The Visit: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
The Visit revolves around Claire Zachanassian, a wealthy woman who returns to her impoverished hometown of Brachen, Switzerland. Seeing that the town is in desperate need of financial assistance, Claire offers to provide a substantial sum if the townspeople fulfill a dark request revolving a man who once wronged her. As the townspeople grapple with the moral dilemma, The Visit becomes a haunting exploration of greed, revenge, and the consequences of choices.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2001)
Cast: Medium (15+ Roles)
Setting: Switzerland
Creative Team
Music: John Kander
Lyrics: Fred Ebb
Book: Terrence McNally
Based On: The Visit➝ by Friedrich Durrenmatt
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2015)➝
Licensing
The Visit is not currently available for licensing.
Tags
2000s, Based on a Play, Dark, Dramatic, Thriller, Two-Word, Winter
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