Guards at the Taj 2015 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
One hour and 25 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: June 11, 2015
Closing: July 12, 2015

Guards at the Taj - 2015 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Linda Gross Theater
336 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011

Atlantic welcomes celebrated playwright Rajiv Joseph (Broadway's Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) with the world premiere of Guards at the Taj, a bold and surprising new play directed by Tony nominee Amy Morton. The play recently won the prestigious Laurents/Hatcher Award and stars Tony-nominated actors Omar Metwally and Arian Moayed.

In 1648 India, two Imperial Guards watch from their post as the sun rises for the first time on the newly-completed Taj Mahal — an event that shakes their respective worlds. When they are ordered to perform an unthinkable task, the aftermath forces them to question the concepts of friendship, beauty, and duty, and changes them forever.

Guards at the Taj - 2015 - Off-Broadway Cast

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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.

Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James to Lead DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES World Premiere Musical
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Atlantic Theater Extends CORNELIA STREET Starring George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 18, 2023


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) has announced an extension for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street. The production, which will begin performances this Friday, January 20th and open on Tuesday, February 14th, will now play through Sunday, March 5th, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2.

George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil & More to Star in CORNELIA STREET World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022


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Review: GUARDS AT THE TAJ at Road Less Traveled Theater
by Michael Rabice - Nov 28, 2022


The bonds of a true friendship rarely can be broken, even in the face of adversities.  The story of such a friendship is being beautifully told in Rajiv Joseph's gripping one act play GUARDS AT THE TAJ now playing at Road Less Traveled Theater.

GEORGIANA & KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY to Open at Northlight Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2022


Northlight Theatre will continue its 2022–2023 season with Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by Marti Lyons. The production runs November 25 – December 24, 2022.

Riverside's National Theatre of Parramatta Announces 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2022


Following on from acclaimed hits such as Guards on the Taj in a successful 2022 season, Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) announces an even bigger and bolder program of work for 2023. A season of empowerment and place, of finding the voice within, and reclaiming identities, next year’s line-up turns up the volume with internationally acclaimed work, sitting alongside the talent and brilliance of Western Sydney creatives. 

Rajiv Joseph's GUARDS AT THE TAJ Announced At Stage West
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2022


What kinds of sacrifices can be demanded in the pursuit of beauty and perfection?  Do friendship, health, even life, rank as acceptable losses?  This question is at the center of Rajiv Joseph's funny and deeply moving Guards at the Taj, winner of both Obie and Lucille Lortel Awards in 2015, which begins Stage West's 44th season with a 5-week regional premiere run Thursday, October 20.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley to Present 19th Annual New Works Festival in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022


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AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Joins Geffen Playhouse's 2022/23 Season
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2022


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World Premiere of Jessica Dickey's NAN AND THE LOWER BODY to be Presented at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022


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Steppenwolf Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring 4 World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022


Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the 2022/23 Season today. With six Steppenwolf Membership Series productions and two SYA productions, the 47th season is the storied company’s first full season in its expanded home—welcoming audiences back to experience the next chapter of Steppenwolf’s bold, visceral and muscular work.

Geffen Playhouse Announces 2022/2023 Season, Including New Musical THE LONELY FEW Starring Lauren Patten
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022


Geffen Playhouse today announced six productions that will make up the 2022/2023 season in its Gil Cates and Audrey Skirball Kenis Theaters, with one additional production to be announced for the Gil Cates Theater.

TheatreWorks' Giovanna Sardelli Inducted into UNLV Hall of Fame
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2021


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Riverside's National Theatre Of Parramatta 2021 Season Launch
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2020


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Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, November 6- with Laura Osnes, Next On Stage and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 6, 2020


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Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, November 5- with Christopher Sieber, Next On Stage and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 5, 2020


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Atlantic Theater Company Announces The Fall Reunion Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2020


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Aadyam Launches New and Exciting Digital Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020


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Celebrate Centennial Of Women's Voting With TheatreWorks & The Woman's Club Of Palo Alto
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Other Productions of Guards at the Taj

2015   Off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production
Off-Broadway
2017   West End European Premiere
West End

Guards at the Taj - 2015 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 The Lortels Outstanding Director Amy Morton
2016 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design David Weiner
2016 The Lortels Outstanding Scenic Design Timothy R. Mackabee
2016 The Lortels Outstanding Sound Design Rob Milburn
2016 The Lortels Outstanding Sound Design Michael Bodeen

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