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The Visit 1958

Opened: May 5, 1958

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VAGINA REX & THE GAS OVEN Reading to Launch New Perspectives Series
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026


New Perspectives Theatre Company will present a staged reading of Jane Arden's VAGINA REX & THE GAS OVEN, directed by Liadin Stewart, as part of the ON HER SHOULDERS Reading Series in New York.

CMA Announces Finalists for 2026 CMA International Awards
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026


The Country Music Association named finalists across three categories honoring global contributions to country music, including artists Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis and international broadcasters and performers.

STOCKHOLM AFTER DARK: SWEDISH NOIR to Arrive on Limited Edition Blu-ray
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026


Eureka Entertainment will release a five-film Swedish noir collection spanning the 1930s to 1950s, featuring Ingrid Bergman, restored by the Swedish Film Institute for Masters of Cinema.

SCARLET STREET to Arrive on 4K UHD/Blu-ray via Masters of Cinema
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026


Fritz Lang's film noir SCARLET STREET, starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett and Dan Duryea, will make its UK 4K UHD and Blu-ray debut as a limited edition dual format release from Eureka Entertainment.

The Little Opera Theatre Of NY Will Present WUTHERING HEIGHTS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2026


The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will present Wuthering Heights, an opera by Carlisle Floyd after the novel by Emily Brontë, from November 19-22 at the Loreto Theater, Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, 18 Bleecker St, New York, NY, 10012.

LA GRADIVA Wins MIFF's $140,000 Bright Horizons Award
by Rachel Stone - Aug 22, 2026


Marine Atlan's LA GRADIVA received the Bright Horizons Award at the MIFF Awards, part of a prize pool exceeding $300,000 recognizing Australian and international filmmaking talent.

Club Passim's Campfire Festival Is Back For Labor Day Weekend
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 14, 2026


Over 100 artists from across New England and beyond will once again come together for four full days of music at Club Passim over Labor Day Weekend. For 28 years, this cherished semi-annual festival has brought together rising talent, seasoned musicians, and veteran performers for a marathon weekend of live music. 

Irving Berlin Letters on MISS LIBERTY, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Auctioned Off
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026


RR Auction is offering a 24-letter archive from Irving Berlin to journalist Irving Hoffman and his father, spanning nearly three decades of Broadway and Hollywood correspondence.

A Broadway Show With Every American President
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 23, 2026


Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

A Broadway Walking Tour- 8 Historic Spots to Visit in the Theatre District 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 9, 2026


Broadway's biggest landmarks are easy to spot, but some of the Theatre District's most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight. From historic theaters and legendary rehearsal spaces to tucked-away tributes and unexpected Broadway landmarks, these lesser-known stops will add a whole new act to your next walking tour!

Photos: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Musical to Close Soon at City Theatre Austin
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026


City Theatre Austin's musical reimagining of Shakespeare's romantic comedy is nearing the end of its run at Genesis Creative Collective, marking part of the company's 20th anniversary season. Check out photos of the production.

Disney Celebrates The Power Of Fandom With The Return Of D23 Fantastic Prizes: The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2026


Disney launched the D23 FANtastic Prizes sweepstakes, offering D23 members a chance to win 23 prizes including a 23-year Disney+ subscription, Super Bowl LXI tickets, and a Bluey family trip to Australia.

SUCH SWEET THUNDER, SLINGS AND ARROWS Spinoff Reading is Coming to Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026


The Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will present a lineup including The Brian Barlow Big Band performing Duke Ellington's Such Sweet Thunder and a one-night-only reading of The Amateurs, a new TV series from the creators of Slings and Arrows.

Limón Dance Company to Continue 80th Anniversary Celebration at The Joyce Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026


Limón Dance Company will present a program at The Joyce Theater in NYC featuring José Limón's 1958 work Mazurkas, performed in full for the first time since 1964, alongside Aszure Barton's 2025 commission Join.

Greek National Opera Returns to Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus With Reimagined MEDEA
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026


The Greek National Opera returned to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus with a reimagined version of the historic production of Cherubini’s Medea in June. learn more here.

Review: Lyrics & Lyricists Celebrates Alan & Marilyn Bergman at 92NY
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 15, 2026


A stellar cast led by Ann Hampton Callaway and Billy Stritch celebrated the songs of Alan and Marilyn Bergman, featuring Broadway favorites Nikki Renée Daniels, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Ali Stroker.

Review: Darren Criss Kicks Off New Concert Dates in Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 3, 2026


What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH DARREN CRISS at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026


Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.

Review: Glazer Hall Welcomes Linda Purl
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 3, 2026


Saturday May 2 was a perfect blend of setting, energy, and most of all the MUSIC, as actor/vocalist Linda Purl with music director Tedd Firth took the stage of the beautiful new Glazer Hall in Palm Beach.

Video: First Look at GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at Farmers Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 22, 2026


Farmers Alley Theatre has released first look footage of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR, Doug Wright's acclaimed play now playing through May 2, 2026 in a collaborative production with the Gilmore Piano Festival.

Review Roundup: FALLEN ANGELS, Starring Rose Byrne & Kelli O'Hara, Arrives on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2026


Fallen Angels has fallen back to Broadway! Noël Coward's play, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis, stars Golden Globe-winner and Oscar-nominee Rose Byrne as “Jane Banbury” and Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara as “Julia Sterroll.” Let's see what the critics are saying about the revival...

Smoke Jazz Club Reveals May Line-up featuring Miles Davis Centennial Celebration, Billy Childs, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026


SMOKE Jazz Club has announced a line-up for the month of May 2026. Three artists celebrate their respective record releases: Steve Wilson Enduring Sonance, Jeremy Pelt Our Community Will Not Be Erased, and Billy Childs Triumvirate.

Full Lineup Revealed for 46th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026


The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM) has announced its full programming, featuring over 350 concerts including those from Patrick Watson, Angine de Poitrine, Willow, and Saint Levant.

Review: THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES at Music Box Lounge Hot Springs
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 9, 2026


What did our critic think of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES at Music Box Lounge Hot Springs?

Lyric Opera Receives Grant From The Missouri Humanities Council
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026


Lyric Opera of Kansas City has received a grant from The Missouri Humanities Council to support their new touring program, LANGSTON HUGHES: A LYRICAL LIFE.

The Visit History

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The Visit - 1958 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
The Visit awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1959 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Foreign Play Friedrich Duerrenmatt
1959 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Play
1959 Tony Awards Best Direction Peter Brook
1959 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Alfred Lunt
1959 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Lynn Fontanne
1959 Tony Awards Best Play Friedrich Duerrenmatt
1959 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Teo Otto

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