
Disgraced
One Dangerous Dinner Party
An upwardly mobile Pakistani-American lawyer has achieved success while distancing himself from his Muslim heritage. When he and his wife host a dinner party, friendly conversation turns to politics and religion, escalating into something far more dangerous in this breathtaking comedy-drama.
PULITZER PRIZE FOR DRAMA
OBIE AWARD, BEST PLAYWRITING
New York Times Ten Best Plays of 2012
“Bristles with wit and intelligence”The New York Times
“A blistering social drama”Variety
Age Recommendation
This powerful drama about racial and religious identity in American culture includes adult language and subject matter as well as moments of violence that might be inappropriate for younger audience members. We recommend Disgraced for patrons ages 16 and older.
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Reviews
REVIEWS
“Disgraced” Bravely Tackles the Touchiest of Tough Topics
By Susie Potter
Triangle Arts & Entertainment
September 24, 2015
Ayad Akhtar’s Pulitzer-winning play, Disgraced, explores anxieties about Arab heritage in American society
By Byron Woods
INDY Week
September 23, 2015
Latest PlayMakers play anything but disgraceful
By Logan Wolk
The Daily Tar Heel
September 22, 2015
Theater review: ‘Disgraced’ is unflinching look at prejudice
By Roy C. Dicks
The News & Observer
September 21, 2015
Disgraced: An American Tragedy at PRC
By Kate Dobbs Ariail
Classical Voice of North Carolina
September 19, 2015
NEWS
Weekend Best Bets: Puppies, Peppers and a Plant Sale
By Claire Sears
Chapel Hill Magazine
October 1, 2015
Akhtar’s play ‘Disgraced’ plays out ‘All the world’s a stage…
By Kimberly Ruskan
Examiner
September 24, 2015
Theater Picks: PlayMakers stages Pulitzer winner ‘Disgraced’
By Roy C. Dicks
The News & Observer
September 17, 2015
PlayMakers’ main-stage season opens Sept. 16 with ‘Disgraced’
UNC College of Arts & Sciences
September 3, 2015