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HBAS Playdate: Duke and Roya at the Lucille Lortell Theatre on Saturday, July 12
Price: $130.00
Join in our HBAS outing to Off-Broadway to see the limited run of Duke & Roya at the Lucille Lortell Theatre on Saturday, July 12 at the 7PM show (6:15pm arrival time). This gathering is in support of two Harvard Alumna Naila McKenzie-Ross (Harvard College '02, JD '07) and Kimberly Denise Williams (Harvard College '07)! Joining this special viewing comes with discounted orchestra seats, pre-signed playbills, cast-talk back, and group photo. About The Show 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. Discover the electrifying connection between Duke (Ellis), an international hip-hop artist, and Roya (Nur), a fearless Afghan interpreter, who find love in the unlikeliest of places: war-torn Kabul. As their worlds collide, they must navigate cultural divides, make personal sacrifices, and fight for their future in a world determined to keep them apart. Is their bond strong enough to survive? Don’t miss DUKE & ROYA, the breathtaking play from acclaimed playwright Charles Randolph-Wright, directed by Warren Adams, with a cast that includes Olivier Award winner Noma Dumezweni (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Presumed Innocent) and Dariush Kashani (Oslo, The Band’s Visit). 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, Naturi Naughton-Lewis and Take Two Entertainment, and Emmy® Award winning producer, actor and filmmaker Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone and their Simpson Street production banner. Witness the power of this 11-week limited engagement production at New York’s historic Lucille Lortel Theatre; last show is August 23, 2025. A story of love, identity, and resilience, DUKE & ROYA is a spellbinding theatrical event that is as thrilling as it is timely. No refunds. To exchange tickets, you must email the name of the original ticket holder and the exchanged name to info@hbasonline.org by Friday, July 11th noon ET.
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