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Charles Randolph-Wright

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STAGE CREDITS

Dreamgirls
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Little Albert & The Tru-Tones
The James Early Band
The Five Tuxedos
Ensemble
One of "Little Albert and the Tru-Tones"
One of "The Five Tuxedoes"
One of "The James Early Band"
Little Albert & The Tru-Tones
The James Early Band
The Five Tuxedos
Ensemble
One of "Little Albert and the Tru-Tones"
One of "The Five Tuxedoes"
One of "The James Early Band"

Productions

Duke & Roya
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Playwright
Orfeus: A House Music OperaOrfeus: A House Music Opera
 
[West End, 2020] Cancelled
Director
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[West End, 2016]
Director
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
Through the NightThrough the Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
Through the NightThrough the Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
Love/LifeLove/Life
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Director
Señor Discretion Himself
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Director
Guys and Dolls
 
[US Tour, 2001]
Director
The Diva is Dismissed
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Director
Urban Blight
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Choreographer
Born for This
 
[Broadway, 0]
Director

Writing

Blue
Playwright
Author
Bookwriter
Lyricist

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DUKE & ROYA to Play Final Performance at The Lucille Lortel Theatre in August Photo
DUKE & ROYA to Play Final Performance at The Lucille Lortel Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025

Duke & Roya will play its final performance at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. At the time of closing, the production will have played 14 preview performances and 47 regular performances. Learn how to purchase tickets to its final performances.
Photos: DUKE & ROYA Opens at the Lucille Lortel Theatre Photo
Photos: DUKE & ROYA Opens at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Check out photos from last night's opening night performance of Duke & Roya. In attendance were producers John Legend and Mike Jackson of Get Lifted Film Co., Naturi-Naughton Lewis and Two Lewis, and special guests Adrienne Warren, André Holland, Quincy Williams, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Angela Yee, Bevy Smith and more.
Photos: DUKE & ROYA Opening Night Red Carpet Photo
Photos: DUKE & ROYA Opening Night Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 25, 2025

Duke & Roya, written by Charles Randolph-Wright  and directed by Warren Adams, is officially open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
Photos: DUKE & ROYA Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: DUKE & ROYA Takes Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 25, 2025

Duke & Roya is officially open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre! The new play stars Jay Ellis, Stephanie Nur, Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Noma Dumezweni and Dariush Kashani. The understudies for Duke & Roya are Ariana Afradi, Shirine Babb, René David Ifrah, and Jequrey Slaton. Check out pics from the opening nigh bows here!
Review Roundup: DUKE & ROYA at the Lucille Lortel Theatre Photo
Review Roundup: DUKE & ROYA at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Check out reviews of Duke & Roya, opening tonight at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Duke & Roya is written by acclaimed playwright Charles Randolph-Wright (Blue) and directed by Warren Adams.
Spotlight: DUKE & ROYA at Lucille Lortel Theatre Photo
Spotlight: DUKE & ROYA at Lucille Lortel Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Jun 13, 2025

Don't Miss Jay Ellis & Stephanie Nur in DUKE & ROYA - Tickets Start at $49. 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.
Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, and Simpson Street Join DUKE & ROYA Producing Team Photo
Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, and Simpson Street Join DUKE & ROYA Producing Team
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

Emmy Award winning producer, actor and filmmaker Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, and their Simpson Street production banner will join the producing team of Duke & Roya,.
Photos: The Company of DUKE & ROYA Meets the Press Photo
Photos: The Company of DUKE & ROYA Meets the Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 28, 2025

The company of Duke & Roya met the press this week, and BroadwayWorld was on hand for some photos with the cast, creatives, and more! Check out the images below!
Naturi Naughton-Lewis and Take Two Entertainment Join DUKE & ROYA Producing Team Photo
Naturi Naughton-Lewis and Take Two Entertainment Join DUKE & ROYA Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

Naturi Naughton-Lewis and Take Two Entertainment will join the producing team of Duke & Roya Off-Broadway. Learn more about the upcoming production and see how to attend!
Photos: WINE IN THE WILDERNESS Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: WINE IN THE WILDERNESS Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 25, 2025

Classic Stage Company just celebrated opening night of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Check out photos from inside opening night!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025

Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals for Buena Vista Social Club, which included special guests Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo, Ariana DeBose, Sara Bareilles, and more!
Jay Ellis, Stephanie Nur and More to Star in DUKE & ROYA at the Lucille Lortel Theatr Photo
Jay Ellis, Stephanie Nur and More to Star in DUKE & ROYA at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

The New York premiere of Duke & Roya by playwright Charles Randolph-Wright  and directed by Warren Adams will be presented at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: ENGLISH on Broadway Opening Night Red Carpet Photo
Photos: ENGLISH on Broadway Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 24, 2025

Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially open on Broadway at The Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here! 
Photos: Inside Rosie's Theater Kids PASSING IT ON Gala Photo
Photos: Inside Rosie's Theater Kids PASSING IT ON Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

Photos have been released from this year’s Passing It On Gala which honored writer, director and producer Charles Randolph-Wright. Check out the photos here!
Cast Set For WEDDING BAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Photo
Cast Set For WEDDING BAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band:  A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. 
Rosie's Theater Kids Will Present Passing It On Gala, An Evening of Mentorship Honori Photo
Rosie's Theater Kids Will Present Passing It On Gala, An Evening of Mentorship Honoring Charles Randolph-Wright
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

Founder Rosie O’Donnell, and Founding Artistic and Executive Director Lori Klinger have announced that Rosie’s Theater Kids will honor writer, director and producer Charles Randolph-Wright at this year’s Passing It On Gala, an evening of performances celebrating 21 years of mentorship.
Photos: Laurence Fishburne Celebrates Opening Night of LIKE THEY DO IN THE MOVIES Photo
Photos: Laurence Fishburne Celebrates Opening Night of LIKE THEY DO IN THE MOVIES
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 22, 2024

See photos from inside opening night of Like They Do in the Movies, written and performed by Laurence Fishburne, at The Perelman Performing Arts Center.
Interview: Orfeh Is Making Her Long-Awaited Café Carlyle Debut Photo
Interview: Orfeh Is Making Her Long-Awaited Café Carlyle Debut
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 19, 2024

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Orfeh (LEGALLY is making her Café Carlyle debut with a residency on March 21, 22, and 23. Orfeh will be singing “the music of divas that influenced her life, career and singular voice.” This will be Orfeh’s most intimate concert yet, in the historic Café Carlyle on 35 East 76th Street at Madison Avenue.
Photos: Go Inside Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala Photo
Photos: Go Inside Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 13, 2024

Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Review: LEGALLY BOUND: HOLIDAY EDITION WITH ORFEH AND ANDY KARL at Perelman Performin Photo
Review: LEGALLY BOUND: HOLIDAY EDITION WITH ORFEH AND ANDY KARL at Perelman Performing Arts Center
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 27, 2023

At one point, someone seated in front of me kvelled, “We don’t deserve this” over and over again. I couldn’t agree more.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Charles Randolph-Wright been in?

Charles Randolph-Wright has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Charles Randolph-Wright been in?

Charles Randolph-Wright has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Charles Randolph-Wright written?

Charles Randolph-Wright has written 4 shows including Born for This (Book), The Diva is Dismissed (Playwright), Blue (Bookwriter), Blue (Playwright).

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