TV: An Interview With Bashar B. Barazi

A Dream of Arabia makes its highly anticipated United States premiere June 12-15, 2008 at Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest, Illinois.

As two US led wars rage on in the Middle East and Americans try to grasp the cultural differences driving much of the conflict, a new theatrical production attempts to clear up misconceptions and build a bridge across the expansive cultural divide that so often hinders tolerance between Middle Eastern and Western societies.

A Dream of Arabia marks the first time a theatrical rendition of authentic Middle Eastern dance will appear on-stage in the United States. The brain child of Bashar B. Barazi, founder of MAQAM, the world's largest producer and distributor of Arabic and Middle Eastern media, A Dream of Arabia offers insight into traditional Middle Eastern dance and music. Envisioning a post-performance audience more educated and hopeful than when they walked in the door, this dream embarks on a spectacular journey utilizing the universal language of music and dance.

Critics call it a "Majestic fusion of dance and theater", and dance luminaries describe it as "Spectacular", and "Like a Middle Eastern 'Riverdance'". A Dream of Arabia, a one-of-a-kind show featuring stunning authentic Middle Eastern dance and music, has captured audiences around the world and comes to Chicago for an exclusive limited engagement. With an international cast of 21 renowned dancers, it is the first theatrical, Broadway-style production of its kind.

For more information, visit the official web site www.adreamofarabia.com. Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased online or by calling the box office at 708-488-5000. Free parking is included.

Official Web Site: www.adreamofarabia.com