Review: REFUGEE RHAPSODY at Contemporary American Theater Festival
Refugee Rhapsody, by Yussef El Guindi, is kind of funny.
Refugee Rhapsody, by Yussef El Guindi, is kind of funny.
Playwright Yussef El Guindi has given us a window into many issues at once—too many at once to keep track of, from this critic’s perspective.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival launched its 2026 season, featuring five new plays, including four world premieres by Lisa D'Amour, Yussef El Guindi, Beth Kander, and Aurin Squire.
Portland Center Stage announced the 26th annual JAW New Play Festival at The Armory.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival announced full casts and creative teams for its 2026 mainstage season at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W.
Artists Repertory Theatre announced its 44th season, featuring three comedies by Pacific Northwest playwrights: MARSHA BLOVOTNIK AND THE MARVELOUS MAGICAL CHICKEN SOUP, SLAY, and EULOGY, OR HOW TO PLAN YOUR OWN FUNERAL.
Tour de Force Productions will present SHORT PLAY FEST: PART 1, an enhanced staged reading in Portland, Oregon.
Olney Theatre Center announced an open call for new team-developed work proposals for its 2026-27 Vanguard Arts Fund, offering workshop time, stipends, and housing to support artists at any stage of development.
One of the most eagerly-awaited debuts will be Beth Kander's 'Best Line Wins,' a show dedicated to the lives and careers of two of America’s great comic treasures, Elaine May and Mike Nichols.
Annex Theatre continues Season 39 with the world premiere of Wife of Headless Man Investigates Her Own Disappearance, written by Yussef El Guindi and directed by Lucien Oberleitner.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival will present its 2026 season, featuring a diverse array of new plays.
Tour de Force Productions will present a new theatrical performance in 2026, promising a compelling experience for theater enthusiasts.
Annex Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season in Seattle, marking Season 39 and the company’s 40th year.
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Urban Stages will present a series of talkbacks for their acclaimed Off Broadway debut of Yussef El Guindi’s play People of the Book, directed by John Langs, beginning October 24, 2024.
Urban Stages is presenting the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi’s play People of the Book, directed by John Langs.
Urban Stages has announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi's play People of the Book, directed by John Langs.
Urban Stages has announced its 2024-25 season featuring the NY premiere of Yussef el Guindi's PEOPLE OF THE BOOK and the 16th Annual Award Winning Winter Rhythms.
Buffalo's Alleyway Theatre has announced the recipient of the 2023 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award.
Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith is written by Yussef El Guindi and is being directed by Agastya Kohli