Tony-nominated actor Marjan Neshat (English) unpacks the kindness of her journey to Broadway on The Art of Kindness. The performer joins Robert Peterpaul to discuss $15 therapy that changed her life, what her history-making nomination means to her, the power of live theatre and more.
English 2022
Ages: 13+
Opened: March 13, 2022English - 2022 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Two words set in motion award-winning playwright Sanaz Toossi’s intricate and profound New York debut: “English Only.” This is the mantra that rules one classroom in Iran, where four adult students are preparing for the TOEFL — the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Chasing fluency through a maze of word games, listening exercises, and show-and-tell sessions, they hope that one day, English will make them whole. But it might be splitting them each in half.
2019 Kilroys List & L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award winner Sanaz Toossi returns to Atlantic following her Middle Eastern MixFest debut!
2019 Kilroys List & L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award winner Sanaz Toossi returns to Atlantic following her Middle Eastern MixFest debut!
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Photos: First Look at Atlantic Theater Company's ENGLISH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 15, 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 15, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company is presenting the world premiere production of English, written by Sanaz Toossi, directed by Knud Adams, and co-produced by Roundabout Theatre Company (Roundabout Underground).
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Atlantic Theater Company's ENGLISH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 6, 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 6, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company is presenting the world premiere production of English, written by Sanaz Toossi, directed by Knud Adams, and co-produced by Roundabout Theatre Company (Roundabout Underground).
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English - 2022 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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| 2023 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Knud Adams |
| 2023 | The Pulitzer Prize | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Sanaz Toossi |
| 2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Tala Ashe |
| 2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Director of a Play | Knud Adams |
| 2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play | Reza Behjat |
| 2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | Sanaz Toossi |
| 2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design for a Play | Marsha Ginsberg |
| 2022 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Play | Knud Adams |
| 2022 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Play | English |
| 2022 | Obie Awards | Best New American Play | Sanaz Toossi |
| 2022 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Knud Adams |
| 2022 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Marsha Ginsberg |
| 2022 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Enver Chakartash |
| 2022 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Reza Behjat |
| 2022 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Sinan Refik Zafar |
| 2022 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Tala Ashe |
| 2022 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Ava Lalezarzadeh |
| 2022 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Pooya Mohseni |
| 2022 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Marjan Neshat |
| 2022 | Obie Awards | Special Citation | Hadi Tabbal |
| 2022 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | John Gassner Award | Sanaz Toossi |
Podcasts
Episode 128 | Marjan Neshat: "2025 Tony Award Nominee"
In a brand new episode of Survival Jobs, a Podcast, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo sit down for a powerful and heartfelt in-person conversation with 2025 Tony Award nominee Marjan Neshat, recorded live at the WelcomeToTimesSquare.com Studios in New York City!
#78 - Tala Ashe - Legend of Tomorrow
Tala Ashe unpacks her Lortel Nominated performance as Elham in Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize winning Play English at The Roundabout Theater. Tala also compares this to her work on Legends of Tomorrow and Smash.
#66 - Marjan Neshat - English Teacher and Muse
Marjan Neshat joins Behind the Awards to deep dive into the Pulitzer Prize winning Play at the Roundabout Theater. Marjan shares her pride and excitement of being part of a cast and creative team all making their Broadway Debut at the same time.
ENGLISH (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take center stage with Sanaz Toossi's captivating play "English," currently gracing the Todd Haimes Theatre. We explore the intricate world of language learning, cultural identity, and the power of communication through the lens of this Pulitzer Prize winning play.
Episode 119 | "Journey to Your Broadway Debut" Panel Live from BroadwayCon 2025!
Survival Jobs, the podcast that spotlights the hustle and heart behind the entertainment industry, is back with a special live-recorded episode from BroadwayCon 2025!
Ep378 - Tala Ashe: From "Legends of Tomorrow" to Broadway Today
Tala Ashe has captivated audiences on screen as a time-traveling hacker in Legends of Tomorrow and on stage in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play English. Now making her Broadway debut, she brings a deeply personal perspective to her role, exploring themes of language, identity, and cultural assimilation.
Ep376 - Marjan Neshat: How Are YOU Doing Today?
Marjan Neshat is having a moment, making her Broadway debut in English the same night The Night Agent Season 2 premiered on Netflix. In this episode, she opens up about navigating cultural identity, language barriers, and the deep emotional connection she brings to her work.
Speaking 'English' With Sanaz Toossi and Marjan Neshat
With Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy "English" now on Broadway, the playwright and her lead actor, Neshat, talk translation, Trump, representation, the power of comedy, and the one audience reaction that makes Toossi really, really mad.
Episode 117 | Live from "English" Opening Night!
We are turning into an English on Broadway fan account! Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live from the Pulitzer Prize winning show "English" Opening Night, which took place on 1/23/25.
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