The Band's Visit (Broadway)
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The Band's Visit (Broadway)
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The Band's Visit (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%
(2088 Ratings)
Positive
88%
Mixed
9%
Negative
3%
Members say
Absorbing, Great acting, Enchanting, Great singing, Slow

About the Show

Based on the film of the same name, Atlantic Theater Company's critically acclaimed musical by songwriter David Yazbek was the winner of ten 2018 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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82 Reviews | 21 Followers
95
Enchanting, Refreshing, Resonant

See it if You're feeling burned out on all of the big money commercial shows playing right now and want to see something refreshingly original.

Don't see it if You're impatient or want something big and showy.

209 Reviews | 77 Followers
95
Entertaining, Great acting, Must see, Profound, Relevant

See it if You like to see people from different walks of life coming together unexpectedly without prrejudice.

Don't see it if You don't like "quiet" musicals or you want to see a lot of action. Read more

63 Reviews | 15 Followers
95
Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Subtle, Quiet, Refreshing

See it if you appreciate exploring quiet moments, fleeting connections and subtle effects.

Don't see it if you want a "jazz hands" sort of musical, a rock show, or a quick pace.

70 Reviews | 9 Followers
95
Quirky, Resonant, Refreshing, Great writing, Delightful

See it if you treasure the unique gifts of David Yazbek, the best theatre writer of recent years; phenomenal performances; you want to be transported.

Don't see it if you don't like shows that don't conform to standard formulas; if you can't believe Israelis & Egyptians could behave well with each other.

116 Reviews | 34 Followers
95
Absorbing, Must see, Masterful, Gorgeous score

See it if you appreciate beautiful and original musicals full of intimate and interesting music and performances.

Don't see it if you want a big splashy dance-heavy show.

80 Reviews | 7 Followers
95
Enchanting, Great singing, Must see, Thought-provoking, Great music

See it if You want an unconventional musical that incorporates middle-Eastern rhythms. This is a warm-hearted, intimate show, subtle, sensuous.

Don't see it if If you're looking for a big, glitzy musical with lots of dancing, you'll be disappointed.

86 Reviews | 6 Followers
95
Delightful, Enchanting, Exquisite, Entertaining, Great singing

See it if you like gorgeous music and feel good story

Don't see it if you don't like Middle Eastern music

55 Reviews | 13 Followers
95
Clever, Thought-provoking, Riveting, Profound, Masterful

See it if You want a different type of musical, not typically found on Broadway

Don't see it if You want a big, over the top show

Critic Reviews (62)