Archduke (play)
Archduke is a 2017 play written by Rajiv Joseph about the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Synopsis
A group of teenage revolutionaries, including Gavrilo Princip, are swept up in a scheme to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Premiere
Archduke premiered at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, California, presented by Center Theatre Group. 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.
Philadelphia
Archduke ran at the Wilma Theater April 15 though May 4, 2025. It was directed by Blanka Zizka, the retired co-founder of the Wilma.
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 began October 23, 2025, with an official opening night on November 12, 2025, and a scheduled closing night December 21, 2025. It is directed by Darko Tresnjak.