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Ages: 16+
Opened: March 1, 2001

The Visit - Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More

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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Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024


Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

BOX PICKLEBALL & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 to Take Place at Mohegan Sun
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024


Join the BOX PICKLEBALL & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 at Mohegan Sun, CT. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend!

Four Year Strong Releases 'daddy of mine'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


New England's superior rock band, Four Year Strong, has come back to drop their latest single, “daddy of mine”. This energetic and infectious tune perfectly encapsulates Four Year Strong's signature style, sure to captivate fans and fuel their excitement.

This Week's Classifieds- Jobs in Wardrobe, Props and More
by - Apr 4, 2024


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/4/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Wharton Center is a Sensory Feast Unlike Anything Mid-Michigan Has Seen
by Stefani Chudnow - Apr 4, 2024


From now through April 14th, Moulin Rouge! at Wharton Center will astound audiences with its pure extravaganza and spicy love story.

2024 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival to Take Place This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


Celebrate the 45th Anniversary Season of the CAPE COD CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL this summer! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

COME FROM AWAY To Make Wilmington Debut At The Playhouse On Rodney Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


The heartwarming Broadway musical, COME FROM AWAY will make its Wilmington, DE debut at The Playhouse on Rodney Square this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 3, 2024


What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?

White Wave Dance Presents The 2024 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


On Thursday, June 27, WHITE WAVE Dance celebrates the 23 Anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF) with a GALA Opening that heralds the most anticipated four-day festival of contemporary dance in the greater New York City region.

Recap the Many Plays of THE OUTSIDERS Book Writer Adam Rapp
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024


The Outsiders marks Adam Rapp's first book of a musical that he has written, but he's no stranger to writing for the stage, having written several plays throughout his career. In honor of Rapp's first musical coming to Broadway, we're taking a walk down memory lane and revisiting some of his plays.

Boston Ballet Announces 2024�"2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024


Discover the 2024-2025 season of the Boston Ballet, featuring premieres of Crystal Pite's The Seasons' Canon and Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette.

Tribeca X Announces 2024 Headline Speakers: Jon Bon Jovi & Jesse Bongiovi, Jenna Lyons, And Christy Turlington Burns
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024


Join the 2024 Tribeca X event featuring headline speakers Jon Bon Jovi and Jesse Bongiovi, Jenna Lyons, and Christy Turlington Burns.

Morikami Museum Unveils New "Hapa.Me" Exhibit in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024


From May 3 through August 25, 2024, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will welcome Fulbeck’s subsequent hapa.me exhibition and follow-up book.  

MAMMA MIA! Comes To Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall This July
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2024


Get ready for a musical extravaganza as MAMMA MIA! tickets go on sale this Friday. The show is set to hit Fort Worth from July 16-21.

Everything Coming to Max in April
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2024


Stream The Debut Of HBO Original Limited Series “The Sympathizer,” Max Original Unscripted Series “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” HBO Original Comedy Special “Alex Edelman: Just For Us,” HBO Original Documentary Series “The Jinx – Part Two” And “The Synanon Fix,” HBO Original Documentaries “Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion” and more.

Ballet Hispánico Announces THE QUINCEAÑERA GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024


Ballet Hispánico has announced THE QUINCEAÑERA GALA, honoring former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz and celebrating Eduardo Vilaro's 15th season as Artistic Director.

Drive-By Truckers Unveil 'Southern Rock Opera Revisited 2024' Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2024


Join the Drive-By Truckers on their Southern Rock Opera Revisited 2024 tour. Experience the band's unique blend of southern rock and opera in a live setting. The tour gets underway June 7 at Indianapolis, IN's Egyptian Room at Old National Centre and then continues into early July.

Review: MAMA MIA at Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Mar 20, 2024


What did our From the opening overture to the curtain call, Mama Mia is a fun and entertaining romp. Upbeat and rollercoaster-esque, the show takes you through a mired of situations and emotions as Sophie attempts to discover her father, while her mother, Donna fights off old feeling for a love thought long dead, all while dealing with the stress of of an upcoming large wedding.critic think of MAMA MIA at Overture Center?

OKC Broadway 24/25 Season to Include MOULIN ROUGE, MJ, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 17, 2024


OKC Broadway has announced their 2024 – 2025 Season. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Avalon Theatre Unveils Programming Celebrating Total Solar Eclipse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024


Join the Avalon Theatre in Union County for a weekend of family-friendly events celebrating the total solar eclipse on April 8th.

French Pianist Vincent Larderet To Perform In Vancouver Symphony USA April Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024


Join the Vancouver Symphony USA for their April concert featuring renowned French pianist Vincent Larderet. Experience a captivating evening of classical music in the heart of Vancouver.

China Arts and Entertainment Group Presents DONGPO: LIFE IN POEMS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024


Experience the poetic modern dance production, DONGPO: LIFE IN POEMS, at The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center this weekend.

Crescent Heights Unveils Largest Mural In Edgewater By Renowned Hispanic Artist
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024


Crescent Heights, one of the nation's premier urban multifamily developers, has announced the commencement of an extraordinary art project in the heart of Edgewater neighborhood.

Steven Sapp & Mildred Ruiz-Sapp Named as Speakers at the Jandon Business of the Arts Distinguished Lecture
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Performers Steven Sapp and Mildred Ruiz-Sapp will be the speakers at the Jandon Business of the Arts Distinguished Lecture, sharing their insights and experiences in the world of performing arts.

Boston Ballet Reveals 2024�"2025 Dancer Promotions
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024


Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen has announced four dancer promotions for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the new promotions here!

The Visit FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Visit have there been?
The Visit has had 8 productions including New York which opened in 1999, Broadway which opened in 2001, Chicago (Regional) which opened in 2001, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004, Arlington, VA (Regional) which opened in 2007, Arlington, VA (Regional) which opened in 2008, Williamstown, MA (Regional) which opened in 2014 and Broadway which opened in 2015.

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