Arts & Theater

Capital Stage challenges audience: What is the limit of duty?

Rajesh Bose, left, and Mohammad Shehata in “Guards at the Taj” at Capital Stage in Sacramento.
Rajesh Bose, left, and Mohammad Shehata in “Guards at the Taj” at Capital Stage in Sacramento.

Co-founder Jonathan Williams returns to Capital Stage to direct the award-winning “Guards at the Taj” by Rajiv Joseph, which previews Thursday-Friday, March 16-17; opens Saturday, March 18; and continues through Sunday, April 16.

The story, set in 1948, involves two imperial guards at the newly completed Taj Mahal who eventually confront questions of duty and friendship.

7 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 2215 J St., Sacramento, $28-$40. 916-995-5464; capstage.org

Janet Vitt

This story was originally published March 16, 2017 at 8:00 AM with the headline "Capital Stage challenges audience: What is the limit of duty?."

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