The Royale NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you want a fascinating take on historical events. Play poses surprising questions about the best course of action to effect racial justice.

Don't see it if you don't like abstract staging or theater techniques, or not interested in the history of African Americans in the U.S.

See it if You like stories and characters with many layers. What you think the show is about, is not what it's about.

Don't see it if You can't make connections to racial issues from the past to today, or if you don't appreciate minimal set and costumes.

See it if You are interested in racial issue using historical boxing characters. Reminiscent of the 1970 The Great White Hope.

Don't see it if You do not like plays about social issues.

See it if You like drama acted through words and sounds. Are interested in race issues in professional sport

Don't see it if You need literal portrayals of the action.

See it if you want to see a very different take on the central character in The Great White Hope. Truly fascinating to see a different POV.

Don't see it if you have little interest in the evolution of race relations or challenging drama.

See it if you like a truth based story that relates to contemporary issues.

Don't see it if history is not your preferred method of information gathering

See it if You like a thoughtful production using unique staging and rhythmic sounds to convey the action in the ring. Glover's performance is striking

Don't see it if You don't want to think about the powerful impact of race on actions and outcomes

See it if you like your theater thought-provoking and professional; you know stories from the past have meaning in the world we live in today

Don't see it if you think this solely about boxing (because it is about so much more)-you are uncomfortable with the history of racism