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A man and a woman stand close together, looking at each other and smiling, both dressed in detailed, patterned clothing on a stage.

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Love stories can happen anywhere and between anyone, but it is rare to see one between a hiphop star and a wartime interpreter. Charles Randolph-Wright's play puts audiences in a new headspace, making it a highly appealing and contemporary romance, and one that also features an A-list producing team. 

Duke & Roya is produced by Tony Award winners Laura Ivey and Janet Brenner, alongside Smada Media and Get Lifted Film Co.’s Emmy and Tony Award winner Mike Jackson, Emmy Award winner Ty Stiklorius, and EGOT winner John Legend. 

“We're thrilled to be producers on *Duke & Roya* – a daring and provocative work of art that is filled with humanity, compassion, and love," said Legend, Jackson and Stiklorius in a statement. “Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur are exceptionally talented actors, and we’re so excited to present this play to New York audiences this summer.”

Together, they offer audiences a genre-crossing story: a romance, a thriller, and a new epic.

## What to watch for
- Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Noma Dumezweni (*Only Murders in The Building, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*) and Dariush Kashani (*Oslo, The Band’s Visit*) also join the cast.
- The Lucille Lortel hosted [*Oh, Mary!*](https://www.todaytix.com/nyc/shows/37743-oh-mary) before it went to Broadway.
- Charles Randolph-Wright was in the original Broadway cast of *Dreamgirls*.
- Returning to theatre, John Legend won a Tony Award for co-producing August Wilson's play *Jitney*.

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*Duke & Roya* is a love story like you've never seen before: one where a hiphop star meets a wartime interpreter and a culture clash is the least of their worries.

Get *Duke & Roya* tickets on New York Theatre Guide to see this romantic thriller about two young people putting it all on the line for love. A New York premiere, *Duke & Roya* plays at the Lucille Lortel Theatre for eleven weeks only this summer. Jay Ellis (*Top Gun: Maverick, Insecure*) and Stephanie Nur (*Lioness, 1883*) co-star in this intriguing and highly contemporary love story.

How far would you go for love? Find out in this thrilling new play: Warren Adams directs Charles Randolph-Wright (*Blue*)'s *Duke & Roya* off Broadway, which follows an American hip-hop superstar and a fearless Afghan interpreter in war-torn Kabul who fall for one another while navigating the start realities of their worlds.

As a romantic relationship grows, so do questions that challenge their beliefs, risk their safety, and redefine what it means to fight for love. With an accomplished cast, *Duke & Roya* explores high-stakes romance and the choices we make in love and life.

Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Noma Dumezweni (*Only Murders in The Building, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*) and Dariush Kashani (*Oslo, The Band’s Visit*) star alongside Ellis and Nur in *Duke & Roya*, which comes to off Broadway with an A-list producing team including Tony Award winners Laura Ivey and Janet Brenner, Smada Media and’s Emmy and Tony Award winner Mike Jackson, Emmy Award winner Ty Stiklorius, and EGOT winner John Legend.

“We're thrilled to be producers on *Duke & Roya* – a daring and provocative work of art that is filled with humanity, compassion, and love," said John Legend, Mike Jackson & Ty Stiklorius. “Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur are exceptionally talented actors, and we’re so excited to present this play to New York audiences this summer.”

Tickets to *Duke & Roya* in New York are available now.

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Charles Randolph-Wright's new play follows two powerful young lovers, one a hip-hop superstar and the other an interpreter in war-torn Afghanistan, as they navigate a romance that tests their safety and questions their identity.

Jay Ellis is best known for playing Martin "Lawrence" Walker in the HBO series *Insecure*, winning an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. He also appeared in the films *Escape Room* and *Top Gun: Maverick* and starred off Broadway as Duke in the romance play [*Duke & Roya*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/43968-duke-and-roya) in 2025.

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Stephanie Nur is best known for her TV roles as Aaliyah Amrohi in *Lioness* and Melodi in the *Yellowstone* prequel *1883*, plus film performances in *My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3* and *Mary*. She starred as Roya in the romance play [*Duke & Roya*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/43968-duke-and-roya) off Broadway in 2025.

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Noma Dumezweni is best known for originating the role of Hermione Granger in *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* in London's West End and on Broadway, winning an Olivier Award and earning a Tony Award nomination. She has an extensive theatre resume in London, having performed in celebrated plays like *A Raisin In The Sun* (Olivier Award), *A Doll's House, Part 2*, and numerous Shakespeare shows.

Dumezweni has also appeared in the TV shows *Only Murders In The Building, The Watcher, The Undoing*, and *Made for Love*.

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Dariush Kashani stars in [*Kyoto*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/44498-kyoto) off Broadway at the [Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/lincoln-center-mitzi-e-newhouse-theater) from October 8, 2025.

Kashani is best known for his performance as Hassan Asfour in the Tony Award-winning play *Oslo* both on and Off-Broadway, winning an Obie Award alongside his cast for the Off-Broadway run. He also starred in the lead role of Tewfiq in *The Band's Visit* and performed in *The Kite Runner*, both on Broadway, and appeared in the romance play [*Duke & Roya*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/43968-duke-and-roya) off Broadway.

His TV credits include  *FBI, High Maintenance*, and *Lost*.

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The Lucille Lortel Theatre, located in the heart of New York City's West Village, serves as an outstanding venue for off-Broadway productions. Originally built in 1926 as a film studio, it was transformed into an 18th-century style theatre in 1955 by Lucille Lortel. It seats comfortably 299 people. The theatre has hosted a wide variety of dramatic and musical productions, contributing significantly to New York's rich theatrical history. The mission of the venue today is to innovate, provoke, and reimagine what theatre can be, music to the ears of many theatre aficionados. The Lortel presents new, original productions along with classics of the stage. The excellent acoustics, unique intimacy, and the charm of the neighborhood truly make for a unique experience. The theatre is also home to the annual Lucille Lortel Awards, which recognize excellence in off-Broadway theatre. 

**How to Get There:** The Lucille Lortel Theatre is conveniently located at 121 Christopher Street. It's easily accessible by subway, the nearest stop is Christopher Street on the 1 Line. Also, the A, C, E, B, D, F, and M trains stop at West 4th Street, a short walk away. There are also numerous bus lines. For those driving, there are public parking lots nearby. Please remember to check the MTA for any route changes due to maintenance or construction.

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Located in the West Village in Manhattan, the Lucille Lortel Theatre was first built 1926 as a 590-seat movie theatre. Converted into an Off-Broadway theatre in the early 1950s, the venue opened with *Maya* in June 1953.

In 1955, Louis Schweitzer acquired the building as an anniversary present for his wife, actress/producer Lucille Lortel. To celebrate her 81st birthday, the theatre was rechristened the Lucille Lortel Theatre in 1981. Since Lortel’s death, the Lucille Lortel Foundation has owned the theatre.

The Off-Broadway theatre company MCC Theater used the Lortel as its home base until it acquired its own venue in Hell's Kitchen.

## How to get to the Lucille Lortel Theatre off Broadway

The Lucille Lortel Theatre is closest to the Christopher Street station on the 1 line. The closest bus stop is Christopher St./Bleecker St. on the M8 line.

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The Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York is a historic off-Broadway venue in the West Village known for unique productions. It can be reached by various subway and bus lines.

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