The Lazours

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

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

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

In the 2024/25 season, we’re championing the work of powerful artists who are confronting the world we live in and guiding us into the future. Our work is muscular and intimate, brimming with delight and searing questions.

May 23, 2024 by NYTW