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Duke & Roya
First Preview: Jun 10, 2025
Opening Date: Jun 24, 2025
Closing Date: Aug 2, 2025
Playing @
Lucille Lortel Theatre
121 Christopher St, New York, NY 10012
Jay Ellis (Top Gun: Maverick, Insecure) and Stephanie Nur (Lioness, 1883) ignite the stage in this gripping new drama about love, survival and impossible choices. Discover the electrifying connection between Duke (Ellis), an international hip-hop artist, and Roya (Nur), a fearless Afghan interpreter, who find love in the unlikeliest of places: war-torn Kabul. As their worlds collide, they must navigate cultural divides, make personal sacrifices and fight for their future in a world determined to keep them apart. Is their bond strong enough to survive?
Don’t miss this breathtaking play from acclaimed playwright Charles Randolph-Wright, directed by Warren Adams, with a cast that includes Olivier Award winner Noma Dumezweni (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Presumed Innocent) and Dariush Kashani (Oslo, The Band’s Visit).
Don’t miss this breathtaking play from acclaimed playwright Charles Randolph-Wright, directed by Warren Adams, with a cast that includes Olivier Award winner Noma Dumezweni (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Presumed Innocent) and Dariush Kashani (Oslo, The Band’s Visit).
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Duke and Roya contains mature themes, strong language and discussions of conflict. Parental discretion is advised for those under 13.
Cast
- Jay Ellis
- Stephanie Nur
- Noma Dumezweni
- Dariush Kashani
Written By
- Charles Randolph-Wright
Director
- Warren Adams
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Full-price tickets:
$79.00 - $239.00
Accessibility
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Box Office
Lobby. Counter 44". -
Parking
Apple West at 332 West 11th St. -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front. Curb 6". -
Restroom
Unisex: The theatre provides a special-access restroom on the first floor for patrons with handicaps or disabilities. Patrons must see the House Manager for access. -
Seating
Seats 299-varies -
Elevator\Escalator
Elevator: None. Stair lift over steps to 2nd floor. Box office has key. -
Telephone
None -
Entrance
Ramp entrance to the first floor of the theatre is accessible for wheelchairs and motorized chairs. Patrons must see the House Manager for access. -
Water Fountain
A water fountain is located on the Mezzanine level. -
Assisted Listening System
The theatre is equipped with the Infrared Listening System designed by Sennheiser and used in most Broadway and Off-Broadway theatres. Listening devices are provided at no charge. Identification (driver's license, major credit card, passport, etc.) is required as a deposit. -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair seating available.











