James Earl Jones introduced me to August Wilson by way of his play “Fences.” Our acquaintance was forged indirectly and vicariously, I should say, through my mother. In 1986, Mom was a season ...

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: James Earl Jones won. Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Mary Alice won.

Billy Dee Williams, who took over the role of Troy Maxson from James Earl Jones in the 1988 Broadway production of August Wilson's *Fences*, has ... a Featured Role in a Play: Frankie R.

His second of three Tony awards was earned while starring in the original production August Wilson’s play, “Fences.” “If I ...

James Earl Jones ... Bettmann Archive, via Getty Images Jones with Lauren Bacall in 1969 after he won a Tony for lead actor in a play for his performance. Afro American Newspapers/Gado, via ...

Broadway theaters are set to pay tribute to the legendary James Earl Jones this week ... Tony Award in 1985 for his performance in "Fences," a play by August Wilson that explores themes of ...

One of America’s most beloved actors, James Earl Jones ... boxer.” Jones won a Tony for that role, as well as an Oscar nomination for the 1970 film adaptation, and he won a second Tony in 1987 for his ...

James Earl Jones with his honorary Oscar at the 84th ... The Great White Hope (1970): Howard Sackler’s gripping play—loosely based on the life of boxer Jack Johnson, the first black world ...

The musical features music and lyrics by Joy Huerta, of the pop duo Jesse & Joy, and Benjamin Velez. A musical adaptation of Real Women Have Curves will play the James Earl Jones Theatre this spring.

James Magruder discusses his new book about the legendary theater, a few of its most notable names and productions, and its ...

A musical adaptation of Real Women Have Curves will play the James Earl Jones Theatre this spring. The musical, with direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Ain’t Too Proud), will begin ...