Overall Rating
3.5
By TS
AMAZING
Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester
The show was absolutely fantastic. The vocal talent was astounding and the band’s talent was amazing. I loved the plot and appreciated the relatively small amount of swearing in the whole show. Needless to say I came home and listened to the whole soundtrack when I got home. If it was touring closer to my home, I would 100% go again!
By Disappointed Bob
Just ok
Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester
We love musical theater. This show needed more drama. The story was of common people in barely an uncommon situation. Given the premise of Israelis and Egyptian potential conflicts the play totally ignored 1000’s of years of conflict to tell a mundane story
By Anne
It was okay
Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester
Many people like this musical , but I found it somewhat boring . It was difficult to understand all the dialog with the accents . I enjoyed the performance of the lead male character but everyone else seemed kind of average . I knew upfront there was no intermission , yet it seemed very long to be watching .
By D. M.
Disappointed
Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester
The female lead did not have a great voice. The male lead was dull. Some of the other voices and acting were good, but overall, the performance was boring, and I looked at my watch three times, wondering how much longer it would last. Waste of money.
By Egwern
Shared Humanity
Rochester Auditorium Theatre - Rochester
This is a quiet musical with smaller moments, sweetness, heartache, longing, pain, sorrow and, ultimately, life. Wonderful music. It was fascinating to see the characters initially share awkward silences, but eventually connect through their shared humanity. The Band’s Visit is about people of different backgrounds realizing that they are not so far removed from one another via the experiences that come from being a human being. One of those connective tissues is the music, played by on stage musicians, that permeates the production. This is not a high energy show with lavish numbers and a complicated plot line. It is a character piece. Also, it is a perfect example of what we need in these divisive times.
By T
You must see The Band's Visit
Fisher Theatre - Detroit
A captivating show that packed in a roller coaster of emotions into a small amount of time. We were on the edge of our seats; crying, laughing, hoping, loving....I liken it to Come From Away, renewing your hope in humanity in a time that the world needs it the most. Also, can we mention the live actor/musicians on the stage; I am in LOVE with this show and could watch it daily! A must for a theatre lover/goer. I cannot recommend it enough!
By janral
Very enjoyable!
Fisher Theatre - Detroit
I really enjoyed the play. It had a cute plot and the music was incredible.
By Tawny
Enjoyable show
Fisher Theatre - Detroit
Very beautiful music, and the actors had wonderful singing voices. Such talented musicians made the performance so enjoyable.
By Nina
My faa add milt and I were very disappointed.
Fisher Theatre - Detroit
For a robust Tiny award winning show, it was slow, depressing and lackluster. Not even a show stopper in the lot. The band playing at the end was the best part. Mind you, the actors were good but the script was wanting. I don’t get the fanfare at all. The acclaim was undeserving in my opinion.
By Diva
Wonderful play and experience
Fisher Theatre - Detroit
For 90 minutes I realize that I was in Israel and nothing else was going on. The song was haunting and beautiful. The sound was off at times but I know the entire soundtrack.
The Band's Visit (Touring)
The critically acclaimed smash-hit Broadway musical The Band’s Visit is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history. It is also a Grammy Award® winner for Best Musical Theater Album.
With a score that seduces your soul and sweeps you off your feet, and featuring thrillingly talented onstage musicians, The Band’s Visit rejoices in the way music makes us laugh, makes us cry, and ultimately, brings us together.