Charles Randolph-Wright's  Duke & Roya will make its New York premiere beginning June 10 at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Directed by Warren Adams, the 11-week engagement will officially open June 24.

The new play about romance, identity, and culture will feature Jay Ellis (Top Gun: Maverick), Stephanie Nur (Lioness), Olivier winner and Tony nominee Noma Dumezweni (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and Dariush Kashani (Oslo).

Duke & Roya follows Duke, an American hip-hop superstar, who meets a fearless Afghan interpreter, Roya, in the heart of war-torn Kabul. They learn to navigate the stark realities of their worlds through a romantic relationship that challenges their beliefs.

Producers include Laura Ivey, Janet Brenner, Smada Media, and Get Lifted Film Co.’s John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius.

“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 producers Legend, Jackson, and Stiklorius in a joint 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.”

General management is by TT Partners. The design team will be announced at a later date.

Visit DukeandRoya.com.