The first day that happened, I was awake for probably two nights in a row. Saw the fall. OK, what can I do? Get out with your instrument and play, sing and dance as much as you can, and try to share the infectious grooves of Afghanistan. I want 1,000 people each night walking out of this theater knowing that, OK, let’s be there for the Afghan people.-
— Salar Nader on PBS NewsHour with Jane Ferguson for Bestselling Afghan novel ‘The Kite Runner’ is adapted for Broadway

Opening Night of “The Kite Runner” on Broadway.

Outfit Ensemble by Afghan-American Designer, Sara Assefi

much of the underscoring features tuneful plinks and thumps of the Tabla player, Salar Nader, a steady presence on one side of the stage and on the production’s gems
— New York Times

Theater Podcast Interview with Host Alan Seales

The Afghan Dhol being used for the Afghan National Dance: Attan