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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!

DARKIE ARMO GIRL Comes to the Finborough Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022


The world premiere of Darkie Armo Girl, written and performed by Karine Bedrossian, opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 14 June 2022 (Press Nights: Thursday, 16 June 2022 and Friday, 17 June 2022 at 7.30pm).

Cast and Creative Team Announced For THE KITE RUNNER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022


The cast and creative team for the Broadway-bound limited engagement of The Kite Runner at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer.

Wake Up With BWW 1/19: THE KITE RUNNER and A STRANGE LOOP Broadway Dates Confirmed, and More!
by - Jan 19, 2022


Today's top stories include a confirmed Broadway production of The Kite Runner. The stage adaptation of the book will play July 6 through October 30, 2022 at the Hayes Theatre. Plus, the full casting and dates have been announced for the Broadway premiere of A Strange Loop. 

THE KITE RUNNER Will Open on Broadway This Summer
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2022


A stage adaptation of 2003 book The Kite Runner will arrive on Broadway this summer. The play, which previously played in London and on tour in the UK, will play July 6 through October 30, 2022 at the Hayes Theatre.The Kite Runner is adapted for the stage by Matthew Spangler and directed by Giles Croft. 

Lee Mack Replaces Stephen Fry in THE UNDERSTUDY at the Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2020


Everyone needs an understudy, right? Stepping into the role of narrator, replacing Stephen Fry, is BAFTA and British Comedy Award winning legend Lee Mack. The cast of The Understudy, now includes Matthew Horne, Emily Atack, James Norton, Mina Anwar, Natalie Casey, Adelayo Adedayo, Lucy Briggs-Owen, Sasha Frost, Marie Lawrence, and more.

Matthew Horne, Emily Atack, and More Confirmed To Join The Cast Of THE UNDERSTUDY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2020


Joining the cast of The Understudy, which will once again raise funds for the UK's theatre industry, is Matthew Horne, Emily Atack, Adelayo Adedayo, Lucy Briggs-Owen,  and Jake Ferretti. A perfect pre-Christmas treat for theatre lovers, this exclusive semi-staged rehearsed reading of The Understudy will run for two nights only at London's Palace Theatre.

THE UNDERSTUDY Semi-Staged Reading Will Raise Money For the UK Theatre Industry
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2020


A cast of 14, including Stephen Fry and James Norton, will celebrate the re-opening of the West End in an exclusive semi-staged rehearsed reading of The Understudy which was presented as an animated online play in May to raise funds for the theatre industry.

Richard Shelton Performs Frank Sinatra Live From Hollywood
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2020


This August, acclaimed actor and singer Richard Shelton will perform as Frank Sinatra for a special concert from the balcony of his home in The Hollywood Hills, in aid of Nottingham Playhouse's Curtain Up Appeal. 

Guest Blog: Sound Designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite On THE UNDERSTUDY
by Marianka Swain - May 21, 2020


It's not quite a radio play a?' not quite a film - but I think we've created something in The Understudy that will engage our audience as much as we can from the safety of our own homes.

Stephen Fry, Layton Williams, Russell Tovey, and More To Star In New Radio Play THE UNDERSTUDY To Raise Funds
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2020


The Understudy is a brand new radio play that will be broadcast in two parts on Wednesday 20th May and Wednesday 27th May to raise funds for the theatre industry which is facing a devastating impact from the health crisis.

David Ahmad, Andrei Costin and More Will Return to THE KITE RUNNER for UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2020


Several stars from the West End season of The Kite Runner are confirmed to headline the 2020 UK tour, stopping at Richmond Theatre from 10 - 14 March 2020.

David Ahmad, Andrei Costin and More Will Star in the UK Tour Of THE KITE RUNNER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2020


The Kite Runner, an unforgettable theatrical tour-de-force, is to tour the UK in 2020 following two acclaimed West End seasons, when it played to over 100,000 people and received standing ovations at every single performance. It will also premiere in Dubai at the 2,000-seat Dubai Opera.

THE KITE RUNNER Will Tour The UK
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019


The Kite Runner, an unforgettable theatrical tour-de-force, is to tour the UK in 2020 following two acclaimed West End seasons, when it played to over 100,000 people and received standing ovations at every single performance. It will also premiere in Dubai at the 2,000-seat Dubai Opera.

BWW Interview: Philip Bretherton Talks TONY'S LAST TAPE at the Omnibus Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 12, 2019


Philip Bretherton talks about his role as Tony Benn in TONY'S LAST TAPE, revived at the Clapham Omnibus Theatre in April.

TONY'S LAST TAPE Comes to Omnibus Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2019


An old man sits in a room faced with a collection of recording devices that he has collected over his long and eventful life. He opens a drawer, takes out a pipe, unscrews his flask and pours himself the first cup of tea of the day. For more than fifty years he has been recording everything that has happened to and around him, but today he has decided to make his last tape.

Omnibus Theatre Unveils Spring 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2018


Omnibus Theatre announces its new Spring programme. Highlights for the new season include four long-running plays, two revivals and the return of the month-long 96 Festival.

Cast Announced For Giles Croft's Farewell Nottingham Playhouse Production THE CHERRY ORCHARD
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017


Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company announces casting for Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE KITE RUNNER's Return to the West End
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2017


After winning rave reviews at Wyndham's Theatre, receiving standing ovations at every show and captivating an audience of 60,000 theatregoers earlier this year, The Kite Runner has returned to the West End in a strictly limited 8-week season at the Playhouse Theatre. David Ahmad now plays the show's narrator, Amir. New to the West End cast are Ravi Aujla, Umar Pasha Jay Sajjid and Karl Seth. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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