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BIO

LCT: Oslo. Theater: Veil'd (Women's Project), The Invisible Hand (NYTW), The Happiest Song Plays Last (Second Stage), Homebody/Kabul (dir. Frank Galati/Mark Taper, BAM; dir. Declan Donnellan/NYTW), The Retreating World (Cooper Union, McCarter), East is East (MTC). Film: Eagle Eye, Wasabi Tuna. TV: "Madam Secretary," "Franklin & Bash," "NCIS: Los Angeles," "Medium," "NCIS," "Ghost Whisperer," "CSI," "Drive," "Lost," "24," "JAG," "Without a Trace," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." Education: M.F.A., Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Rahim Khan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Tewfiq [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Hassan Asfour

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Original Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2014
Imam Saleem

[Off-Broadway]
2001
A Munkrat

Khwaja Aziz Mondanabosh/Zai Garshi/The Marabout (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Abdul


Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Ensemble

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THE KITE RUNNER Plays Final Broadway Performance

On October 30, 2022, Broadway says goodbye to The Kite Runner, which plays its final performance at the Hayes Theater. The Kite Runner ran for 17 previews and 101 regular performances. 
VIDEO: THE KITE RUNNER's Azita Ghanizada Gives Curtain Call Speech on the Anniversary of the Taliban Takeover of Kabul

On the year anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Kabul, The Kite Runner's Azita Ghanizada made a speech at curtain call, recognizing the anniversary, and the human rights violations of the past year. Watch the speech here.
THE KITE RUNNER Will Require Masks For Friday Evening Performances Beginning Next Week

Beginning next Friday, August 19th,  Broadway’s The Kite Runner will require audiences to wear masks at Friday evening performances at the Hayes Theater. This will be effective through the limited engagement ending on October 30. 
Photos: On The Red Carpet For Opening Night of THE KITE RUNNER on Broadway!

The Kite Runner is officially open on Broadway! Based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel and adapted by Matthew Spangler, the production comes to New York from two successful seasons in London's West End and will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the rred carpet below!
Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Celebrates Opening Night

BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night of The Kite Runner on Broadway and you can check out photos from the post-show festivities here!
Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Takes Opening Night Bows

The Kite Runner is officially open on Broadway! The show will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel and adapted by Matthew Spangler, the production comes to New York from two successful seasons in London's West End. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and we have photos from the curtain call.
Review Roundup: THE KITE RUNNER Opens On Broadway!

The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner opens tonight night on Broadway. The show will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). Read the reviews!
Photos: See New Photos from THE KITE RUNNER On Broadway!

The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner opens tomorrow night on Broadway. See photos from the production!
VIDEO: See Highlights from THE KITE RUNNER On Broadway!

The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner is currently in previews on Broadway!
Photos: First Look at Amir Arison, Faran Tahir & More in THE KITE RUNNER on Broadway

The Kite Runner is now in performances on Broadway! Opening night is July 21, and it will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Leading the cast is Amir Arison (Amir) and Faran Tahir (Baba). Get a first look at photos here!
Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Gets Ready for Broadway

The Kite Runner is on its way to Broadway! The limited engagement is set to begin previews at The Hayes Theater on July 6; opening night is July 21, and it will run through October 30.   The cast just met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities!
Cast and Creative Team Announced For THE KITE RUNNER

The cast and creative team for the Broadway-bound limited engagement of The Kite Runner at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer.
Jewish Plays Project Welcomes Clea Alsip, Gus Birney, Grantham Coleman And More To New Plays In Development

The Jewish Plays Project has announced the acting company of the 10th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. The ten works feature acclaimed actors including Clea Alsip (M. Butterfly, Nantucket Sleigh Ride), Gus Birney (Dickinson, The Mist), Twinkle Burke (Gotham, Bull), Grantham Coleman (The Great Society, Much Ado About Nothing), and more.
Breaking: Original Film Star Sasson Gabai will Join THE BAND'S VISIT on Broadway as Tewfiq this Month

It was quite the eventful night for THE BAND'S VISIT. The show won Tonys in 10 of the 11 categories for which it was nominated, including the biggest prize of the evening, Best Musical. However, trophies weren't the only things to be excited about, as in the press room a long wafting rumor was confirmed as we learned that Israeli actor Sasson Gabai would be taking over the role that won Tony Shalhoub a Tony award beginning on June 26.
THE BAND'S VISIT to Launch Tour in 2019; New Block of Broadway Tickets on Sale Now

The North American Tour of The Band's Visit will launch in Providence, Rhode Island in June 2019. Exact dates and additional cities will be announced at a later date. The show's producers also announced today that a new block of tickets for The Band's Visit are now on sale through Sunday, February 17, 2019.
VIDEO: Watch Tony Nominees Katrina Lenk, Tony Shalhoub & the Cast of THE BAND'S VISIT Perform for NPR's Tiny Desk Series!

The Band's Visit recently made a visit of their own to NPR's Tiny Desk series. Watch below as the cast and company perform music from the Tony-Award Nominated new musical!
Photo Coverage: The NYPD Band Visits THE BAND'S VISIT

Last night, the company of The Band's Visit (including Tony Award nominees Katrina Lenk and Ari'el Stachel), and the musical's on stage Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra (George Abud, Ossama Farouk, Sam Sadigursky, Harvey Valdesand Garo Yellin) invited the real life NYPD Ceremonial Police Band (under the direction of Lieutenant Tony Giorgio). The band attended the performance, and then joined in on stage to play a song together.
Photo Flash: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates 200 Performances and Umm Kulthum's Birthday

THE BAND'S VISIT plays its 200th Broadway performance on Friday, May 4, 2018, which would have been Umm Kulthum's 114th Birthday. Check out photos from the celebration below!
DVR Alert: THE BAND'S VISIT to Kick Off Broadway Week on the TODAY Show

It was revealed on Twitter tonight that the cast of The Bands Visit will stop by the TODAY show this week for a special performance from the show and kicking off Broadway Week on the morning show, beginning Tuesday, May 1.
Photo Coverage: Theatre Forward Honors August Wilson, David Yazbek at Chairman's Awards Gala

Theatre Forward and Chairman John Thomopoulous just led a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman's Awards Gala last night, April 9th at The Pierre New York (2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue). The Chairman's Awards Gala supports the work of Theatre Forward, currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary season, which is dedicated to advancing American theatres and its communities through its Educating Through Theatre and Advancing Strong Theatre initiatives.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dariush Kashani been in?

Dariush Kashani has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Dariush Kashani been in?

Dariush Kashani has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Dariush Kashani been nominated for?

and Ensemble (Obie Awards) for Oslo.

What awards has Dariush Kashani won?

Dariush Kashani has won the Ensemble award at the Obie Awards for his work in Oslo.

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