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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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Photo Flash: Sasson Gabay Joins THE BAND'S VISIT Today; New Block of Tickets Released
by A.A. Cristi - June 26, 2018


The 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Band's Visit, welcomes award-winning Israeli actor Sasson Gabay to the company in his Broadway debut. Starting Tuesday, June 26 Gabay will reprise the character he created in the 2007 film on which the musical is based.

The Actors Fund and Jacob Burns Film Center Will Screen THE BAND'S VISIT Film, Followed By a Q&A With the Broadway Creatives
by Stephi Wild - June 18, 2018


The Actors Fund announces today a special screening of the 2007 film The Band's Visit, in partnership with the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) as part of their ongoing film series, "Life on the Stage: Conversation and Film." The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the creative team of the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical adaptation.

Did You Know? Fun Facts About Best Musical Winner, THE BAND'S VISIT!
by Nicole Rosky - June 14, 2018


The Band's Visit was the big winner at the 72nd Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night. Not only did the show sweep the ceremony with ten wins, but it found a place in history with some of Broadway's most awarded musicals. Did you know...

Photo Coverage: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates Tony Wins With Post-Show Jam Outside the Theatre
by Walter McBride - June 13, 2018


Last night, the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Band of the The Band's Visit took to the stage door for a celebratory post-show jam session to celebrate the show's 10 Tonys including Best Musical. BroadwayWorld got to catch the exciting concert, and you can check out photos below!

VIDEO: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates Tony Sweep with Stage Door Concert!
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2018


This evening, the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Band of the The Band's Visit took to their stage door for a celebratory concert following their first performance after taking home ten Tonys including Best Musical on Sunday night. Check out video of the performance here!

Breaking: Original Film Star Sasson Gabai will Join THE BAND'S VISIT on Broadway as Tewfiq this Month
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2018


It was quite the eventful night for THE BAND'S VISIT. The show won Tonys in 10 of the 11 categories for which it was nominated, including the biggest prize of the evening, Best Musical. However, trophies weren't the only things to be excited about, as in the press room a long wafting rumor was confirmed as we learned that Israeli actor Sasson Gabai would be taking over the role that won Tony Shalhoub a Tony award beginning on June 26.

Photo Coverage: LuPone, Lenk, and Butz Help Celebrate the Unveiling of David Yazbek's Portrait at Sardi's
by Walter McBride - June 8, 2018


David Yazbek has received a portrait at Sardi's! BroadwayWorld attended the unveiling of the portrait, yesterday. Check out photos from the exciting event below!

THE BAND'S VISIT to Launch Tour in 2019; New Block of Broadway Tickets on Sale Now
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2018


The North American Tour of The Band's Visit will launch in Providence, Rhode Island in June 2019. Exact dates and additional cities will be announced at a later date. The show's producers also announced today that a new block of tickets for The Band's Visit are now on sale through Sunday, February 17, 2019.

Something Different! MTI to License THE BAND'S VISIT
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018


It may be true that in love and music, all is fair, but having a legal license helps! Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured licensing rights to the Broadway hit, The Band's Visit.

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Katrina Lenk
by Nicole Rosky - June 4, 2018


Watch below as Katrina tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

BWW Exclusive: THE BAND'S VISIT Takes DC! Go Behind the Scenes of the Cast's Trip to the Tiny Desk!
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2018


Just yesterday The Band's Visit made history as the first Broadway cast to perform for NPR's Tiny Desk series. Click here to watch Tony nominees Katrina Lenk, Tony Shalhoub and more perform selections from the show. Below, we're excited to bring you an exclusive behind the scenes look at the cast's trip from Broadway to DC and back!

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Ari'el Stachel
by Nicole Rosky - June 6, 2018


Watch below as Ari'el tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

VIDEO: Watch Tony Nominees Katrina Lenk, Tony Shalhoub & the Cast of THE BAND'S VISIT Perform for NPR's Tiny Desk Series!
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2018


The Band's Visit recently made a visit of their own to NPR's Tiny Desk series. Watch below as the cast and company perform music from the Tony-Award Nominated new musical!

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: David Cromer
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2018


Watch below as David tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Itamar Moses and David Yazbek
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2018


Watch below as Itamar and David tell us all about want this nomination means to them, how they're preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Photo Coverage: The NYPD Band Visits THE BAND'S VISIT
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 10, 2018


Last night, the company of The Band's Visit (including Tony Award nominees Katrina Lenk and Ari'el Stachel), and the musical's on stage Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra (George Abud, Ossama Farouk, Sam Sadigursky, Harvey Valdesand Garo Yellin) invited the real life NYPD Ceremonial Police Band (under the direction of Lieutenant Tony Giorgio). The band attended the performance, and then joined in on stage to play a song together.

Photo Flash: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates 200 Performances and Umm Kulthum's Birthday
by Julie Musbach - May 4, 2018


THE BAND'S VISIT plays its 200th Broadway performance on Friday, May 4, 2018, which would have been Umm Kulthum's 114th Birthday. Check out photos from the celebration below!

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of the Tony Nominated Hit THE BAND'S VISIT Perform On THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - May 1, 2018


Kicking The Today's Show 'Best of Broadway' week, actors Tony Shalhoub and Katrina Lenk get the news live on TODAY that they have been Tony-nominated for the musical 'The Band's Visit,' along with the show itself. Watch the cast perform a song from the production, 'Answer Me.'

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

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Other Productions of The Band's Visit

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
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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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