NEW YORK—“There is a way to be good again” is the most telling phrase uttered during the Broadway drama “The Kite Runner.” Adapted by Matthew Spangler and based on Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling novel, the show is an involving, if somewhat flawed, tale of friendship, betrayal, familial relationships and rivalry, and class distinctions.
In 1975, Amir (Amir Arison) is a 12-year-old boy growing up in Kabul, Afghanistan. His father Baba (Faran Tahir) is a rich and powerful merchant. Amir’s constant companion, since he can remember, is 11-year-old Hassan (Eric Sirakian), son of Baba’s long-time servant Ali (Evan Zes). A quiet sort, Amir is happiest when reading a book or trying to write a story, although Baba would prefer that his son instead show more of an interest in sports.
