The Kite Runner
Two hours and 30 minutes, one intermission
The Kite Runner - 2022 Broadway History , Info & More
Hayes Theatre (Broadway)
240 West 44th St. New York, NY
One of the best-loved and most highly acclaimed novels of our time, THE KITE RUNNER is a powerful play of friendship that follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a divided country and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither of the boys can foresee the incident which will change their lives forever. Told across two decades and two continents, THE KITE RUNNER is an unforgettable journey of redemption and forgiveness, and shows us all that we can be good again.
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Review: Broadway’s ‘The Kite Runner’ fails to soar on the winds of truth
4 / 10
Seeing everything through one pair of narrative eyes limits what the show can achieve on stage. And time and time again - most notably when Amir finally explains the past to his underwritten new wife, Soraya (Azita Ghanizada) - we are told about a scene rather than shown. Sure, there's an imperative to be honest to the novel and the protagonist's journey through guilt is easily understood by a broad audience. But this is now a play and it's a different time. It's clear that Sirakian is a deeply moving actor; but the show never gives him enough power in his own part of the story to fully demonstrate. The same applies to Ghanizada, playing the one woman on the stage with any kind of role. Frankly, it's egregious.
In Broadway’s ‘The Kite Runner,’ redemption drifts in the wind
6 / 10
Arison, who's appeared for nine seasons on NBC's 'The Blacklist,' leans into movement director Kitty Winter's stylized pedestrian choreography, with a shape-shifting ensemble breathing life into the world of the play. But like the shepherd in Aesop's The Boy Who Cried Wolf, he wrenches to reach the emotional heights required of the text. Crocodile tears have diluted the audience's emotional capacity by the time the real ones flow. Barney George's scenic and costume design, though simple, serve the story, enhanced by William Simpson's projection designs. Tabla artist Salar Nader, along with the ensemble's use of singing bowls and percussive schwirrbogen, creates blankets of sound to envelop the action. But it's Sirakian's performance as young Hassan and Sohrab (Hassan's son) in Act II that emotionally tethers The Kite Runner to the audience. Sirakian, making his Broadway debut, exudes wide-eyed innocence and an uncompromising fortitude as Hassan - without question - defends his best friend and later his family
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 25, 2022
Dramatic Publishing has licensed the Broadway production of The Kite Runner, and a North American tour is being planned for 2024. Tour cities, dates and casting will be announced. The Kite Runner will have played 17 previews and 117 regular performances on Broadway.
by Team BWW - October 30, 2022
On October 30, 2022, Broadway says goodbye to The Kite Runner, which plays its final performance at the Hayes Theater. The Kite Runner ran for 17 previews and 101 regular performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 22, 2022
Beginning Wednesday, September 7, Broadway’s The Kite Runner will require audiences to wear masks at Wednesday matinees, in addition to the previously announced Friday night performances at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 16, 2022
On the year anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Kabul, The Kite Runner's Azita Ghanizada made a speech at curtain call, recognizing the anniversary, and the human rights violations of the past year. Watch the speech here.
by Candace Cordelia - August 20, 2022
Déa Julien is making her Broadway debut as an understudy in The Kite Runner this summer, but it might not be in the role that you'd expect. Déa, who as a first generation American shares much of her background with the characters in the play, understudies the roles of Hassan/Sohrab, normally played by a male actor- Eric Sirakian. Watch the full video interview!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 10, 2022
Broadway’s The Kite Runner, now in performances at The Hayes Theater has announced its new in-person student rush policy. A limited number of $35 student rush tickets will be available before each performance in-person at the box office.
by Stephi Wild - August 9, 2022
Beginning next Friday, August 19th, Broadway’s The Kite Runner will require audiences to wear masks at Friday evening performances at the Hayes Theater. This will be effective through the limited engagement ending on October 30.
by Bruce Glikas - July 22, 2022
The Kite Runner is officially open on Broadway! Based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel and adapted by Matthew Spangler, the production comes to New York from two successful seasons in London's West End and will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the rred carpet below!
by Bruce Glikas - July 22, 2022
BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night of The Kite Runner on Broadway and you can check out photos from the post-show festivities here!
by Bruce Glikas - July 22, 2022
The Kite Runner is officially open on Broadway! The show will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel and adapted by Matthew Spangler, the production comes to New York from two successful seasons in London's West End. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and we have photos from the curtain call.
by A.A. Cristi - July 21, 2022
The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner opens tonight night on Broadway. The show will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - July 20, 2022
The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner opens tomorrow night on Broadway. See photos from the production!
by Show Highlights - July 15, 2022
The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner is currently in previews on Broadway!
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - July 11, 2022
Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. The latest episode features Amir Arison! Amir talked about The Kite Runner and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 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!
by Stephi Wild - June 29, 2022
The Kite Runner will be offering $35 rush tickets on TodayTix beginning with its first performance on July 6. Learn more about how to purchase tickets to the play here!
by Jennifer Broski - June 30, 2022
The Kite Runner will soon arrive on Broadway direct from its run in London's West End. Check out new images of the Broadway marquee at the Hayes Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - June 17, 2022
Based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel and adapted by Matthew Spangler, The Kite Runner comes to New York from two successful seasons in London's West End. BroadwayWorld checked in with the cast before they begin Broadway previews at the Hayes Theatre.
by Jennifer Broski - June 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!
by Stephi Wild - March 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.
The Kite Runner History
Other Productions of The Kite Runner
| 2017 | West End |
West End Transfer West End |
| 2017 | West End |
2017 West End Transfer West End |
| 2022 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2024 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
The Kite Runner - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Theatre World Awards | Theatre World Awards | Amir Arison |
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