The Visit

The Visit is the title of various English translations of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's play Der Besuch der alten Dame (literally, "The Visit of the Old Lady"). It is probably the most well-known of his work, at least in the English-speaking world. The play deals with the themes of punishment, greed, revenge, and moral strength.

Adaptations

The Visit is a popular performance for language students, as it is considered one of the keystones of twentieth century German Literature.

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The play was adapted as an opera libretto by the author and set to music by composer Gottfried von Einem, entitled Besuch der alten Dame and translated as The Visit of the Old Lady, and was first performed in 1971.

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Gottfried von Einem - 1971

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Ingrid Bergman starred in a film adaptation directed by Bernhard Wicki in 1964.

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The plot was used for Kander and Ebb's musical The Visit, which received its first production at Chicago's Goodman Theatre in 2001.

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Kander and Ebb - Musical - Chicago - 2001

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