The Band's Visit at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

The Band’s Visit is a stage musical with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Itamar Moses, based on the 2007 Israeli film of the same name. In November 2017, after its off-Broadway premiere at the Atlantic Theater Company in December 2016, the musical opened on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and since then it has become a major hit on Broadway.

This story is filled with unique characters that represent our own lives when we are met with challenges. Below is the description of each character:

TEWFIQ: Stern and authoritative Egyptian leader of the Police Orchestra. Tewfiq’s severe exterior belies a
gentle and shy personality.

HALED: Confident and polished charmer. Enthusiastic fan of jazz artist Chet Baker. Haled advises Papi in his romantic exploits.

CAMAL: Concerned musician who jostles with the Telephone Guy to contact the Egyptian embassy and get help.

SIMON: Tewfiq’s second in command. Quiet and reserved, yet eager to try his hand at conducting. He’s composed a yet unfinished concerto. RESIDENTS OF BET HATIKVA

DINA: Charismatic and beautiful owner of the café. Intrigued by Tewfiq and his musicians, she generously arranges for the band’s lodging for the night.

ITZIK: Henpecked and disillusioned husband and father married to Iris. Ruminates with Simon on completing his concerto.

IRIS: Itzik’s headstrong and long-suffering wife who’s resigned herself to life with Itzik.

AVRUM: Iris’s father and former musician who regales the visiting band members with stories of his musical passions.

PAPI: Tousled and painfully shy worker at the café who relies on Haled to help him overcome his panic relating with girls.

ZELGER: Brash and charismatic friend of Papi’s who sets Papi up for a night on the town.

JULIA: Papi’s blind date, shy and upset at Papi’s lack of attention and affection.

ANNA: Zelger’s extroverted date who brings Julia along for a blind date with Papi.

TELEPHONE GUY: Dedicated romantic waiting expectantly for his girlfriend to phone him at the town’s payphone.

SAMMY: Dina’s ex-lover who she unexpectedly meets when dining out with Tewfiq.

Each of this character is assigned to make you feel like you are a part of the musical. Be charmed by their perfectly choreographed acts.

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