Kunene and the King at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
Dates: 4/1/2027 - 4/11/2027
📍 Theatre: Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
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Set in South Africa in 2019, twenty-five years after the first post-apartheid democratic elections, Kunene and the King follows two men from contrasting walks of life thrust together to reflect on a quarter century of change. Jack Morris is a celebrated classical actor given both a career-defining role and a life-changing diagnosis, while his at-home nurse Lunga Kunene shares an unexpected passion for Shakespeare. Written by and starring South African actor, activist, and playwright John Kani, the play is described as critically acclaimed, refreshingly funny, and vital.
Cast and Creative Team for Kunene and the King at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
Cast
Scott Silven
Ensemble
Ronee Penoi
Ensemble
Annalisa Dias
Ensemble
John Kani
Ensemble
Scott Silven
himself
Patrick Page
himself
Patrick Page
Ensemble
Creative Team
Annalisa Dias
Lyricist/Book-writer
Cole Lewis
Co-creator
Patrick Blenkarn
Co-creator
Sam Ferguson
Co-creator
The HawtPlates
Performers
THISISPOPBABY
Theatre Company
Pomegranate Arts
Producer
Octopus Theatricals
Producer
HERE Arts Center
Producer.
Matt Ray
Composer
Ronee Penoi
Director of Artistic Programming
Patrick Page
Artist
Taylor Mac
Artist
Matt Ray
Artist
Machine Dazzle
Costume Designer
Niegel Smith
Director
Scott Silven
Illusionist
Taylor Mac
Composer
Madeline Sayet
Director
Annalisa Dias
Lyricist/Book Writer
Ronee Penoi
Composer
John Kani
Playwright
Scott Silven
Artist
Faye Driscoll
Co-Director
Niegel Smith
Co-Director
Ronee Penoi
Composer/Lyricist
Faye Driscoll
Director
News About Kunene and the King at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
WAKE, 2021, and More Set For ArtsEmerson 2026/27 Season
May 21, 2026 ArtsEmerson announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight theatrical events from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, including works by Taylor Mac and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.About the Theatre
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre?
WAKE (02/11/27-02/14/27)
What shows have played recently at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre?
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" (12/06/25-12/23/25)
We Are The Land (09/29/23-09/30/23)
SUSPENDED: Octavia E. Butler's Parable Of The Sower (03/26/20-03/29/20)
The Magic Flute (11/06/19-11/10/19)
Triptych (10/30/19-11/03/19)
Passengers (09/25/19-10/13/19)
Cuisine & Confessions (07/12/16-08/07/16)
Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin (07/08/15-08/02/15)
We Are The Land (09/29/23-09/30/23)
SUSPENDED: Octavia E. Butler's Parable Of The Sower (03/26/20-03/29/20)
The Magic Flute (11/06/19-11/10/19)
Triptych (10/30/19-11/03/19)
Passengers (09/25/19-10/13/19)
Cuisine & Confessions (07/12/16-08/07/16)
Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin (07/08/15-08/02/15)
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