INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre opens the New Year with the warm and surprising comedy King James, presented by Key Bank. Directed by Jamil Jude, the new play by Rajiv Joseph runs January 14 – February 9 on the Janet Allen Stage before going to Syracuse Stage as a co-production.
In the story, two young men — one Black, one white — meet and bond over their love for the Cavaliers during LeBron James’ rookie season in Cleveland. Over the next twelve years, their passion for basketball never wavers, even as their lives keep moving in different directions.
Starring in the two-person show about brotherhood and basketball is Quinn M. Johnson as Matt and Enoch King, who was most recently on the IRT stage in 2023’s Flyin’ West, as Shawn.
The Theatre will host supplemental programming during the run of the show, including Artist Conversations that provide a behind-the-scenes perspective on the production and a Community Conversation: Brotherhood: A Celebration of Difference on January 18, following the 5 p.m. performance with IRT’s Director of Inclusion & Community Partnerships Devon Ginn as moderator, and panelists Too Black, Dr. Leslie Ettienne, and Jingo M. de la Rosa about the dynamics of male friendships.
The theatre is located at 140 W. Washington Street. Tickets and performance schedule available at IRTlive.com. Tickets start at $25 and are available online or by calling 317-635-5252.