“The Royale,” a drama about race and boxing set in the early 20th century, opens Oct. 4 at the Old Globe in Balboa Park.
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, Marco Ramirez’s wildly theatrical new play 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 play stars Montego Glover, John Lavelle, Okieriete Onaodowan, Robert Christopher Riley and Ray Anthony Thomas and is directed by Rachel Chavkin.
Tickets start at $29 and the play runs through Nov. 2.
