Archduke (play)

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Archduke
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Written by Rajiv Joseph
Date premiered2017
Original languageEnglish
Subject Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
GenreDark comedy

Archduke is a 2017 play written by Rajiv Joseph about the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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Synopsis

A group of teenage revolutionaries, including Gavrilo Princip, are swept up in a scheme to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand. [1]

Production History

World Premiere

Archduke premiered at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, California, presented by Center Theatre Group. [2] It was directed by Giovanna Sardelli, with scenic design by Tim Mackabee, costume design by Denitsa Bliznakova, lighting design by Lap Chi Chu, and music and sound design by Daniel Kluger. [3]

Philadelphia

Archduke ran at the Wilma Theater April 15 though May 4 2025. [4] [5] It was directed by Blanka Zizka, the retired co-founder of the Wilma. [4]

Off-Broadway

An off-Broadway production of the play is set to run at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre in late 2025. Previews are scheduled to begin October 23 2025, with an official opening night on November 12 2025, and a scheduled closing night December 21 2025. [6] It is directed by Darko Tresnjak. [1]

Characters and Casting

Los Angeles [2] [3] Philadelphia [5] Broadway [6]
Gavrilo PrincepStephen StockingSuli HolumJake Berne
SladjanaJoanne McGeeMelanye Finister Kristine Nielsen
TrifkoRamiz MonsefBrandon PierceAdrien Rolet
NedeljkoJosiah BaniaSarah GlikoJason Sanchez
Dragutin 'Apis' Dimitrijevic Patrick Page Steven Rishard Patrick Page

References

  1. 1 2 Hall, Margaret (3 September 2025). "Rajiv Joseph's Archduke, Starring Patrick Page, Finds Complete Cast". PLAYBILL. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 Riefe, Jordan (2017-05-08). "'Archduke': Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  3. 1 2 Gordon, Eric A. (2017-05-19). ""Archduke," world premiere play by Rajiv Joseph, twists tragedy into comedy". People's World. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  4. 1 2 Bergen, Jane M. Von (2025-04-10). "Wilma Theatre co-founder returns to direct production of "Archduke"". Billy Penn at WHYY. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  5. 1 2 Terruso, Gene (2025-04-24). "A deft play of fact and fiction arises in Wilma Theater's 'Archduke'". Inquirer.com. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  6. 1 2 Stewart, Zachary (2025-09-03). "Kristine Nielsen and More Join the Cast of Archduke by Rajiv Joseph". TheaterMania. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
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