David Yazbek on 'The Band's Visit,' a New Musical

The Leonard Lopate Show | Dec 26, 2016

Playwright Itamar Moses and composer/performer David Yazbek discuss the Atlantic Theater Company production of “The Band’s Visit,” a new musical based on the critically acclaimed screenplay which received 36 major international awards. The show tells the story of an Egyptian Police Band that arrives in Israel to play a concert, but ends up stranded in a remote village in the middle of the desert. Extended thru January 8th.

Events: "The Band's Visit" has been extended through January 8th at Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20 Street). Visit their website for tickets and showtimes.

David Yazbek will be performing at Feinstein's 54 Below (254 W. 54th St., Cellar) on January 9th. For details, visit their website.

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