The Band's Visit 2017 - Articles Page 3.4

Run Time:
One hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 9, 2017
Closing: April 07, 2019

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Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

2018 TONY AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MUSICAL!

THE BAND'S VISIT is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history. It is also a 2019 Grammy Awards winner for Best Musical Theater Album. In this delightfully offbeat story, set in a town that's way off the beaten path, a band of musicians arrive lost, out of the blue. Under the spell of the desert sky, and with beautiful music perfuming the air, the band brings the town to life in unexpected and tantalizing ways. Even the briefest visit can stay with you forever.

With a score that seduces your soul and sweeps you off your feet, and featuring Tony-winning performances and thrillingly talented onstage musicians, THE BAND'S VISIT rejoices in the way music makes us laugh, makes us cry, and ultimately, brings us together.

"The music transports you to a place both exotic and touchingly familiar." - The New York Times

David Cromer directs, with music & lyrics by David Yazbek and book by Itamar Moses.

FINAL BROADWAY PERFORMANCE APRIL 7.

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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. This benefit performance will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street).

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes THE BAND'S VISIT's Adam Kantor
by Theater People Podcast - February 19, 2018


On Monday, February 19, the Theater People podcast welcomes Broadway favorite Adam Kantor back to the podcast. Kantor, currently co-starring as Telephone Guy in the critically acclaimed new musical THE BAND'S VISIT shares stories of how he won the role, working with the creative team on creating the role, and perfecting his character's haunting and beautiful song 'Answer Me.'

BWW Interview: Etai Benson Talks Hearing the Ocean Nightly in THE BAND'S VISIT
by Julie Musbach - February 24, 2018


Etai Benson is currently charming audiences on Broadway with his portrayal of the young and terribly relatable Papi in The Band's Visit, not at all bleak and beige and blah, blah, blah... Benson has previously been seen as Boq in Wicked and Adam Hochberg in An American in Paris. Yet it's this project, he says, that he fought the hardest for describing the film as very striking for him as an Israeli and Papi as something of a dream role. BroadwayWorld got to speak to him about the his journey with The Band's Visit and more.

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. Tony Shalhoub, Katrina Lenk and the cast - with the show's composer and lyricist David Yazbek joining as special guest - will commemorate the release of the album on CD.

Photo Coverage: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates 100 Performances!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - February 7, 2018


The Band's Visit celebrated 100 performances on Broadway last night, February 6, 2018. BroadwayWorld attended the event and you can check out photo coverage below!

Broadway By Design: Scott Pask and Sarah Laux Bring THE BAND'S VISIT from Page to Stage
by Nicole Rosky - February 10, 2018


In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with Scott Pask and Sarah Laux, who acted as scenic and costume designers for Broadway's moving new musical, The Band's Visit.

THE BAND'S VISIT to Offer Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund
by Julie Musbach - January 26, 2018


The Actors Fund announced today that The Band's Visit has added a Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund. This benefit performance will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street).

David Yazbek to Appear at 54 Below with Special Guest Star George Abud
by Julie Musbach - January 17, 2018


Tony Award nominee and composer of the critically-acclaimed Broadway musical, The Band's Visit, David Yazbek returns to Feinstein's/54 Below on February 12 at 7pm for an encore show after six prior sold out events. The New York Times has called Mr. Yazbek's live performance a thrill-ride at a volcano's edge. Together with a band of the most exciting musicians in NYC, Yazbek will perform songs from his albums and shows old, new, and upcoming.

Just Wait! THE BAND'S VISIT Cast Recording Hits Stores Friday 2/23
by Julie Musbach - January 16, 2018


Ghostlight Records has announced the original Broadway cast recording of THE BAND'S VISIT, the best reviewed musical of the season, will be available on physical CD online, in stores and at the theater on Friday, February 23. THE BAND'S VISIT Original Broadway Cast Recording is currently available in digital and streaming formats.

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by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2017


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THE BAND'S VISIT Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Today
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017


Ghostlight Records celebrates the release of the original Broadway cast recording of THE BAND'S VISIT, the best reviewed musical of the season, in digital and streaming formats today, December 15.

David Yazbek & Itamar Moses to Chat THE BAND'S VISIT on THEATER TALK This Week
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017


An all-new THEATER TALK explores the evolution of Broadway's rapturously received new musical, The Band's Visit, now at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, with its creators, songwriter David Yazbek and book writer Itamar Moses.

THE BAND'S VISIT Original Broadway Cast Recording Out This Friday
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017


Ghostlight Records has announced the release of the original Broadway cast recording of THE BAND'S VISIT, the best reviewed musical of the season, in digital and streaming formats on Friday, December 15.

Photo Coverage: The Dramatists Guild Foundation Celebrates THE BAND'S VISIT Playwright Itamar Moses
by Walter McBride - December 9, 2017


The Dramatists Guild Foundation celebrated the work of Itamar Moses at a salon hosted by DGF President Emeritus, Gretchen Cryer on Monday, September 25. He was interviewed by DGF President Andrew Lippa, and spoke about his writing process as well as the creation of his hit Broadway musical, The Band's Visit, co-written with David Yazbeck. Check out photos here!

THE BAND'S VISIT Cast Headed to BROADWAY SESSIONS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 7, 2017


Tonight, December 7th, BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes cast members from the Broadway critical darling The Band's Visit and more.

The Band's Visit FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Band's Visit and what's the order?
Overture
Waiting
Welcome to Nowhere
It Is What It Is
The Beat of Your Heart
Soraya
Omar Sharif
Haj-Butrus
Papi Hears The Ocean
Haled's Song About Love
The Park
Itgara'a
Something Different
Itzik's Lullaby
Something Different (Reprise)
Answer Me
The Concert

Other Productions of The Band's Visit

2016   Off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway World Premiere
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2017   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2021   US Tour US Tour
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The Band's Visit - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Kai Harada
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Katrina Lenk
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Tony Shalhoub
2018 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Itamar Moses
2018 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical David Cromer
2018 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Tyler Micoleau
2018 Tony Awards Best Musical The Band's Visit
2018 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Jamshied Sharifi
2018 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre David Yazbek
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Ari'el Stachel
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Tony Shalhoub
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Katrina Lenk
2018 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Scott Pask
2018 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Kai Harada

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