Leili and Majnun 2025 Production

LEILI & MAJNUN
Written and directed by Torange Yeghiazarian

Central Stage is proud to host Torange Yeghiazarian's dynamic staging of Leili & Majnun, celebrated Persian poet Nizami’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers, often cited as source inspiration for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. This production centers Leili’s perspective and adapts the epic poem through a unique fusion of Iranian Naghali and American musical theater. Performed in English with Persian poetry and live music.

Creative Team: Alejandro Acosta (lighting designer), Lindsay Howard (Stage Manager), Sirvan Manhoobi (music composer), Mokhtar Paki (production designer), Sara Saberi (music director), Maggie Whittaker (costume designer)

Ensemble: Sofia Ahmad*, Yasaman Asgari, Brandon DiPaula, Behzad Golemohammadi, Zaya Kolia*, Roeen Nooran, and Dina Zarif.

Musicians: Josh Mellinger, Sara Saberi

* Appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

Dates 
October 31-November 23, 2025
Previews: October 31 & November 1 at 8pm
Opening: Sunday, November 2 at 3pm
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 3pm

Tickets
Preview nights: Friday 10/31 and Saturday 11/1 - $10
All other performances: General Admission - $30

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Note: The play will start sharp at 8:05pm. There is No Late Seating for these performance.