Guards at the Taj - 2015 - Off-Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More
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.
History:
PremiereRun Type: Limited Run
Market: Off-Broadway
Previews: May 20, 2015
Closing: July 12, 2015
Running Time:
One hour and 25 minutes, with no intermissionLinda Gross Theater
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Guards at the Taj Off-Broadway Cast
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Guards at the Taj Frequently Asked Questions
What awards has Guards at the Taj been nominated for?
Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Amy Morton, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for David Weiner, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Timothy R. MackabeeOutstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Rob Milburn and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Michael Bodeen.
What awards has Guards at the Taj won?
Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Amy Morton, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for David Weiner Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Timothy R. Mackabee and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Rob Milburn Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Michael Bodeen.
What productions of Guards at the Taj have there been?
Guards at the Taj has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2015 and West End which opened in 2017.
