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The Royale

Every day at 12pm from Oct. 22 to Nov. 29

At Writers Theatre

Glencoe

馃"The music of the sweet science of boxing has seldom been played as resonantly" (The New York Times)
馃幁"Performances are in a round, intimate theater. Broadway quality."
馃殕Show your Metra ticket for $10 cash back

Step into the ring for a kinetic, poetic drama inspired by boxer Jack Johnson. In 1905 Jim Crow America, an undefeated Black fighter risks everything for a shot at the heavyweight title.

Boxing drama
Jim Crow era
True story inspired
Intimate theater

Wednesday, November 4, 12:00聽PM

What are you into?

  • Boxing drama
  • Jim Crow era
  • True story inspired
  • Intimate theater
  • Writers Theatre
  • Glencoe

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