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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
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.

Cast Set for PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023

Discover the talented cast of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, coming to The Huntington Theatre Company on March 15th. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.

FUENTA OVEJUNA to be Presented at Theatre for a New Audience in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

Theatre for a New Audience will present the Off-Broadway premiere in English of the great Spanish author Lope de Vega’s Fuente Ovejuna (1612), translated by the late British poet, novelist, and playwright Adrian Mitchell.

Full Cast Announced For TheatreWorks' World Premiere of A DISTINCT SOCIETY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced full casting for World Premiere of A Distinct Society, presented in association with Pioneer Theatre Company. In this moving play by Kareem Fahmy, a quiet library that straddles the United States and Canada becomes the battlefield for border control.

World Premiere of Kareem Fahmy's A DISTINCT SOCIETY to Open at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2023

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present the World Premiere of A Distinct Society, presented in association with Pioneer Theatre Company.

Matt Rauch, Tina Benko & More to Star in DISRUPTION Readings at Open Jar Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023

DISRUPTION, a new play written by Andrew Stein and directed by Hersh Ellis will have two special reading presentations on Thursday, February 16 at 12:00PM and 3:00PM at Open Jar Studios.

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.

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. 

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 21, 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!

Photos: See New Photos from THE KITE RUNNER On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2022

The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner opens tomorrow night on Broadway. See photos from the production!

VIDEO: See Highlights from THE KITE RUNNER On Broadway!
by Show Highlights - Jul 15, 2022

The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner is currently in previews on Broadway!

Photos: First Look at Amir Arison, Faran Tahir & More in THE KITE RUNNER on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2022

The Kite Runner is now in performances on Broadway! Opening night is July 21, and it will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Leading the cast is Amir Arison (Amir) and Faran Tahir (Baba). Get a first look at photos here!

Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Gets Ready for Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 14, 2022

The Kite Runner is on its way to Broadway! The limited engagement is set to begin previews at The Hayes Theater on July 6; opening night is July 21, and it will run through October 30.   The cast just met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities!

BWW Review: SELLING KABUL at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Apr 28, 2022

The lies we tell ourselves and each other, Dear Readers, and the information we choose to divulge and that which we choose to keep to ourselves, those choices are at the heart of “Selling Kabul”, the current show playing at the Seattle Rep.

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