World Premiere of Rajiv Joseph's Guards at the Taj Extends Off-Broadway

The world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's Guards at the Taj has extended off-Broadway through July 12; the production had been set to shutter on June 28. Directed by Amy Morton and starring Tony nominees Omar Metwally and Arian Moayed, the play officially opened on June 11 at Atlantic Theater Company at The Linda Gross Theater.

In 1648 India, two Imperial Guards watch from their post as the sun rises for the first time on the newly-completed Taj Mahal—an event that shakes their respective worlds. When they are ordered to perform an unthinkable task, the aftermath forces them to question the concept of friendship, beauty and duty, and changes them forever.

The production features scenic design by Timothy R. Mackabee, with costume design by Bobby Frederick Tilley II, lighting design by David Weiner, original music and sound design by Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen, special effects design by Jeremy Chernick and fight direction by J. David Brimmer.