The Royale (CBT) at The Jenny Boyd Theatre – Knoxville, TN
Get your tickets to see The Royale (CBT) in Knoxville, TN. Happening on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at The Jenny Boyd Theatre. Doors open at 7:30 PM.
It’s 1905 in the racially segregated world of boxing, and Jay “The Sport” Jackson, a handsome, tough, headstrong and undeniably great boxer, dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Inspired by the life and story of Jack Johnson, The Royale, by Marco Ramirez, is a drama of the psyche that follows Jay after a money-hungry boxing promoter sparks a plan for a historic fight of the century. Suddenly, his dream seems possible..but at what cost? The Royale is a deep examination of society’s relationship with history makers and the responsibilities they carry both inside and outside the ring.
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