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Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of The Old Globe's THE ROYALE - Montego Glover and More!

By: Sep. 16, 2014
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The Old Globe presents Marco Ramirez's ("Orange is the New Black," "Sons of Anarchy") wildly theatrical new play The Royale, directed by two-time Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk Award-nominated Rachel Chavkin, Founding Artistic Director of New York's the TEAM, Chavkin most recently won accolades for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (The New York Times, Time Out New York, and New York Post Critics's Picks, and Top Ten of 2012 and 2013). The Royale will run October 4 to November 2 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run October 4 - 8. Opening night is Thursday, October 9 at 8:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Jay "The Sport" Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it's 1905, and in the segregated world of boxing, his chances are as good as knocked out. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for "the fight of the century," The Sport just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion. Loosely based on real events, The Royale brings to explosive life the sights and sounds of the early 20th century boxing circuit, and the ultimate fight for a place in history.

The acting company includes the award-winning Montego Glover (Nina; originated Felicia Farrell in Memphis at La Jolla Playhouse and on Broadway, The Color Purple), John Lavelle (Max; The Graduate on Broadway, Globe 2013 Shakespeare Festival), Okieriete Onaodowan (Fish; Globe's The Brothers Size, Broadway's Rocky and Cyrano de Bergerac), Robert Christopher Riley (Jay; Broadway's Lombardi and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), and Ray Anthony Thomas (Wynton; David Mamet's Race on Broadway, Fences and Jitney for NPR's August Wilson's Century Cycle).

The creative team includes Nicholas Vaughan (Scenic Design), Denitsa Bliznakova (Costume Design), Austin R. Smith (Lighting Design), Matt Hubbs (Sound Design), Caparelliotis Casting (Casting), and Annette Yé (Stage Manager).

Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

Photo Credit: Ken Jacques

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Montego Glover appears as Nina, John Lavelle as Max, and Robert Christopher Riley as Jay

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Robert Christopher Riley appears as Jay

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John Lavelle appears as Max and Robert Christopher Riley as Jay

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The cast of The Royale: Ray Anthony Thomas, Okieriete Onaodowan, Robert Christopher Riley, Montego Glover, and John Lavelle

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Robert Christopher Riley appears as Jay

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John Lavelle appears as Max

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Montego Glover appears as Nina

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Okieriete Onaodowan appears as Fish

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Ray Anthony Thomas appears as Wynton

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Director Rachel Chavkin

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Director Rachel Chavkin (center) with the cast of The Royale: Ray Anthony Thomas, Okieriete Onaodowan, Robert Christopher Riley, Montego Glover, and John Lavelle




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