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King James
Rajiv Joseph
Opening Date:
September 11, 2026
Closing Date:
September 27, 2026
As LeBron James’s career transforms Cleveland basketball, two devoted Cavaliers fans discover that friendship has its own wins, losses, betrayals, and comebacks. Across twelve years, Matt and Shawn navigate fandom, loyalty, and the changes that test their bond.
Cast & Crew
CAST
Matt — Olen Cox
Shawn — Mikael Dashawn
CREW
Director — Lilli Bassett
Stage Manager — Spencer Hankins
Set Designer — Ben Hall
Lighting Designer — Samm Scobey
Costume Designer — Elin Bhaird
Sound Designer — Rick Allen Lippert
Assistant Stage Manager — Cole Shoemaker
Assistant Stage Manager / Dresser — Laurie Blankenship
Production Notes
Season 43 opening production. Lilli Bassett, an Oklahoma City basketball fan, brought Rajiv Joseph’s play to CST after seeing parallels between Cleveland Cavaliers fans’ experiences and Oklahoma City fans’ responses to a star player’s departure. The action covers LeBron James’s rookie season, “The Decision,” his Cleveland return, and the Cavaliers’ 2016 championship. Adult language advisory. Ten scheduled performances September 11–27, 2026; evening curtain at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Regular adult ticket price advertised as $30, with discounts including Thursday performances and Allied Arts OKCityCard. CST press release supplied by archive project; further credits verified against https://www.broadwayworld.com/oklahoma/regional/King-James-a-comedy-by-Rajiv-Joseph-4399937 . Published material uses both “Samm Scobey” and “Samuel Scobey” for the lighting designer; CST press release uses Samm.
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