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Review: SELLING KABUL at Signature Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Mar 4, 2023

Covering a topic as fraught as the US involvement in Afghanistan can be difficult and deeply painful, but Signature’s production of 'Selling Kabul' manages to be honest, unflinching, and compassionate without losing sight of who matters in its tale.

Video: First Look at SELLING KABUL at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023

Get a first look at footage of Selling Kabul at Signature Theatre.

Mazin Akar, Neagheen Homaifar & More to Star in SELLING KABUL at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023

Signature Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the play Selling Kabul, written by Sylvia Khoury.

THE KITE RUNNER Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Team BWW - Oct 30, 2022

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. 

THE KITE RUNNER Will Launch North American Tour in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022

Dramatic Publishing has licensed the Broadway production of The Kite Runner, and a North American tour is being planned for 2024. Tour cities, dates and casting will be announced. The Kite Runner will have played 17 previews and 117 regular performances on Broadway.

VIDEO: THE KITE RUNNER's Azita Ghanizada Gives Curtain Call Speech on the Anniversary of the Taliban Takeover of Kabul
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022

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!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022

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
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022

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
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022

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!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2022

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!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2022

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!
by Show Highlights - Jul 15, 2022

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2022

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
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 14, 2022

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!

2021 NYC INDIE THEATRE FILM FESTIVAL Announces Full Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2021

The New Ohio Theatre’s NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival announced the 2021 online film lineup today. NYCITFF offers a selection of new feature-length and short films, filmmaker Q&As, and a conversation with prolific screenwriter and playwright Qui Nguyen between March 10-14.

Stage Vets Heather Parcells, Tracee Beazer, James Patterson and More to Walk OFF THE RUNWAY in New TV Series
by TV News Desk - Oct 12, 2016

Broadway Veterans Heather Parcells (A Chorus Line, Finding Neverland), Tracee Beazer (Something Rotten, CAMP), James Patterson (Gigi, Beauty and the Beast), Brian Keane (Warhorse, Cyrano) will join the cast of the new media television project, Off The Runway.

Riant Theatre's Strawberry One-Act Festival Names 20 Finalists
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 15, 2015

The Riant Theatre has announced the 20 semi-finalists in the 28th Strawberry One-Act Festival competition, who will be presenting performances on Sunday, August 16 from 3:00pm - 11:00pm at the Tato Laviera Theatre, 240 East 123rd Street.

Yasmine Lever's LAND OF BROKEN TOYS Set for FringeNYC, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2015

After being workshopped at The Flea Theatre, The Other Broadway Is proud to present Land of Broken Toys, a play with music, at the 19th annual New York International Fringe Festival - Fringe NYC.

Riant Theatre's Strawberry One-Act Festival Holds 21-Play Marathon, Sunday AUG 9 at Tato Laviera Theatre in Harlem
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 8, 2015

The Riant Theatre's 28th Season of the Strawberry One-Act Festival will showcase a marathon of 21 one-act plays on Sunday, August 9 from 1:00pm - 11:00pm at the Tato Laviera Theatre, 240 East 123rd Street, between Second and Third Avenues.