Tony Nominees John Cariani, Tony Shalhoub & More Enlisted for World Premiere of The Band's Visit Off-Broadway

Could this subject matter be any more timely? Tony nominees John Cariani and Tony Shalhoub are just some of the names tapped for the world premiere of new musical The Band’s Visit. Following an Egyptian Police Band's unexpected experiences in Israel, the off-Broadway production will play a limited engagement November 11 through December 18. Opening night is scheduled for December 8 at the Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater.

Originally set to be helmed by Hal Prince this past spring, as previously reported the show will now feature direction by David Cromer, a book by Itamar Moses, an original score by David Yazbek and choreography by Lee Sher.

Along with Cariani (Something Rotten!) as Itzik and Shalhoub (Act One) as Tewfiq, the cast will include George Abud (The Visit) as Camal, Bill Army (Act One) as Zelger, Katrina Lenk (Once) as Dina, Erik Liberman (LoveMusik) as Telephone Guy, Andrew Polk (House of Cards) as Avrum, Rachel Prather (Once) as Julia, Jonathan Raviv (The Ragged Claws) as Sammy, Sharone Sayegh (Mamma Mia!) as Anna, Kristen Sieh (Men on Boats) as Iris and Alok Tewari (Awake and Sing!) as Simon. Additional casting will be announced later.

An Egyptian Police Band arrives in Israel to play a concert. After a mix up at the border, they are sent to a remote village in the middle of the desert. With no bus until morning and no hotel in sight, these unlikely travelers are taken in by the locals. Under the spell of the desert sky, their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways. A new musical based on the critically acclaimed screenplay which received 36 major international awards.

The Band’s Visit will feature scenic design by Scott Pask, costume design by Sarah Laux, lighting design by Tyler Micoleau, sound design by Clive Goodwin and music direction by Andrea Grody.