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

Special performances

Thursday June 12, 2024 at 11am — Intergenerational Matinee & talkback with the artists

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+)
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STUDENT RATE
$20 tickets with discount code: STUDENT

EDUCATOR RATE
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MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER RATE
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