The Royale 2016

Run Time:
One hour and 15 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: March 7, 2016
Closing: May 01, 2016

The Royale - 2016 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

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.

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BWW Review: Marco Ramirez's Inventively-Crafted Boxing Drama THE ROYALE Spars With Racism
by Michael Dale - March 8, 2016


Director Rachel Chavkin offers a tense, rhythmic and evocative mounting of a play inspired by the career of Jack Johnson

Photo Coverage: Lincoln Center Theater Celebrates Opening Night of THE ROYALE!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - March 8, 2016


Lincoln Center Theater welcomes McKinley Belcher III, Khris Davis, Montego Glover, John Lavelle, and Clarke Petersto the stage in its production of The Royale, a new play by Marco Ramirez, directed by Rachel Chavkin. The show just opened at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street) and you can check out photos below!

Review Roundup: THE ROYALE Opens at Lincoln Center Theater
by Review Roundups - March 7, 2016


Lincoln Center Theater welcomes McKinley Belcher III, Khris Davis, Montego Glover, John Lavelle, and Clarke Peters to the stage in its production of THE ROYALE, a new play by Marco Ramirez, directed by Rachel Chavkin, opening tonight, March 7, at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Flash: First Look at Khris Davis, Montego Glover and More in Lincoln Center Theater's THE ROYALE
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016


Lincoln Center Theater welcomes McKinley Belcher III, Khris Davis, Montego Glover, John Lavelle, and Clarke Peters to the stage in its production of The Royale, a new play by Marco Ramirez, directed by Rachel Chavkin, currently in previews at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, March 7, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

VIDEO: Marco Ramirez's THE ROYALE Explores The Rise and Fall of a Black Heavyweight Champion
by Michael Dale - February 9, 2016


Marco Ramirez's drama is loosely based on the story of heavyweight champ Jack Johnson.

The Royale FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Royale have there been?
The Royale has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2016.
What awards has The Royale been nominated for?
The Royale has been nominated for several prestigious awards. These include Outstanding Director of a Play for Rachel Chavkin at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Play for The Royale at the Drama Desk Awards, Special Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble for The Royale, Distinguished Performance Award for Khris Davis at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play for Marco Ramirez at the Drama League Awards, John Gassner Playwrighting Award for Marco Ramirez at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director for Rachel Chavkin at The Lortels, and Outstanding Sound Design for Matt Hubbs at The Lortels.
What awards has The Royale won?
The Royale has won several awards including Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Rachel Chavkin, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards, and a Special Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble for The Royale. Additionally, the production received a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Khris Davis, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for Marco Ramirez, the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Marco Ramirez, Outstanding Director at The Lortels for Rachel Chavkin, and Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortels for Matt Hubbs.

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