In memory of the legendary actor, Broadway theaters will dim their lights at 6:45 p.m. Thursday.
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. 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.
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. “James Earl Jones was a true pillar of the Broadway industry, providing unforgettable experiences to multiple generations of theatregoers – all while accumulating many well-deserved honors, awards, and achievements for his iconic performances in other entertainment fields. While we acknowledge and celebrate Mr. Jones’ significant legacy across multiple mediums, we are particularly proud of his legacy on Broadway, and are grateful for the many memorable performances with which he graced our stages,” Jason Laks, interim president of The Broadway League, said in a statement. Jones made his Broadway debut in 1958’s Sunrise At Campobello and would win his two Tony Awards for The Great White Hope (1969) and Fences (1987). He also was nominated for On Golden Pond (2005) and Gore Vidal’s The Best Man (2012). 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.Broadway helped usher in true stardom for Jones in 1970 with The Great White Hop
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