"In Broadway’s ‘The Band’s Visit,’ mistranslation leads to musical connection" PBS NewsHour 12/20/2017

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SUMMARY:  When the members of an Egyptian band arrive in an Israeli city for a performance, it's clear something is wrong -- they've gotten the name wrong and ended up in a sleepy desert town.  That's the premise of a new musical, "The Band's Visit," that's connecting with audiences and critics alike.  Jeffrey Brown reports.