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Aasif Mandvi Meets the Press For Obie-Winning Sakina's Restaurant

Performances begin October 5 at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

Aasif Mandvi writes and stars in Sakina's Restaurant, directed by Kimberly Senior, at Minetta Lane Theatre.
Aasif Mandvi writes and stars in Sakina's Restaurant, directed by Kimberly Senior, at Minetta Lane Theatre.
(© Janie Willison)

Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show), writer and star of the upcoming Sakina's Restaurant, met the press today in advance of performances set to begin October 5 at Minetta Lane Theatre. Performances will run through November 4.

Aasif Mandvi and Kimberly Senior meet the press.
Aasif Mandvi and Kimberly Senior meet the press.
(© Janie Willison)

Kimberly Senior directs the show that follows an Indian immigrant who comes to New York to work at a restaurant and live the American dream. Mandvi brings his acclaimed performance back to the New York stage 20 years after its Obie-winning debut.

The creative team includes Wilson Chin (scenic design), Jen Caprio (costume design), Mary Louise Geiger (lighting design), and Jill B.C. Du Boff (sound design).