Seasons

When We Live in Cairo came to NYTW, Literary Manager Salma Zohdi knew it would be a specific kind of experience. Not only would she be working in her capacity as an NYTW staff member, she was also the co-dramaturg of a piece that was about her homeland. In this deeply personal essay, Salma reflects on her journey with We Live in Cairo.

December 13, 2024 by Salma Zohdi, NYTW Literary Manager

For more than 45 years, we’ve been producing theatre that animates, challenges and celebrates the world we live in. Through this work, we not only build shows, but also community.

While we may be best known for award-winning work—Rent; Merrily We Roll Along; On Sugarland; Hadestown; Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord; Here There Are Blueberries and so many more—they represent a fraction of what we do in our unique home in the East Village.

December 11, 2024 by NYTW

With an emotional sincerity and vivacious zing for life, Rotana Tarabzouni brings her own personal Palestinian heritage to the character of Fadwa in We Live in Cairo. Read through what Rotana thinks this show means for Arab representation going forward, as well as her own personal journey.

November 18, 2024 by Jose Soltes for HOLLYWOOD SOAPBOX

Brothers Daniel and Patrick Lazour, join Alison Stewart to discuss writing the music, lyrics, and book for We Live in Cairo. Actor Ali Louis Bourzgui, who stars as Amir, a kid who writes an anthem for the revolution, also joins for a sneak peek at the music!

November 15, 2024 by Alison Stewart for WNYC

Playwright and performer Nikki Massoud goes on a deep dive with the team of WE LIVE IN CAIRO, chronicling its journey over the course of more than ten years and exactly how staging Arab joy became a radical act for the creative team.

November 9, 2024 by Nikki Massoud for AMERICAN THEATRE

Cast member Drew Elhamalawy from We Live in Cairo provided Playbill with exclusive behind-the-scene photos of the show, including dressing room moments and pre-show rituals, as well as intimate conversations with fellow cast members.

November 5, 2024 by Drew Elhamalawy for PLAYBILL

Brothers Daniel and Patrick Lazour have been creating We Live in Cairo for over ten years, and they finally believe they have figured out their story. “What it had to be is a story of six very specific characters, very real people, going through an overwhelming moment in history,” says Patrick. Read more of this intimate interview with the brothers and see what has changed in the many years of development.

November 1, 2024 by Linda Buchwald for THEATERMANIA

The revolution is here, and you can be a part of it! Join us for WE LIVE IN CAIRO now at NYTW, and take a look at our study guide created by our Education department. As part of the Learning Workshop program, our teaching artists have started visiting our partner schools, using the study guide to help today’s students find parallels between themselves and the young activists they will see onstage during the student matinee.

October 11, 2024 by NYTW Education

We are starting off the 2024/25 season with a robust line up of pre-show events, post-show talkbacks, and masterclasses as part of the For The Culture series to accompany the soaring musical We Live in Cairo. Read on to get involved in the fun!

September 20, 2024 by NYTW

We recently sat down with Daniel & Patrick Lazour and director Taibi Magar to talk about We Live in Cairo, a project that’s been ten years in the making and will begin previews on October 9, 2024.

August 1, 2024 by NYTW