A slam dunk of a show.

KING JAMES

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KING JAMES

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February 26 - March 16, 2025

By Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Jamil Jude
Co-produced with Indiana Repertory Theatre

Cleveland, 2004. Basketball wunderkind LeBron James has just been signed to the Cavaliers, and two die-hard fans strike up an unlikely friendship–with high hopes for their new superstar player. As LeBron’s career takes him to the height of fame, pulls him away from Cleveland, and brings him triumphantly back to the city, Matt and Shawn’s lives play out off-court with all the drama of a championship season: full of slam dunks, huge upsets, and the unshakable bond of those who share a love of the game.

“Terrific… raises the energy level with stadium-style razzle-dazzle.”
-Los Angeles Times

CONTENT WARNING

Contains profanity and includes references to racism. Recommended for 8th grade and above.

VIEW PROGRAM

SPECIAL EVENT SERIES

Syracuse Stage sets aside a limited number of tickets (76 total) for the M&T Bank Pay-What-You-Will Program.
Tickets are available for performances February 26 – March 2 while supplies last.
Pay-What-You-Will tickets must be claimed in person at the Box Office or by phone on the day of the desired performance, subject to availability.
Box Office hours:
Wed – Fri, 10 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat - Sun, 12 – 7:30 PM

CALL 315-443-3275
Free for ticket holders, an hour before curtain. Join cast members, and guest speakers to learn more about the show you’re about to see.
March 2, @ 1:00 PM
March 8, @ 1:00 PM
March 13, @ 6:30 PM
An insightful pre-show lecture series free for ticket holders.
March 5, @ 1:00 PM
Robert Searing is the Curator of History at the Onondaga Historical Association and writes a weekly column for The Post-Standard.

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After seeing the show, bring your questions to a post show discussion led by a member of Stage’s artistic staff with the show’s creative team. Talk backs are included with the purchase of the evening’s performance. (free for ticket holders)
March 9, following the 7:30 PM performance

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Join us for pre-show trivia. Free for ticket holders. Registration required. Limited spots available.
February 27, @ 6:00 PM
TRIVIA REGISTRATION

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Sensory Friendly and Sensory Friendly+ Performances provide a welcoming environment that lets all patrons enjoy themselves freely without judgment or inhibition.
March 11, @ 7:30 PM

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Join us for a pre-show social event. Discounts may vary.
March 6, 6:30 PM

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Screens are placed to the side of the stage where the dialogue will display.
March 5, @ 2:00 PM
March 11, @ 7:30 PM
March 15, @ 7:30 PM
March 16, @ 2:00 PM
American Sign Language interpreters will sign for these performances.
March 8, @ 2:00 PM

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For those who are visually impaired. Those who need it, will be given a headset in which a staff member will describe the actions taking place in the show. Descriptions start 30 minutes prior to show. This is not disruptive to other patrons.
March 15, @ 2:00 PM

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Game Day at Stage
March 1, 12 PM
Join us in the lobby for drink specials and to cheer on the Orange as they take on Virginia Tech and stick around to catch the 2 PM performance of King James.

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Sports Fans + Whiskey/Beer Tasting
March 7, 6 PM
Grab your bestie, don your favorite team’s swag, and join us for a complimentary whiskey and craft beer tasting (must be 21 or older) before the 7:30 PM performance of King James.

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Syracuse Symposium
Feb. 26, 6 PM
Free panel discussion, “Sports and Theatre: The Arena that Connects Us” featuring former Orange athletes Eric Devendorf and Eric Jackson, moderated by former ESPN.com editor Javier Maymi-Perez.

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