The Band's Visit - 2017 Broadway History , Info & More
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.
The Band's Visit - 2017 - Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Band's Visit
‘The Band’s Visit’ review: New musical based on Israeli film is a must-see on Broadway
10 / 10
While there is little plot or character development, one by one the players open up in song and dialogue, revealing that they are suffering from emotional paralysis and the monotony of everyday life. The integration of David Cromer's intimate and sensitive direction; David Yazbek's Middle-Eastern flavored score, much of which is performed onstage by cast members; and Itamar Moses' book, which hews closely to the original screenplay, is so seamless that it is virtually impossible to pick apart. They have turned a slight, short, quiet tale into an urgent, realistic and relatable portrait of vulnerable individuals from different cultures who are able to make an unexpected human connection, often just through a shared appreciation for music.
Broadway Review: ‘The Band’s Visit’
9 / 10
The set's a bit grander and the music sounds richer, but success hasn't spoiled this embraceable musical fable about the surprising friendships that bloom in the middle of a political desert. In this Broadway transfer of an Off Broadway hit, human error sends an Egyptian military band to a depressed Israeli outpost in a desert wasteland - and human connections bring Arabs and Israelis together on common ground.
The Band's Visit FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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
The Band's Visit History
Other Productions of The Band's Visit
| 2016 | Off-Broadway |
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway World Premiere Off-Broadway |
| 2017 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2021 | US Tour |
US Tour US Tour |
The Band's Visit - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| 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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