2012 at The Vineyard (108 E. 15 St.).

STAGE TUBE: MARY POPPINS Visits the San Diego Zoo
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 16, 2011


Today, the cast of the beloved Broadway musical MARY POPPINS visited the San Diego Zoo. The visit was highlighted by animal and actor encounters as the cast interacted with some of the more vocal members of the Zoo's animal population.

Joanna Gleason et al. Lead Roundabout's SONS OF THE PROPHET; Previews Begin Sept. 30
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 4, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full cast of the New York premiere of Stephen Karam's new play Sons of the Prophet, directed by Peter DuBois. The cast will feature Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth Mackay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy).

Elvis Costello and The Imposters Thrill the State Theatre 6/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2011


Elvis Costello, the versatile and eclectic Grammy winning singer-songwriter-musician reunites with The Imposters, one of his original groups, for an evening of hits at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

2011 Tony Awards: THE BOOK OF MORMON Win 'Best Original Score'
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 12, 2011


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

Museum of the Moving Image Announces Daily Schedule of Programs 5/13-7/3
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2011


The Museum is housed in a building owned by the City of New York and its operations are made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Natural Heritage Trust (administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation). The Museum also receives generous support from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. For more information, please visit http://movingimage.us.

Museum of the Moving Image Announces Daily Schedule of Programs
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2011


The Museum is housed in a building owned by the City of New York and its operations are made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Natural Heritage Trust (administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation). The Museum also receives generous support from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. For more information, please visit http://movingimage.us.

Phylicia Rashad Directs Ebony Rep's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Closes 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2011


Actress/Director Phylicia Rashad is set to make her Los Angeles directorial debut with the Ebony Repertory Theatre's production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic play A RAISIN IN THE SUN.

Elvis Costello and The Imposters Thrill the State Theatre 6/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2011


Elvis Costello, the versatile and eclectic Grammy winning singer-songwriter-musician reunites with The Imposters, one of his original groups, for an evening of hits at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

Firehouse Theatre Project Presents Reading Of The Vagina Monologues 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2011


The Firehouse Theatre Project is pleased to announce a benefit reading of Eve Ensler's award winning play The Vagina Monologues, for two nights only, March 27 & 28 at 8:00 p.m. at the Firehouse Theatre.

Firehouse Theatre Project Presents Reading Of The Vagina Monologues 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2011


The Firehouse Theatre Project is pleased to announce a benefit reading of Eve Ensler's award winning play The Vagina Monologues, for two nights only, March 27 & 28 at 8:00 p.m. at the Firehouse Theatre.

Phylicia Rashad Makes LA Directorial Debut with A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Ebony Rep., 3/23 - 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2011


Actress/Director Phylicia Rashad is set to make her Los Angeles directorial debut with the Ebony Repertory Theatre's production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic play A RAISIN IN THE SUN. Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT) is proud to return this groundbreaking play to Los Angeles for its first fully-staged production in over twenty years. Preview performances begin on March 23, 2011, Nate Holden Performing Arts Center with Opening Night on Friday, March 25th. The play runs through April 17, 2011 (4718 W. Washington Blvd.) in Los Angeles.

Other Productions of The Visit

1999   New York Reading
New York
2001   Broadway Original Broadway Production [Cancelled]
Broadway
2001   Chicago (Regional) World Premiere
Chicago (Regional)
2004   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production [Cancelled]
Off-Broadway
2007   Arlington, VA (Regional) Signature Theatre Production
Arlington, VA (Regional)
2008   Arlington, VA (Regional) Kander & Ebb Celebration Production
Arlington, VA (Regional)
2014   Williamstown, MA (Regional) Williamstown Theatre Festival Production
Williamstown, MA (Regional)
2015   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway

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