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Artwork by Ligature Creative Group, 2014

The Visit

July 31–August 17, Main Stage

Book by Terrence McNally Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Based on the play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt Translated by Maurice Valency Choreographed by Graciela Daniele Directed by John Doyle

In her Festival debut, Broadway legend Chita Rivera embodies Claire Zachanassian, the oft-widowed richest woman in the world, who returns to the hardship-stricken town of her birth. The locals pray that her wealth will bring them a new lease on life, but the carefully plotted renewal she offers carries a dreadful price. Sardonic and morally complex, The Visit asks: What can your heart afford? Featuring Festival favorite Roger Rees and helmed by Tony Award-winning director John Doyle, this incendiary musical is one of the last collaborations between the incomparable John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally and choreography by the legendary Graciela Daniele.

Cast

Frederich Kuhn
JASON DANIELEY
Lewis Perch
MATTHEW DEMING
Annie Dummermut
DIANA DIMARZIO
Ottilie Schell
MELANIE FIELD
Peter Dummermut
DAVID GARRISON
Father Josef
RICK HOLMES
Matilde Schell
JUDY KUHN
Otto Hahnke
AARON RAMEY
Anton Schell
ROGER REES
Claire Zachanassian
CHITA RIVERA
Hans Nusselin
TIMOTHY SHEW
Young Anton
JOHN BAMBERY

Creative

Lyrics
FRED EBB
Source Playwright
FRIEDRICH DÜRRENMATT
Translator
MAURICE VALENCY
Director
JOHN DOYLE
Choreographer
GRACIELA DANIELE
Musical Director
DAVID LOUD
Scenic Designer
SCOTT PASK
Costume Designer
ANN HOULD WARD
Lighting Designer
JAPHY WEIDEMAN
Sound Designer
DAN MOSES SCHREIER

Media