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Barzin Akhavan

Barzin Akhavan is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Kite Runner, Macbeth, and Network.

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The Kite Runner The Kite Runner
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Baba (Understudy) [Replacement], General Taheri (Understudy) [Replacement], Rahim Kahn (Understudy) [Replacement], Russian Soldier #2 (Understudy) [Replacement], Dr. Schneider (Understudy) [Replacement], Omar Faisal (Understudy) [Replacement], Ali (Understudy) [Replacement], Farid (Understudy) [Replacement]
Macbeth Macbeth
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Macduff
Network Network
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Jack Snowden, Warm-Up Guy
Hamlet Hamlet
[New York]
Waterwell Production, 2017
Ghost, Player King, Priest

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CALLBACK by Santino Fontana and More Set for New York Stage & Film 2026 Filmmakers' W Photo
CALLBACK by Santino Fontana and More Set for New York Stage & Film 2026 Filmmakers' Workshop Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

New York Stage & Film has revealed the cohort for its 2026 Filmmakers’ Workshop. S&F’s Summer Season audiences experience stories in their earliest stages before they go to Broadway, Off-Broadway, resident theaters and more.
Casts Set for New York Stage & Film's 2026 Summer Season Photo
Casts Set for New York Stage & Film's 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026

New York Stage & Film has revealed initial casting for its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and The Bardavon, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon.
Review: THE MOTION at Arena Stage Photo
Review: THE MOTION at Arena Stage
by Itai Yasur - May 17, 2026

An utterly convincing rollercoaster of life, death, and the world around us. See what our critic had to say.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE MOTION at Arena Stage Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE MOTION at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2026

Arena Stage has released rehearsal footage of THE MOTION, Christopher Chen's fiercely intelligent new play now playing through June 14, 2026 at the Fichandler Stage.
Barzin Akhavan, Nehal Joshi and More to Star in THE MOTION at Arena Stage Photo
Barzin Akhavan, Nehal Joshi and More to Star in THE MOTION at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026

Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for The Motion, by Obie Award winner Christopher Chen. Directed by Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif, this production will run in Arena’s in-the-round Fichandler Stage. 
Theatre For A New Audience To Present THE TRAGEDY OF CORIOLANUS Photo
Theatre For A New Audience To Present THE TRAGEDY OF CORIOLANUS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025

Theatre for a New Audience will present THE TRAGEDY OF CORIOLANUS by William Shakespeare, directed by Ash K. Tata, at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn.
THE TRAGEDY OF CORIOLANUS Comes to Theatre For A New Audience in 2026 Photo
THE TRAGEDY OF CORIOLANUS Comes to Theatre For A New Audience in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2025

The Tragedy of Coriolanus is coming to Theatre For A New Audience next year. Performances will run February 1 - March 1, 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Photos: The Cast of MEET THE CARTOZIANS Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: The Cast of MEET THE CARTOZIANS Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 18, 2025

Meet the Cartozians officially opened last night, November 17, at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here.
Photos: Second Stage Theater’s MEET THE CARTOZIANS Cast Meets the Press Photo
Photos: Second Stage Theater’s MEET THE CARTOZIANS Cast Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 16, 2025

Talene Monahon’s MEET THE CARTOZIANS, directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer, will kick off Second Stage Theater’s  47th Season. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
A DISTINCT SOCIETY to be Presented at Weston Theater in August Photo
A DISTINCT SOCIETY to be Presented at Weston Theater in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025

Weston Theater Company is taking audiences on a moving journey about love, migration, and finding home in A Distinct Society. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
TIMON OF ATHENS Launches New Season of Play On Podcasts Photo
TIMON OF ATHENS Launches New Season of Play On Podcasts
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025

The timeless tale of betrayal, wealth, and disillusionment gets a bold new voice as Timon of Athens, one of William Shakespeare's most enigmatic plays, makes its debut as a serialized podcast drama.
Kareem Fahmy’s A DISTINCT SOCIETY to Have Industry Reading at Open Jar Studios Photo
Kareem Fahmy’s A DISTINCT SOCIETY to Have Industry Reading at Open Jar Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

The Workshop Theater, in partnership with Weston Theater Company, is hosting an exclusive New York City reading of Kareem Fahmy’s A DISTINCT SOCIETY. Learn more!
Christopher Lowell, Brittany Bradford and More Set for New York Stage and Film 2025 S Photo
Christopher Lowell, Brittany Bradford and More Set for New York Stage and Film 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025

New York Stage and Film has revealed the cast members for its 40th Anniversary Summer Season at Marist University, kicking off today in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn more!
Review: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at Old Globe Theatre Photo
Review: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at Old Globe Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Jun 28, 2025

For his production of ALL’S WELL, director Peter Francis James has much to work with including plenty of solid actors and an equally strong technical team, but the production’s frothy overlay often feels off key
Review: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at The Old Globe Photo
Review: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 20, 2025

The Old Globe gives “All’s Well That Ends Well” the royal treatment with glam costumes and a game cast, but that only goes so far in distracting from the lack of romance in this romantic comedy.
The Old Globe Announces Cast for ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL Photo
The Old Globe Announces Cast for ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2025

The Old Globe has just announced the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well. Two-time Obie Award-winner Peter Francis James (Public Theater’s Stuff Happens, Classic Stage Company’s The Maids, Broadway’s The Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino, Broadway’s Present Laughter with Kevin Kline) directs a cast of 22.
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL Company Revealed At The Old Globe Photo
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL Company Revealed At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2025

The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well. Two-time Obie Award-winner Peter Francis James (Public Theater's Stuff Happens, Classic Stage Company's The Maids, Broadway's The Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino, Broadway's Present Laughter with Kevin Kline) directs a cast of 22.
Winnie Holzman's CHOICE Enters Final Weeks of Performances at McCarter Theatre Photo
Winnie Holzman's CHOICE Enters Final Weeks of Performances at McCarter Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

Winnie Holzman’s new comedy, Choice, will wrap up its acclaimed run on Sunday June 2 at the Berlind Theatre at Princeton’s McCarter Theatre Center.
Callum Adams, Shereen Ahmed & More to Star in the World Premiere of THE AGE OF INNOCE Photo
Callum Adams, Shereen Ahmed & More to Star in the World Premiere of THE AGE OF INNOCENCE at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for the Globe-commissioned world premiere of The Age of Innocence.
Memoir NEVER A GIRL, ALWAYS A BOY Will Be Adapted For The Stage Photo
Memoir NEVER A GIRL, ALWAYS A BOY Will Be Adapted For The Stage
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

Award-winning memoir Never Once a Girl, Always a Boy by Jo Ivester has been adapted for the stage and will have industry presentations on Friday, October 13, 2023.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Barzin Akhavan been in?

Barzin Akhavan has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Barzin Akhavan been in?

Barzin Akhavan has not appeared in the West End.

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