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

84%

(2088 Ratings)

Positive

88%

Mixed

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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.

The Egyptian Alexandria Ceremonial Police Band arrives in Israel to play at the opening of a cultural center. When their hosts don't show, a miscommunication sends them in the wrong direction and they find themselves in a small settlement in the heart of the Negev Desert. With no transportation out until morning and no hotel in sight, the beleaguered band members are taken in by locals. Under the spell of the desert sky, their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways.

Show-Score Member Reviews (2,088)

Absorbing, Delightful, Exquisite, Funny, Must see

See it if You are looking for something different. While this is considered a musical the singing is brief. There is gorgeous music playing, however.

Don't see it if If you are looking for fully belted songs or a standard musical. Read more

Exquisite, Great singing, Great acting, Romantic

See it if You are hopeless romantic and expect happy ending to the multicultural love story. Enjoy Arabic music performed by talented actors.

Don't see it if Do not like minimalist stage setting, accents, Arabic music, sad endings and play that makes you to think and to wish for another ending

Enchanting, Great acting, Great singing, Resonant, Relevant

See it if You're interested in Israeli-Arab relations or want to see a beautiful story that showcases the best of humanity.

Don't see it if You want to see a show with an obvious narrative arc or find yourself unable to feel sympathy for either Israelis or Arabs.

Delightful, Enchanting, Great acting, Great singing, Refreshing

See it if If you liked the movie, you will LOVE this. If you thought the movie was okay, you will love it too. Great performances by all

Don't see it if If you hated movie, or dont like musicals

Entertaining, Great staging, Great acting, Relevant, Intelligent

See it if You appreciate middle eastern music and an open mind on relations between Israel and their Arab neighbors

Don't see it if You difficulty understanding foreign accents and expect a fast paced show

Enchanting, Great staging, Resonant, Profound, Masterful

See it if you enjoy life and its twists of fate. This is a beautiful, small, well-executed, intimate musical.

Don't see it if you are looking for a gigantic, large-scale, book musical, specticle. But you should try to see this one. It's really rather brilliant.