McKinley Merritt, a UT Theatre alumnus and Nashville native, is thrilled to join the cast of The Royale! Her favorite roles include Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility, Victoria in the new Ahrens & Flaherty musical, Knoxville, and Lauren in Kinky Boots, all at the Clarence Brown Theatre. You can often find McKinley interning at a cappella conventions, singing with her 90s cover band, Teen Spirit, and probably laughing too hard at something really silly. Stay healthy, be kind, and, most importantly, enjoy this beautiful show!