Ned Van Zandt and Amir Arison are here, and this is one of those stories that feels almost too wild to be true—but it is. Lost in Del Valle is the gripping, genre-bending solo play written and performed by Van Zandt and directed by Arison, now making its New York run at SoHo Playhouse after a celebrated run at the Edinburgh Fringe. But what makes this conversation even better? These two go way back—they first met working together on The Blacklist, and now reunite to bring this deeply personal, unforgettable story to the stage.

We talk about that full-circle moment—collaborators then and now—as Amir steps in as director, bringing his experience as a TV star (The Blacklist) and Broadway standout (The Kite Runner) to shape this powerful piece. Ned shares how his real-life journey—from the chaos of the Chelsea Hotel to addiction, fame, and ultimately redemption—became this intense theatrical experience. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s exactly the kind of storytelling that reminds you why live theatre still hits differently.

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