Loosely based on the real-life experiences of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight world champion, THE ROYALE tells, in six rounds, the fictional story of Jay "The Sport" Johnson (to be played by Khris Davis), a charismatic Negro Heavyweight Champion. It's 1905 and as Johnson faces his opponents - and confronts his demons - he exposes the troublesome events in his life that have propelled him into the ring with a burning desire to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Khris Davis made a remarkable NY stage debut starring in Marco Ramirez's The Royale at Lincoln Center Theatre, a performance that garnered him multiple prestigious awards, including the 2017 Clive Barnes Award for Theater and the 2016 Obie "Performance Award." more...
Montego Glover, a Tony Award nominee and two-time Drama Desk Award winner, previously starred in Lincoln Center Theater's production of "The Royale," earning a Drama Desk Award for her performance. more...
McKinley Belcher III, who starred in the pivotal role of Jay Jackson in "The Royale," has since built an impressive career, including notable performances in Netflix's "Ozark" and HBO's "We Own This City." more...
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