Thursday, August 8, 2019
Meet the stars of the unusual Tony Award Winning Musical, 'The Band’s Visit,' now in Charlotte.
The Band's Visit is visiting Charlotte. The Broadway musical nearly swept the 2018 Tony Awards with 10 wins, including Best Musical. Described as 'joyously offbeat,' it tells the story of Egyptian musicians who find themselves stranded in an Israeli desert town.
We talk with the starring actors about the show and its cultural impact.
Guests
Sasson Gabay, actor who plays "Tewfiq" in The Band's Visit, a role he originated in the 2007 Israeli film on which the musical is based. He's had a prominent career in Israeli theatre, television and film.
Chilina Kennedy, actress who plays "Dina" in The Band's Visit. She is best-known for her run as Carole King in Broadway’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
The Band's Visit is at the Knight Theater August 6-25 as part of the Broadway Lights series. Details and tickets.
