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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Santa Barbara Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Santa Barbara Awards; THE ADDAMS FAMILY, BOOK OF WILL, University of California Santa Barbara, Department of Theater/Dance & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards December 5th Standings; THE ADDAMS FAMILY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; NIGHT NIGHT, ROGER ROGER Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; THE ADDAMS FAMILY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: ENGLISH at Berkeley Rep Shows How Language Runs Deeper Than Just Words
by Jim Munson - Apr 10, 2023

What did our critic think of ENGLISH at Berkeley Rep? BroadwayWorld reviews Sanaz Toossi's beguilingly serious comedy running through May 7th.

Review: ENGLISH at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Steve Murray - Apr 9, 2023

What did our critic think of ENGLISH at Berkeley Repertory Theatre?

Photos: First Look at The West Coast Premiere of ENGLISH at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023

Get a first look at Sanaz Toossi's English, performing at Berkeley Repertory Theatre now through May 7, 2023. 

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for ENGLISH West Coast Premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2023

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of award-winning playwright Sanaz Toossi’s English, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Ensemble Theatre Company's SELLING KABUL at the New Vic Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 5, 2023

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) has released production photos for the third show of its 2022-23 Season, the suspenseful thriller, SELLING KABUL, written by Sylvia Khoury and directed by Nike Doukas. SELLING KABUL runs through Sunday, February 19, 2023 at The New Vic in Santa Barbara. Check out the photos here!

Photos: First Look At The Cast of SELLING KABUL At Ensemble Theatre Company
by Robert Diamond - Jan 27, 2023

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) begins the new year with the third show of its 2022-23 Season, the suspenseful thriller, SELLING KABUL, written by Sylvia Khoury and directed by Nike Doukas.

Ensemble Theatre Company Presents SELLING KABUL By Sylvia Khoury
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2023

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) begins the new year with the third show of its 2022-23 Season, the suspenseful thriller, SELLING KABUL, written by Sylvia Khoury and directed by Nike Doukas.

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!