Performances Begin Tomorrow for SAKINA'S RESTAURANT Starring Aasif Mandvi

Twenty years after its Obie Award-winning debut, actor, writer, and former correspondent for "The Daily Show" Aasif Mandvi (Disgraced) begins performances tomorrow in Sakina's Restaurant, the vibrant, funny, and heartwarming one-man show that centers on an Indian immigrant who comes to New York to work at a restaurant and live the American dream. The limited engagement was recently extended for a five-week-only run at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Opening night is set for Sunday, October 14.

Originally directed and developed by Kimberly Hughes and under the tutelage of legendary acting teacher Wynn Handman, this production is directed by Kimberly Senior. The creative team includes Wilson Chin (scenic design), Jen Caprio (costume design), Mary Louise Geiger (lighting design), and Jill BC Du Boff (sound design).

Mandvi's performance will also be recorded as an Audible Original production, available to millions of listeners across the globe. Award-winning Audible performances of captivating stage productions starring Billy Crudup, Judith Light, John Lithgow, Carey Mulligan, and others are available for preorder and download at www.audible.com/theater.

Each day beginning at 10:00am, a limited amount of rush tickets for Sakina's Restaurant will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rush tickets will be sold exclusively byTodayTix for $30. To gain access to rush tickets, ticket-buyers must download the TodayTix app and unlock the functionality by sharing on their Facebook or Twitter pages. Tickets will be available for pick up at the Minetta Lane Theatre box office. Mobile rush concludes when inventory has sold out or two hours before the performance.

Tickets for Sakina's Restaurant are available at www.sakinasrestaurantplay.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-982-2787, and in-person at the Minetta Lane Theatre box office (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue - one block south of W. 3rd Street). For current box office hours, please visit www.minettalanenyc.com.

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