King James
by Rajiv Joseph

Off-Broadway Off-West End

King James Book Cover — King James Cover

Highlights

Male

105 mins Present Day All Men Unit Set/Multiple Settings Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes

Synopsis

The fortunes of the Cavaliers are about to change: The great LeBron James, the biggest star in basketball, is coming to Cleveland.

But when superfan Matt’s latest business venture turns sour, he has to sell his most prized possession – his pair of Cavs season tickets.

The buyer, Shawn, just sold his first short story – so watching his team in the flesh for the first time will be a sweet reward.

Now just to figure out what to do with that second ticket.

Thrown together by chance, the next 12 years prove as defining, dramatic, and sometimes heart-breaking for Matt and Shawn as they do for the Cavs – and for “King” LeBron James.

Multi-award-winner Rajiv Joseph delivers a clever comedy that is an intimate exploration of the place that sports occupy in our lives and relationships.

Press Reviews

"A touching examination of male friendship and the powerful social currents beneath it."
— The New York Times

"Joseph has created one of the funniest and most moving plays about friendship in years... Basketball fans will love Joseph’s insider-y jokes. Even if you don’t follow the game all that much, King James is a must-see."
— TheaterMania