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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

'Monsoon Wedding' is taking to the stage — a musical a decade in the making by Bilal Qureshi

Monsoon Wedding came out over 20 years ago. It was an indie darling and huge success. Now it's being made into a musical. It's been a decade in the making, worked on between London, Delhi an…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:36PM
Friday, October 14, 2022

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing by Bilal Qureshi

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the film Gamak Ghar, Rosalía's album Motomami, remembering Angela Lansbury, and mo…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:43PM
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Oregon Shakespeare Festival focuses on expansion – but is not without its critics by Bilal Qureshi

After two years of pandemic closures, audiences are back at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, to find a season of diverse plays. But for many, change has come too soon.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:13PM
Thursday, July 10, 2014

In Stories Of Muslim Identity, Playwright Explores Fault Lines Of Faith by Bilal Qureshi

Ayad Akhtar plumbs his past to grapple with what it means to be Muslim in America. While some accuse him of airing dirty laundry, Akhtar uses such questions not just for rupture but also for…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:13PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards