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<div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1"> <p>After more than 200 spellbinding performances across six Asian countries, <span class="xn-location">India's</span> most spectacular musical play now premieres in <span class="xn-location">North America</span>. Mughal-e-Azam, produced by Shapoorji Pallonji Group and directed by <span class="xn-person">Feroz Abbas Khan</span>, will be presented in <span class="xn-location">North America</span> by Cinema on Stage this summer. Based on K Asif's 1960 classic film of the same name, the play showcases <span class="xn-location">India's</span> rich culture of Kathak dances and classical music intertwined in a legendary love story.</p><p><br></p><p><span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-location">MUMBAI, India</span></span>, <span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-chron">May 5, 2023</span></span> /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After more than 200 spellbinding performances across six Asian countries, <span class="xn-location">India's</span> most spectacular musical play now premieres in <span class="xn-location">North America</span>. Mughal-e-Azam, produced by Shapoorji Pallonji Group and directed by <span class="xn-person">Feroz Abbas Khan</span>, will be presented in <span class="xn-location">North America</span> by Cinema on Stage this summer. Based on K Asif's 1960 classic film of the same name, the play showcases <span class="xn-location">India's</span> rich culture of Kathak dances and classical music intertwined in a legendary love story. The 13-city tour kicks off in <span class="xn-location">Atlanta</span> on <span class="xn-chron">Friday, May 26</span> with stops set for <span class="xn-location">New York</span>, <span class="xn-location">Chicago</span>, <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> and more (full tour itinerary outlined below).</p><p><br></p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1"> <p>Tickets for all tour stops are on sale now and can be purchased via <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3857959-1&h=4004479854&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cinemaonstage.com%2F&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cinemaonstage.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cinemaonstage.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more than 60 years, the story of Mughal-e-Azam continues to enchant legions of fans across the globe. <span class="xn-location">India's</span> most expensive theatre production comprises mesmerizing dance sequences, spectacular lighting, extravagant costumes and live signing. To date, it has performed in <span class="xn-location">Mumbai</span>, <span class="xn-location">Delhi</span>, Ahmedabad, <span class="xn-location">Dubai</span>, <span class="xn-location">Singapore</span>, <span class="xn-location">Kuala Lumpur</span>, Muscat, <span class="xn-location">Doha</span>, and soon, <span class="xn-location">North America</span>.</p><p><br></p><p><span class="xn-location">India's</span> first Broadway-style musical, with a cast and crew of more than 150 people, has been met with all-around accolades following its 2016 premiere in <span class="xn-location">Mumbai</span>. In 2017, it won seven out of the 14 BroadwayWorld India Awards, including Best Play, Best Director, Best Costume Design, Best Choreography, Best Original Set Design, Best Original Lighting Design and Best Ensemble Cast.</p><p><br></p><p>Mughal-e-Azam centers on the love story between <span class="xn-person">Prince Salim</span> and court dancer Anarkali. Upon learning of this forbidden relationship, Emperor Akbar vehemently disapproves and must choose between his responsibility towards his empire and his duty as father of a beloved son. The play is in Hindi/Urdu or Hindustani, with LED screens displaying English subtitles.</p><p><br></p><p>Cinema On Stage Inc. is honored and excited to bring in the North American debut of Mughal-e-Azam, <span class="xn-location">India's</span> first Broadway-style musical. They are proud to be associated with such an exceptional masterpiece of art and entertainment and are committed to creating a truly immersive and unforgettable experience for audiences. All are invited to join in celebrating the magic of Mughal-e-Azam and the incredible talent that has brought this production to life.</p><p><br></p><p>"This production is a tribute to K Asif's masterpiece, which has enthralled the audiences for over six decades," says Director <span class="xn-person">Feroz Abbas Khan</span>. "A love story that threatened an empire and the sheer audacity of a courtesan to challenge an emperor by declaring 'Pyaar kiya toh darna kya' is simply breathtaking. A musical of unprecedented scale, intensity and grace, this is perhaps the finest moment in Indian theatre. Come celebrate with us."</p><p><br></p><p>"Mughal-e-Azam as an art form has enthralled audiences across nations and across generations - be its black and white film version, colour film version or the musical play," says <span class="xn-person">Deepesh Salgia</span>, the Creative and Strategic Vision behind the play. "We at Shapoorji Pallonji are extremely delighted to bring this musical play to a country that prides itself in creating a global eco-system for theatrical production."</p><p><br></p><p>MUGHAL-E-AZAM NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SCHEDULE 2023</p><ul type="disc"><li><span class="xn-chron">May 26 - 28</span> / <span class="xn-location">Atlanta</span> (Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre)</li><li><span class="xn-chron">June 2 - 4</span> / <span class="xn-location">New York</span> (David H. Koch Theatre )</li><li><span class="xn-chron">June 9 - 11</span> / <span class="xn-location">Baltimore</span> (The Lyric Baltimore)</li><li><span class="xn-chron">June 16 - 18</span> / <span class="xn-location">Lakeland, Fla.</span> (RP Funding Center)</li><li><span class="xn-chron">June 23 - 24</span> / <span class="xn-location">Chicago</span> (Auditorium Theatre)</li><li><span class="xn-chron">June 30 - July 1</span> / <span class="xn-location">Newark, N.J.</span> (New Jersey Performing Arts Center)</li><li><span class="xn-chron">July 7 - 9</span> / <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> (Meridian Hall)</li><li><span class="xn-chron">July 14 - 16</span> / <span class="xn-location">Houston</span> (Brown Theatre)</li><li><span class="xn-chron">July 21 - 23</span> / <span class="xn-location">Dallas</span> (Music Hall at Fair Park)</li><li><span class="xn-chron">July 28 - 30</span> / <span class="xn-location">Seattle</span> (<span class="xn-person">McCaw Hall</span>)</li><li><span class="xn-chron">Aug. 4 - 6</span> / <span class="xn-location">Vancouver, British Columbia</span> (Queen Elizabeth Theatre)</li><li><span class="xn-chron">Aug. 11 - 13</span> / <span class="xn-location">San Jose, Calif.</span> (San Jose Center for the Performing Arts)</li><li><span class="xn-chron">Aug. 18 - 19</span> / <span class="xn-location">Phoenix</span> (Symphony Hall)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>AUDIENCES ARE RAVING ABOUT THE SHOW!</p><ul type="disc"><li>"I do not have enough adjectives to describe it. This will play forever." ~Rishi Kapoor</li><li>"<span class="xn-person">Feroz Abbas Khan</span> has taken the Magnum Opus Mughal-e-Azam to an all new theatrical height. Just spectacular." ~Anil Kapoor</li><li>"Now we can be proud that we are at par with Broadway." ~Mukesh Ambani</li><li>"Mughal-E-Azam, the Musical play was a spectacular throwback to the legendary film…. the team and director <span class="xn-person">Feroz Abbas Khan</span> have excelled themselves." ~Karan Johar</li><li>"From costumes to sets to lighting, the play seems to have roped in the best in the business to create this visual masterpiece." ~Vogue</li><li>"The stage version seems to have all it takes to be a fitting tribute to Mughal-e-Azam." ~Indian Express</li><li>"A world class production, at last." ~Rediff.com</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For more information and tickets, visit: <br class="dnr"><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3857959-1&h=2859181156&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cinemaonstage.com%2F&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cinemaonstage.com+" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cinemaonstage.com </a> <br class="dnr"><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3857959-1&h=3423074139&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcinemaonstage&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcinemaonstage+" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cinemaonstage </a> <br class="dnr"><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3857959-1&h=1558398743&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcinemaonstage%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcinemaonstage%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cinemaonstage/</a></p><p><br></p><p>ABOUT <span class="xn-person">FEROZ ABBAS KHAN</span> <br class="dnr"><span class="xn-person">Feroz Abbas Khan</span> is recognised for exploring new forms as much as for bringing theatre mainstream recognition. The bandwidth of his works range from intensely contemplative to the utterly exhilarating and from autobiographical one man shows to two character plays to full scale musicals. His works include "Tumhari Amrita" (<span class="xn-person">Shabana Azmi</span> & Farouque Shaikh), "Saalgirah" (Anupam & Kirron Kher), "Mahatma V/S Gandhi" (<span class="xn-person">Naseeruddin Shah</span> & <span class="xn-person">Kay Kay Menon</span>), "Salesman Ramlal" (<span class="xn-person">Satish Kaushik</span> and <span class="xn-person">Seema Biswas</span>), "<span class="xn-person">Kuch Bhi Ho</span> sakta" (<span class="xn-person">Anupam Kher</span>), "Dinner With Friends" (Perizad Zorabian & others). His film "Gandhi - My Father" won Several National and International Awards. "Dekh Tamasha Dekh" is a social and political satirical film based on a true story. For his English theatre production of "Mahatma v/s Gandhi," a review in The <span class="xn-org">New York Times</span> called it, "The finest English play to emerge from <span class="xn-location">India</span> in a long time."</p><p><br></p><p>ABOUT SHAPOORJI PALLONJI GROUP <br class="dnr">In the 1940s when the legendary filmmaker K Asif was unable to find a financier for his dream project, a film that was not only infeasible but also a loss-making proposition, Shapoorji Pallonji entered the scene and produced "Mughal-e-Azam" (1960) to support the cause of Indian art and culture. Later in 2004, Shapoorji continued its agenda and fulfilled the wish of K Asif, by releasing the colourised version of the film which too proved a blockbuster. In 2016, Shapoorji Pallonji produced the musical play "Mughal-e-Azam," again for the cause of promotion of Indian art and culture. Besides the above, Shapoorji Pallonji has no stakes in the Entertainment business. This <span class="xn-money">$4 billion</span> <span class="xn-location">Mumbai</span> headquartered conglomerate has interests in Engineering & Construction, Infrastructure, Energy, Real Estate, Water Recycling and Financial Services. From Research Parks to Marine terminals, from Royal Palaces to Cricket stadiums, from Industrial Complexes to IT Parks and from Premium Skyscrapers to Mass Housing, Shapoorji Pallonji's work dominates the skyline of several Asian and African nations.</p><p><br></p><p>ABOUT CINEMA ON STAGE <br class="dnr">Cinema On Stage Inc. is an innovation center that strives to recreate the magic of cinema in live performances. Their unique approach involves a process called "creation of reality," which uses technology and storytelling to create an immersive and realistic experience for the audience. Cinema On Stage Inc. places a strong emphasis on storytelling. Their productions feature engaging characters and narratives that capture the audience's imagination. By combining storytelling with cutting-edge technology, Cinema On Stage Inc. creates a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. For more details, please visit, <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3857959-1&h=3582360179&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cinemaonstage.com%2F&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cinemaonstage.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cinemaonstage.com/</a> <br class="dnr">855-COS-INFO (855-267-4636).</p><p><br></p><p>NATIONAL MEDIA CONTACT: <br class="dnr"><span class="xn-person">Andrea Hawman</span>, @ELEVATE <br class="dnr"><a href="mailto:andrea@elevate-supportservices.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrea@elevate-supportservices.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Promo Videos: <br class="dnr"><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3857959-1&h=1789545776&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1RdDUWUArXcsL9kz61HwFuP7j1AzAbt94%3Fusp%3Dsharing&a=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1RdDUWUArXcsL9kz61HwFuP7j1AzAbt94%3Fusp%3Dsharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RdDUWUArXcsL9kz61HwFuP7j1AzAbt94?usp=sharing</a></p><p><br></p><p><b>Media Contact</b></p><p><span class="xn-person">Andrea Hawman</span>, Cinema On Stage, 2245229022, <a href="mailto:andrea@elevate-supportservices.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrea@elevate-supportservices.com</a></p><p>SOURCE Cinema On Stage</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> </div> </div><p></p>
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