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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
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
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
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
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.

Photos: DUKE & ROYA at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

Check out newly released production photos from Duke & Roya ahead of its opening night on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Performances began on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), with an official opening on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

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,.