Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting its world-premiere production of King James—by ensemble member Rajiv Joseph and staged by acclaimed Tony- and Obied-winning director Kenny Leon—in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St, now through April 10.
Featuring ensemble member and Artistic Director Glenn Davis alongside Chris Perfetti (ABC’s Abbott Elementary) and Khloe Janel, this comedy is the story of an unlikely friendship forged by fandom told through the lens of “King” LeBron James’ career and legacy.
The two friends’ shared love of basketball and verbal games of one-on-one help them navigate the hopes, desires and fears they have bottled up since childhood.
Single tickets to King James ($20-$88) are on sale now at http://steppenwolf.org and 312-335-1650.
NOTE: Steppenwolf is one of 70+ Chicagoland performing-arts venues that have agreed upon COVID-19 vaccination and mask requirements for all audiences, artists and staff. For the most up-to-date policies at Steppenwolf, visit http://steppenwolf.org/welcomeback.