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The Visit

Ages: 16+
Closing: December 17, 1999

The Visit - 1999 New York History , 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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RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH to Open at Peninsula Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026


Peninsula Players Theatre will present RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH, a theatrical tribute featuring hits like 'Folsom Prison Blues' and 'I Walk the Line,' directed by Dan Kazemi in his debut at the theater.

VEGAS... MY WAY! to Return to Las Vegas with Marc Anthony
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026


Marc Anthony is set to perform his Las Vegas residency, VEGAS... MY WAY!, bringing his salsa and Latin pop catalog to the stage for another round of shows.

Criterion Channel Streams 7 Films About Epic Journeys Home, Including O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026


The Criterion Channel is streaming a curated collection of seven films centered on the journey home, including THE SEARCHERS, AFTER HOURS, and O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU.

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Musical Theatre West
by Michael Quintos - Jul 19, 2026


Musical Theatre West's brand new presentation of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT marks the fifth time the 74-season-old institution is revisiting this ubiquitous musical, this time starring hunky Broadway alum and America's Got Talent standout Brian Justin Crum. For all intents and purposes, their result is certainly a genuinely entertaining one, propelled mostly by its musically-gifted lead performers, but also its entire ensemble, all of whom act, sing, and move as if they're all having a sassy, gay ol' time. But their smile-inducing antics do require some leeway.

Door Shakespeare to Host Free WILL IN THE WOODS Conversations for 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2026


Door Shakespeare announced the return of Will in the Woods, a free pre-show discussion series tied to its productions of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Björklunden in Baileys Harbor, WI.

SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL to Open at Wilson Center with FSCJ Student Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026


Florida State College at Jacksonville's High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience will present The Spongebob Musical at the Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts, marking the program's 20th year.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Launch Virtual Writer-Director Communications Lab
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026


Theater Resources Unlimited announced its Writer-Director Virtual Communications Lab, led by commercial producer Ric Wanetik and TRU executive director Bob Ost, training playwrights and directors in collaboration and communication skills.

Carlos Santana Sets November 2026 Las Vegas Residency Dates at House of Blues
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 7, 2026


Carlos Santana will play November 2026 performances of An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live: Presented by SiriusXM at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. 

MARGARET'S DIARY DURING A REVOLUTION Will Perform At Cape May Public Library
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 27, 2026


The Cape May Public Library is set to present a free performance of Classic American Tales’ Margaret’s Diary During a Revolution written and performed by Gayle Stahlhuth based on the diary of Margaret Morris and other research, created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. 

Interview: John Cameron Mitchell: HEDWIG 25TH ANNIVERSARY MOVIE TOUR at Théâtre Beanfield
by Noelle Hannibal - Jun 25, 2026


A conversation with John Cameron Mitchell celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH - on art, empathy, punk rock, and the unexpected community that grew around one of the most beloved cult classics of the past quarter-century.

Feature: ROCKY'S HORROR BRINGS AN ICONIC EXPERIENCE To Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel
by Debbie Hall - Jun 22, 2026


For over 50 years, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has inspired audiences to embrace individuality and celebrate the unconventional. For over 20 years, the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel has offered couples the chance to say “I do” in a wedding experience inspired by this iconic cult classic, offering a playful tribute that sets it apart from traditional ceremonies. Now, the chapel has taken that a step further by adding the famous lips from the movie as a focal point of its newly remodeled chapel.

Jonathan Maurer Joins Norton Museum of Art Board of Trustees
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026


Jonathan Maurer, Co-CEO of OPAL Fuels Inc., has been elected to the Norton Museum of Art's Board of Trustees, joining as the museum advances toward Phase 2 of its Foster + Partners Master Plan.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Jun 3, 2026


What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?

Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

Noël Coward's WAITING IN THE WINGS is Coming to Theatricum Botanicum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026


Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present Waiting in the Wings, a vibrant, funny, humane comedy by Noël Coward. Waiting in the Wings will run in rotation every weekend with Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Treasure Island.

Review: MAMMA MIA! Brings ABBA’s Timeless Hits Back to Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - May 30, 2026


Some musicals fade with time, but more than 25 years after its London premiere, MAMMA MIA! seems determined to do the opposite. The musical continues to fill theatres around the world, introducing new audiences to the story while giving longtime fans another reason to revisit the songs they already know by heart. Few productions have maintained the kind of global appeal that MAMMA MIA! has enjoyed since its debut, and its latest stop at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC this week offers another reminder of why. 

Metro Awards Mark 25 Ceremonies Honoring High School Musical Theater in Hudson Valley
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026


The Metropolitan High School Theater Awards, known as The Metros, will celebrate 25 ceremonies at Purchase College Performing Arts Center, honoring students from 74 schools across Westchester, Rockland, Bergen, and Putnam counties.

Summer 2026 Atlanta Indie Theatre Round Up
by Jennifer Skura Boutell - Jun 1, 2026


When you hear about Atlanta's rich independent, sometimes underground, performance experiences, where do you get your information? Search no more! This ecclectic round up of Atlanta's exquisit performing artists is a great place to start your Atlanta indie theatre adventures.

Music Executive Dennis Arfa to Be Inducted into Long Island Music Hall of Fame
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026


Music executive Dennis Arfa will be inducted into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Stony Brook, NY, as part of the two-day Billy Joel Symposium.

Broadway League Reveals Recipients of 2026 League Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026


The annual League Awards were held during The Broadway League’s 2026 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

MISTERMAN Revival Starring Daniel Marconi Leads Origin Irish Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026


Origin Theatre Company will present an Off-Broadway revival of Enda Walsh's MISTERMAN, starring Broadway's Daniel Marconi, as the centerpiece of its 18th annual Origin Irish Theatre Festival at Theater Row in New York.

Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles and More Join ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026


Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2026 Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2026


The 2026 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or four!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 64 awards.

Video: San Francisco Opera Scene Shop Foreperson John Del Bono on 30 Years of Bringing Grand Opera to Life
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2026


San Francisco Opera has released a video featuring Scene Shop Foreperson John Del Bono, who reflects on his nearly 30-year career with the company and how donor support makes grand opera possible on the West Coast.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Elects 8 New Board Members for Three-Year Term
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced eight newly elected board members, joining as the company celebrates its 60th Anniversary Season. Ann Cady Scott returns as Board President for a third term.

The Visit History

Other Productions of The Visit

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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