andy warhol in iran
By BRENT ASKARI
DIRECTED BY Serge seiden
may 29–june 29, 2025
“Riveting, brilliantly imagined!” -WTTW Chicago
“Highly watchable! Funny!” -Chicago Reader
“Complex and compelling!” -Chicago Tribune
It’s 1976, and less than 3 years before her exile, the Empress Farah beckons Andy Warhol to begin pop-art portraits of the royals in Tehran. When a fascinating University student takes Warhol hostage to publicize his group’s demands, a life or death struggle ensues over revolution, responsibility and the arts.
Based on a true story, Andy Warhol in Iran hums with intelligence and humor. Award-winning playwright Brent Askari affirms the power of art to transcend boundaries and connect across cultures and time. Serge Seiden returns to direct after popular productions of Hooded and Eureka Day.
Andy Warhol in Iran is sponsored by Partners Circle Believers Deborah Carliner & Robert Remes, Activists Julie & David Zalkind, Advocates Nancy C. Beckley, David Alan Grier & Jean Grier, Julie Rios, Michael Singer & James Smith, Myrna Sislen & Bill Rice, and Dr. Frances & Tom Wills.
“Riveting, brilliantly imagined!” —WTTW CHICAGO
“Highly watchable! Funny!” —CHICAGO READER
“Complex and compelling!” —CHICAGO TRIBUNE
TEASER TRAILER
Special performances and open captioned performances
Thursday June 5, 2025 at 11 a.m. — Intergenerational Matinee. After watching Andy Warhol in Iran together, students and seniors will engage in a post-show conversation with Mosaic’s artists and one another.
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 3 p.m. — Persian Dance: Nomad Dancers on Mosaic's Stage. A post-show performance. Nomad Dancers is a world dance performance group from Washington, DC, specializing in dances of the Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia. They have performed nationally and internationally, including at the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian Museums, and the White House.
Thursday June 12, 2025 at 11 a.m. — Intergenerational Matinee. After watching Andy Warhol in Iran together, students and seniors will engage in a post-show conversation with Mosaic’s artists and one another.
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. — Equality Chamber of Commerce Night. Before the show, join the Equality Chamber of Commerce for a night of queer community exploring a queer icon. Light refreshments provided, drinks available at the Atlas bar.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. — A Snapshot of DC's Queer Artistry. Join Mosaic at the Hill Center to meet and explore the work of some of DC's current queer artistic talent, exploring galleries alongside conversing with artists alike.
Friday, June 20, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. — From Page to Stage: Persian Dramaturgy in Practice. Persian storytelling techniques and traditions stretch back thousands of years. Join Marjan Moosavi, educator, researcher, digital curator, and dramaturg at the University of Maryland, alongside Mosaic Education and Engagement Director and dramaturg Jacob Ettkin as they reflect on elements of historic Persian and Iranian theatrical aesthetics and how they appear in Andy Warhol in Iran.
Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 3 p.m. — Artist Conversation. Curious about what went into the making of Andy Warhol in Iran? After the performance, come join members of the cast to hear about the process behind the production and their artistic practice.
Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. — Open-Captioned Performance. This performance is open captioned.
Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3 p.m. — Artist Conversation. Curious about what went into the making of Andy Warhol in Iran? After the performance, join playwright Brent Askari alongside director Serge Seiden to hear about the process behind the play and their artistic practice.
TICKET PRICES
PREVIEWS: THUR & FRI $42 · SAT & SUN $56
REGULAR PERFORMANCES: THUR & FRI $53 · SAT & SUN $70
TICKET DISCOUNTS
In the spirit of welcome, Mosaic is proud to remove financial barriers to our work via senior, student, military, and need-based discounts, plus a limited number of rush tickets for every show.
RUSH TICKETS
A limited number of rush tickets are available via walk-up cash purchase at the box office beginning one hour before the start of each performance.
SENIOR RATE (65+)
Save 10% with discount code: SENIOR
STUDENT RATE
$20 tickets with discount code: STUDENT
EDUCATOR RATE
$20 tickets with discount code: EDUCATOR
MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER RATE
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UNDER 30
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