Duke & Roya Tickets

Can love survive when the world is at war?

Jay Ellis (Top Gun: Maverick, Insecure) and Stephanie Nur (Lioness, 1883) are set to star in the searing new play Duke & Roya, a gripping new drama about love, survival, and the choices that define us.

In war-torn Kabul, Duke (Ellis), a Hip-hop superstar, and Roya (Nur), a fearless local interpreter, make an unlikely connection, find themselves drawn together in a place where trust is scarce and danger is constant. As their connection deepens, they are forced to confront the harsh realities of cultural divides, personal sacrifice, and the brutal cost of hope.

Written by acclaimed playwright Charles Randolph-Wright and directed by Warren Adams, this poignant and timely production captures the resilience of the human spirit. The stellar cast also features Olivier Award winner Noma Dumezweni and Dariush Kashani (Oslo, The Band’s Visit), whose performances add unforgettable depth to this moving story.

Produced by Tony® winners Laura Ivey and Janet Brenner, Smada Media, and Get Lifted Film Co.’s Emmy® and Tony® winner Mike Jackson, Emmy® Award winner Ty Stiklorius, and EGOT winner John Legend, DUKE & ROYA is a bold and haunting exploration of love caught in the crossfire.

The Lucille Lortel Theater continues its stunning run of hit plays, which has seen sold-out runs of titles including Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Hold On to Me Darling and VANYA.

✨ Don’t miss this powerful new play—a stirring portrait of connection, courage, and the fight to hold on to what matters most.