Duke and Roya Tickets

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Duke and Roya, a brand new play about love, conflict and doing what it takes to survive, comes to the Lucille Lortel Theatre for a strictly limited run. When an American Hip-Hop star meets an Afghan interpreter, sparks fly. But as their relationships grow, so do their differences. Sometimes love is worth putting it on all the line… Get ready to fall in love with Duke and Roya - book now! 

What is the play Duke and Roya about? 

When internationally acclaimed American Hip-Hop artist Duke travels to war-torn Kabul, Afghanistan to perform at an army airbase, he finds love in that most unlikely of places, with fearless Afghan interpreter Roya. As their chemistry sizzles and the two fall for each other, they must learn to navigate their differences - the starry world of luxury and fame that Duke is accustomed to, vs. the danger, conflict and need for survival that defines Roya’s life. With love comes compromise; will the two be able to challenge their beliefs and fight for their relationship in a world that threatens to tear them apart? Or will the cultural divides prove too much for their budding romance?

Duke and Roya first premiered in 2013 under the title Love in Afghanistan at the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage, Washington, D.C, to critical acclaim. This bold new play is at turns romantic, funny and deeply moving. You won't want to miss it - secure your tickets for Duke and Roya today. 

Who are the cast of Duke and Roya? 

Duke and Roya stars Jay Ellis as Duke and Stephanie Nur as Roya, both making their off-Broadway debut.

Ellis is an American actor best known for his roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Escape Room, as well as his roles on BET’s The Game, and as Lawrence Walker on HBO's Insecure, for which he received the NAACP Image award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Nur is an Austrian-Syrian actor, best known for her roles in 1883, Mary and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. She is best known for her performance as Aaliyah Amrohi in acclaimed Paramount+ series Lioness.

Joining Ellis and Nur are Olivier Award-winning, Tony Award-nominated British Actress Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Only Murders in The Building) and Obie Award-winner Dariush Kashani (Barrymore Theatre, Oslo, The Band’s Visit). 

Who are the creative team of Duke and Roya? 

Duke and Roya is written by playwright, screenwriter and director Charles Randolph-Wright. Best known for his critically acclaimed play Blue, Randolph-Wright's other credits include The Night Is A Child, Cuttin’ Up, and musical Me and Mrs. Jones.

The production is directed is by Warren Adams. Adams is an award-winning Director and Choreographer. His credits include How I learned to Drive, Ruined, documentary film Africa Straight Up and the 2005 movie adaptation of Bewitched, starring Will Ferrel and Nicole Kidman

Duke and Roya also has an A-list producing team which includes Emmy-winning actor Kerry Washington and EGOT-winning musician John Major. 

Tickets for Duke and Roya at the Lucille Lortel Theatre! 

Watch sparks fly as Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur both make their off-Broadway debut in this scintillating new play about fighting for love in the face of adversity. You won't want to miss out on this provocative, compassionate and deeply romantic production - book your tickets for Duke and Roya at the Lucille Lortel Theatre today.