Inspired by the young Egyptians who took to the streets amidst the throes of the Arab Spring, We Live in Cairo is a play that follows six student activists using their street art, photography and song to overthrow a regime older than they are. Muslim and Christian, secular and religious, gay and straight, female and male, the group gravitate toward one another through outrage.
Book, Music & Lyrics by Daniel & Patrick Lazour, We Live In Cairo journeys from the jubilation of the Tahrir Square protests through the aftermath of the years that followed. As escalating division and violence lead to a military crackdown, the young revolutionaries of Cairo must weigh the cost of how—or even whether—to keep their dreams of change alive. Choreography and movement direction by Ann Yee with direction by Taibi Magar.
Shows run October 9, 2024—November 24, 2024. The performance runs two hours and thirty minutes with one fifteen minute intermission. Tarab NYC is excited to announce that it is partnering New York Theater Workshop to present this play and we are hold two great events and special showings for the community.
Pre-Show Happy Hour
October 26, 4PM-6:45PM – Join us for a traditional Tarab NYC Queer MENA Happy Hour at the Gray Mare for pre-show gathering to talk and mingle and dance with fellow LGBTQ+ Arabs and special guests. The event is free, donations welcome, registration not required, but a free drink to the first 20 people that register. Use code TARAB for a limited amount of $30 tickets to the 7PM performance on October 26.
AfterWords Panel Discussion
November 9, After 2PM Show – Join us for a panel discussion with special guests from We Live In Cairo and others about LGBTQ+ Arab Representation on Stage, presented by Tarab NYC. Use code TARAB for a limited amount of $30 tickets to the 2PM performance on November 9. No registration required, just stay after the show!
Bonus!
Can’t make either of those shows, use code TARAB for up to 20% off select tickets at other shows!