Broadway theaters will dim their lights on Thursday evening in remembrance of legendary actor James Earl Jones, who passed away at the age of 93. Jones was a prominent figure in the theater world, earning two Tony Awards and a lifetime achievement award for his acclaimed performances on stage.
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.
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.
The ceremony included Norm Lewis singing “Go the Distance,” Brian Stokes Mitchell singing “Make Them Hear You” and words from Mayor Eric Adams, Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson. The theater, located at 138 W 48th St, most recently hosted"Gutenberg! The Musical!" and"The Heart of Rock and Roll," according to
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