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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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Bid Today to Win a Premium Visit to THE BAND'S VISIT!
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 Cast Headed to This Week's BROADWAY SESSIONS
by BWW News Desk - December 5, 2017


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

VIDEO: Katrina Lenk Sings 'Omar Sharif' From THE BAND'S VISIT at the Obie Awards
by Stephi Wild - November 24, 2017


The Band's Visit's Katrina Lenk sang Omar Sharif at the 2017 Obie Awards in May. A video of the performance has just released on YouTube, and you can watch it below!

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - THE BAND'S VISIT
by Ken Fallin - November 21, 2017


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration, featuring Katrina Lenk and Tony Shalhoub in THE BAND'S VISIT.

Photo Flash: Go Inside the Recording Studio with Tony Shalhoub, Katrina Lenk and the Cast of THE BAND'S VISIT
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2017


Below, BroadwayWorld has photos inside the studio for the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the critically acclaimed new Broadway musical THE BAND'S VISIT. Now playing at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street), THE BAND'S VISIT features music and lyrics by David Yazbek, a book by Itamar Moses, based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin, and is directed by David Cromer. The album will be released on Ghostlight Records later this year.

New Block of Tickets for THE BAND'S VISIT Go Onsale Today!
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2017


Producers announced today that a new block of tickets for the The Best Musical Of The Year (Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal), The Band's Visit will go on sale on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10:00am (ET) for performances through Sunday, September 2, 2018. Featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, a book by Itamar Moses, based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin, and directed by David Cromer, THE BAND'S VISIT opened on Broadway on Thursday, November 9, 2017, to the best reviews of the season, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street).

New Block of Tickets Now Available for THE BAND'S VISIT Through September 2018
by Nicole Rosky - November 20, 2017


Producers announced today that a new block of tickets for the The Best Musical Of The Year (Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal), The Band's Visit will go on sale on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10:00am (ET) for performances through Sunday, September 2, 2018. Featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, a book by Itamar Moses, based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin, and directed by David Cromer, THE BAND'S VISIT opened on Broadway on Thursday, November 9, 2017, to the best reviews of the season, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street)

VIDEO: Watch THE BAND'S VISIT Cast Perform 'Answer Me' in 360!
by Nicole Rosky - November 13, 2017


Below, watch as the cast performs 'Answer Me' with a 360 view of the Barrymore stage!

TV: Dark, Thrilling, Strange & Sweet- Go Inside THE BAND'S VISIT's Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - November 10, 2017


The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical THE BAND'S VISIT opened officially just last night, November 9, 2017, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and we're taking you inside the after party below!

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE BAND'S VISIT!
by Jennifer Broski - November 10, 2017


The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical THE BAND'S VISIT opened officially just last night, November 9, 2017, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - November 10, 2017


The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical THE BAND'S VISIT opened officially just last night, November 9, 2017, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the curtain call and after party festivities below!

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

The Band's Visit History

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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
US Tour

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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