Broadway's theatres will dim their lights on Thursday in memory of the legendary James Earl Jones, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 93.
The Broadway League said theater owners will dim their lights at 6:45 p.m. Thursday in honor of Jones, who won two Tony awards and received a lifetime achievement award Broadway 's theaters will dim their lights on Thursday in memory of the legendary James Earl Jones, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 93.
In addition to his famed movie and film credits, including as Darth Vader in the"Star Wars" franchise, Jones had nearly 20 acting roles on Broadway, according to Jones won Tonys in 1969 for his acting work in"The Great White Hope" and in 1987 for his role in the play"Fences." His lifetime achievement award came in 2017.
Jones made his Broadway debut in 1958’s “Sunrise At Campobello” and would win his two Tony Awards for “The Great White Hope” and “Fences” . He also was nominated for “On Golden Pond” and “Gore Vidal’s The Best Man” . He was celebrated for his command of Shakespeare and Athol Fugard alike. More recent Broadway appearances include “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “Driving Miss Daisy,” “The Iceman Cometh,” and “You Can’t Take It With You.
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