From left, cast member Robert Gossett, David St. Louis and Keith Szarabajka pose during the party for the opening night performance of 'The Royale' at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Culver City, Calif. (Photo by Ry Photo

From: Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of CTG's THE ROYALE

The world premiere of the powerful, intense new play 'The Royale' by Marco Ramirez opened yesterday, May 5 at the CTG/Kirk Douglas Theatre. Directed by Daniel Aukin, 'The Royale' delivers a knock-out punch with its vivid depiction of a man fighting for his place in history. 'The Royale' continues through June 2, 2013. The cast includes Robert Gossett, Diarra Oni Kilpatrick, David St. Louis, Keith Szarabajkaand DeSean Terry. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening below!