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Closing: June 05, 2022

Wish You Were Here - 2022 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

It’s 1978 and protests are breaking out all across Iran, encroaching on this suburb where a tight-knit circle of girlfriends plans weddings, trades dirty jokes, and tries to hang onto a sense of normalcy.

But as the revolution escalates, each woman is forced to join the wave of emigration or face an equally uncertain future at home. With breathtaking humanity and cutting wit, Wish You Were Here chronicles a decade of life during war, as best friends forever become friends long lost, scattered and searching for home.


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Interview: John Gallagher Jr. Explores Digital Anxiety and Modern Bewilderment in New EP
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026


Before hitting the road in support of his new music, Tony-winner John Gallagher Jr. spoke to BroadwayWorld about writing and recording 'Almost OK', sharing why he considers it to be a favorite of his own records, and if he has any plans to bring his songwriting to Broadway. 

Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026


Next week, 54 Below will present the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes, Sing4Her in support of The Foundation for Women’s Cancer and more. 

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Apr 16, 2026


We learn that the suburban fantasy is not sustainable, primarily because such a fantasy can only ever be a dream. The reality of suburban living, as told by Kimberly Akimbo, shows there is much more nuance to everyday life than the nuclear family with a white picket fence and a wholesome dinner at eight. If everyone got what they wanted, after all, they wouldn’t want for more.

Interview: Robert Kelley of COME FROM AWAY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Apr 13, 2026


BroadwayWorld chats with Bay Area theater icon Robert Kelley about his production of the Tony and Olivier-Award winning musical 'Come From Away' playing April 15th to May 10th at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in Mountain View

Broadway Deep Dive: Telly Leung Unpacks His Career Onstage and the Roles That Led to MASQUERADE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 22, 2026


Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more. 

Review: Janice McCune's LET'S START TOMORROW TONIGHT! at Don't Tell Mama
by Gregory Fletcher - Feb 5, 2026


Janice McCune’s encore performances of a solo cabaret debut exploring the power and magic of music via songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Stephen Sondheim, Rod Temperton and more.

Interview: Marc Shaiman Talks SOME LIKE IT HOT, His Just-Published Memoir, and More
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 27, 2026


To say that the Tony Award-winning 2022 musical “Some Like It Hot,” which Broadway in Boston is presenting at Citizens Opera House through February 8, has quite a pedigree is putting it mildly.

A Complete History of RAGTIME
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 8, 2026


The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.

Listen: David Archuleta Releases 'My Only Wish' Holiday EP
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2025


David Archuleta has released his holiday EP, My Only Wish, featuring 3 new original holiday songs co-written by Archuleta as well as two remastered tracks from his Winter in The Air holiday album. Listen to it here.

David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and More Set for 2026 Latitude Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025


David Byrne headlines the 2026 Latitude Festival in Suffolk, alongside Lewis Capaldi and more. Don't miss this celebration of creativity!

David Archuleta to Release New Holiday EP; Listen to the Lead Single Now
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2025


This November, David Archuleta will release brand-new music with the debut of his holiday EP, My Only Wish, featuring 3 new original holiday songs. Listen to the lead track now!

Ashland New Plays Festival to Take Place in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025


The annual Fall Festival presented by the Ashland New Plays Festival is just around the corner. Learn more about the festival and see how to purchase tickets here!

Interview: George Abud of THE RUINS: A PLAY THROUGH MUSIC at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - Sep 26, 2025


George Abud, esteemed Broadway actor and now playwright, has had a wonderfully varied career. From his moving work in The Visit, The Band’s Visit, and most recently his star turn in Lempicka, George has become a force within the theater community.

Review: Jess LeProtto Brighter Than The Sun In BY THE BAY LIVE! at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 23, 2025


This Jess LeProtto, he is a showman.  He is a force of nature.  He is a special kind of performer.

Review: SUFFS at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Sep 20, 2025


Dear Readers, lately it feels like our most basic and dearly held civil liberties are being stripped away. And so, it’s good for us to recall how we got some of those rights. Along comes “Suffs”, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub, all about the Women’s suffrage movement, and if you weren’t motivated to demand more from our government before seeing the show, you will be after.

Video: Watch David and Romany Gilmour Perform ‘Between Two Points’ in New Clip From Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025


To mark the release of David Gilmour's live film LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, a new full-song preview has been unveiled of the track ‘Between Two Points’, from the 2024 UK number one album ‘Luck and Strange’. Watch it now!

Exclusive: Inside the Numbers - Who Benefited and Why Broadway Still Needs a Tax Credit
by Cara Joy David - Sep 4, 2025


It is bad for the state if Broadway falters. Broadway will falter if investment dries up. It is as simple as that. (I’m not sure how the “backfill” idea is in keeping with the idea that the credit is designed to stimulate investment, as that investment will have already occurred, but I also see the argument that folks who decided to invest in shows opening later in the fall were expecting the credit, and they may not invest in the future if they feel they were shafted this go round.)

Video: Watch a Clip From David Gilmour LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025


A new full-song preview from the forthcoming David Gilmour live film LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME has been unveiled, highlighting the title track from the 2024 UK number one album ‘Luck and Strange’. Watch it now.

Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025


Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 25/26 season of programming, running September 2025 through May 2026. See full programming here!

Video: Watch the Trailer for David Gilmour LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025


The trailer has been released for LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, the forthcoming live film from musician David Gilmour. The movie will be shown in cinemas & IMAX worldwide on 17th September for a limited time only. Watch the trailer here.

David Gilmour's New Concert Film to Hit Global Cinemas in September
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2025


The forthcoming David Gilmour live film, LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, will be shown in cinemas & IMAX worldwide on 17th September for a limited time only.

Gate Theatre Reveals New Season of Work
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2025


Following the critically acclaimed and sold-out success of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, the Gate will stage David Finnigan’s formally inventive Scenes from the Climate Era at The Playground Theatre in Autumn.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Hippodrome, Baltimore
by Timoth David Copney - May 7, 2025


The movie, Some Like It Hot, has long been a favorite of mine. As a kid growing up in Dayton and then Cincinnati, Ohio, I loved seeing Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon don women’s clothing, outrun the bad guys, and the line that Lemmon says, ‘now look what you did – you tore off one of my chests!’ struck me then and now as hilarious.

Review Roundup: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2025


The moral dilemma at the center of one of the greatest dramas of all-time comes to life on Broadway in John Proctor is the Villain, now on Broadway! The new play stars Stranger Things breakout, Sadie Sink. Read the reviews!

Wish You Were Here FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Wish You Were Here and what's the order?
Camp Karefree Goodbye Love Social Director Shopping Around Bright College Days Mix and Mingle Could Be Tripping the Light Fantastic Where Did the Night Go? Certain Individuals They Won't Know Me Summer Afternoon Don Jose from Far Rockaway Everybody Love Everybody Wish You Were Here Relax Be-Bop reprise--Where Did the Night Go? Flattery Who Could Eat Now Glimpse of Love Ain't Nature Grand Investigation There's Nothing Nicer Than People Overture Camp Kare-Free Social Director Shopping Around Mix And Mingle Could Be Tripping The Light Fantastic Where Did The Night Go? Certain Individuals They Won't Know Me Summer Afternoon Don Jose Everybody Loves Everybody Wish You Were Here Relax Flattery Finale

Wish You Were Here History

Other Productions of Wish You Were Here

1952   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1953   West End London Production
West End
1987   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
2000   Off-Broadway Musicals in Mufti Concert
Off-Broadway
2022   Off-Broadway Playwrights Horizons Original Off-Broadway production
Off-Broadway

Wish You Were Here - 2022 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Wish You Were Here — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design of a Play Sarah Laux
2023 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Sanaz Toossi
2023 The Lortels Outstanding Costume Design Sarah Laux

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