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.
Production history
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 ran 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 closed on December 21, 2025. It was directed by Darko Tresnjak.
London
Archduke made its European premiere at the Royal Court Theatre in London, running from 20 June to 25 July 2026. It was directed by Lyndsey Turner and designed by Es Devlin.