Disgraced 2012

Ages: 13+
Opened: October 22, 2012
Closing: December 23, 2012

Disgraced - 2012 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Claire Tow Theater
150 West 65 Street New York, NY 10023

DISGRACED is the story of Amir Kapoor, a successful Pakistani-American lawyer who is rapidly moving up the corporate ladder while distancing himself from his cultural roots. When Amir and his wife Emily, a white artist influenced by Islamic paintings, host a dinner party, what starts out as a friendly conversation escalates into something far more damaging.



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Lincoln Theater Center Closes Twice-Extended DISGRACED Today
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2012

The Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 production of DISGRACED, the new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior, closes today, December 23 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street).

LCT Announces Second Extension of DISGRACED, Now Through 12/23
by Kelsey Denette - November 1, 2012

The Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 production of DISGRACED, the new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior, has been extended for a second time through Sunday, December 23 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). The production, which features Heidi Armbruster, Erik Jensen, Aasif Mandvi, Omar Maskati and Karen Pittman, was originally scheduled to run through November 18 and was then extended through Sunday December 2. DISGRACED is produced by arrangement with the Araca Group.

BWW Interview: A Searing Dramatic Break for Daily Show’s Aasif Mandvi
by Naomi Serviss - November 5, 2012

DISGRACED, starring Aasif Mandvi, brings to a rolling boil the issues of identity, racism, marital infidelity and the high cost of ethnic assimilation.

Lincoln Center Theater Cancels Performances of LCT3's DISGRACED, 10/28 & 29
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2012

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that is has been forced to cancel tonight's (Sunday, October 28) 7pm performance of the LCT3 production of DISGRACED at the Claire Tow Theater due to the incoming storm and the shutdown of the New York City transit system tonight at 7pm. Today's 2pm matinee of DISGRACED will be performed as scheduled.

LCT3 Extends DISGRACED Through 12/2
by Kelsey Denette - October 23, 2012

The Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 production of DISGRACED, the new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior, has been extended through Sunday, December 2 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). The production, which features Heidi Armbruster, Erik Jensen, Aasif Mandvi, Omar Maskati and Karen Pittman, was originally scheduled to run through November 18. DISGRACED is produced by arrangement with the Araca Group.

Photo Flash: LCT3's DISGRACED Opens Monday; See the Production Shots!
by Kelsey Denette - October 19, 2012

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's 2012-2013 season opens this Monday (October 22) at 7pm with Disgraced, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior and featuring Heidi Armbruster, Erik Jensen, Aasif Mandvi, Omar Maskati, and Karen Pittman, at the Claire Tow Theater, LCT3's new home at Lincoln Center Theater (150 West 65 Street). All tickets are $20.

Erik Jensen Joins LCT3's DISGRACED, Beginning Performances Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - October 10, 2012

Erik Jensen will join the cast of the LCT3 production of Disgraced, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior, beginning tonight, Wednesday, October 10. Mr. Jensen will assume the role of Isaac from Adam Dannheisser, who is recovering from an illness which forced him to withdraw from the production. Disgraced began previews Sunday, October 7 and will open on Monday, October 22 for a limited engagement at the Claire Tow Theater, 150 West 65 Street.

Playwrights Horizons Opens LIVEforFIVE Lottery Entries for 1st DETROIT Preview; Deadline 8/20
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2012

Playwrights Horizons begins accepting entries today, Wednesday, August 15, for its popular LIVEforFIVE online lottery for $5 tickets to DETROIT, the New York premiere of the much-heralded new play by Obie Award winner Lisa D'Amour. Ms. D'Amour is both a 2011 Pulitzer Prize finalist for this play and a 2011 Steinberg Playwright Award winner for her body of work. Directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman (Maple and Vine at Playwrights Horizons, Slowgirl, Stunning, Naked Angels' This Wide Night) in a completely new production, DETROITis being presented as the first production of the theater company's 2012/2013 Season.

Heidi Armbruster, Adam Dannheiser and More to Lead LCT3's DISGRACED
by Kelsey Denette - July 26, 2012

LCT3 has announced that Heidi Armbruster, Adam Dannheiser, Aasif Mandvi, Omar Maskati, and Karen Pittman will comprise the cast of five of DISGRACED, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior, which will open LCT3's 2012 - 2013 season beginning Sunday, October 7 through Sunday, November 18 at LCT3's new home at Lincoln Center Theater, the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, October 22. LCT3 is producing this New York premiere of DISGRACED by arrangement with the Araca Group.

Kimberly Senior to Direct LCT3's DISGRACED; Opens 11/18
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2012

LCT3 will open its 2012-2013 season with DISGRACED, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior beginning Monday, October 15 through Sunday, November 18 at LCT3's new home at Lincoln Center Theater, the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, October 22. LCT3 is producing this New York premiere of DISGRACED by arrangement with the Araca Group.

Disgraced FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Disgraced have there been?
Disgraced has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2012 and Broadway which opened in 2014.
What awards has Disgraced been nominated for?
Disgraced has been nominated for several awards including Playwriting at the Obie Awards for Ayad Akhtar, the John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Ayad Akhtar, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Ayad Akhtar.
What awards has Disgraced won?
Disgraced has won several prestigious awards, including the Playwriting Obie Award for Ayad Akhtar and the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for Ayad Akhtar. Additionally, Ayad Akhtar was awarded The Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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