Matthew Spangler

Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.

THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO UK Tour Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2025

Nottingham Playhouse and UK Productions will present THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO in a new restaging of the 2023 world-premiere adaptation by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler.

Denver Center Theatre Company Unveils Playwrights for the 20th Annual Colorado New Play Summit
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced playwrights, dates, and details for the 2026 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). The 20th annual festival will take place over one weekend on February 14-15.

New Work by Robert Schenkkan and More Set for TheatreWorks' New Works Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this summer for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 22nd Annual New Works Festival. Learn more!

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, NEXT TO NORMAL And More Set for 2025/26 Denver Center Theatre Company Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2025

Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the 2025/26 season for the regional producing theatre arm of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA).

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present NY Season at The Joyce Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

The world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company will return to The Joyce Theater for its 99th season featuring 11 works across three programs titled Dances of the Mind. Learn more!

Theatreworks Silicon Valley to Receive $10,000 From The National Endowment for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $10,000. Learn more about the grants and about the company.

Review: THE KITE RUNNER at Kennedy Center
by Shelby Tyler - Jun 27, 2024

In a time and age where it seems that our dichotomous natures are at the core of all interaction, there is one thing that remains true: we are all human, faced with difficult choices and sometimes, we make the wrong choices.

Review Roundup: THE KITE RUNNER National Tour is Now Underway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

The North American tour of The Kite Runner opened on April 9 at ASU Gammage in Tempe, AZ before moving on to nearly 20 cities.  Read the reviews here!

Interview: Theatre Life with Salar Nader
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 14, 2024

Today’s subject Salar Nader is currently living his theatre life as the Tabla Artist in the national tour of The Kite Runner. The show will conclude it’s tour in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center starting on June 25th and playing through June 30th.

Review: THE KITE RUNNER Presented By Broadway In Chicago
by Zac Thriffiley - Jun 14, 2024

Fans of the novel may be enthralled at seeing the characters and events of THE KITE RUNNER brought to life before their eyes, largely through moving performances and clever stagecraft. But this dramatization feels unsatisfying, an adaptation that ultimately fails to convince audiences that it is necessary much less an improvement on the original.

THE KITE RUNNER Arrives at the Newly Restored Theatre Royal Brighton Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Based on Khaled Hosseini's international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man's journey to confront his past and find redemption.

BEAUTIFUL & More Lead Chicago's June 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2024

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2024 include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and more!

THE KITE RUNNER Tour Comes to the Overture Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

THE KITE RUNNER, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel, will play at Overture Center's Capitol Theater from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 for five performances.

Review: THE KITE RUNNER, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Apr 10, 2024

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, adapted by Mathew Spangler and directed by Giles Croft, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.

THE KITE RUNNER to be Presented at State Theatre New Jersey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024

State Theatre New Jersey will present The Kite Runner, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini’s internationally best-selling novel. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE KITE RUNNER Comes to the Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024

THE KITE RUNNER, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel, will play at Overture Center's Capitol Theater from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 for five performances.

THE KITE RUNNER Returns to San Jose in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024

The Kite Runner, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini’s internationally bestselling novel, returns home to San Jose’s Hammer Theatre in two weeks.

Martha Graham Dance Company To Present Spring 2024 New York Season At City Center This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2024

Experience the MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY at their Spring 2024 New York Season at City Center from April 17-20.

Full Cast Set For the North American Tour of THE KITE RUNNER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for the North American tour of THE KITE RUNNER, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel. Find out who is starring in the show here!