What happens when faith, identity, and family collide on stage?
In 'Heavenly Baba,' comedian Ismael Loutfi (
@ismaelcomic ’) tells the story of his father — who once drove around Florida with 'IslamAlways.com' painted across his car — turning it into a bold, moving symbol of belief and belonging.
Presented by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian
@hasanminhaj and directed by
@gregwalloch , Ismael centres his Baba in his first long-form narrative show.
He combines elements of his stand-up background, images projected on a screen behind him, and a chronology spanning more than 20 years to examine themes of parent-child relationships, religious practice, belonging, and authenticity.
In a wide-ranging conversation with
@thenewarab , Ismael Loutfi examines what it means to be a Muslim-American comedian today, how audiences are engaging with Heavenly Baba, and how the show honours his eccentric father and upbringing.
🔗 Click the link in the bio to read the full interview by
@suha_musa 
