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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Broadway Theaters to Dim Lights in Memory of James Earl Jones
variety.com: Broadway theaters will dim their lights in honor of James Earl Jones, the four-time nominated and two-time Tony Award winning actor who died on Sept. 9 at the age of 93.
When I heard the news of James Earl Jones’s passing I was devastated. His resume on Broadway and in Film was extensive and all so thrilling. What it must have been like to see him perform and be in his presence on stage and on set. I am glad to see that they will be dimming the lights of the Broadway Theatres in his memory and I hope that he will continue to live on in people’s memory as one of the greatest actors. This article helped me learn that he was one of the handful of actors to receive an EGOT, which is winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. Very few in their lifetime are able to achieve such high praise and it didn’t come to me as a surprise that he was of EGOT status. I know his memory will continue to live on, but I hope people will remember him not just for his voice as Darth Vader and Mufasa but as a light within the theatrical community on Broadway whose career spanned almost seven decades.
James Earl Jones was a legend not only in the theatre community, but also in the film and other creative industries. His powerful and commanding voice is recognizable by many Americans and other film and stage connoisseurs around the world. While it is sad to lose the legend that was James Earl Jones, the most important thing we can do is celebrate his life and accomplishments. He became an icon with his performances in productions and movies such as Star Wars, The Lion King, Driving Miss Daisy, Field of Dreams, and so much more! He laid a new foundation and paved the way for many future generations of black actors. With his achievements earning him an EGOT (including three Tonys!). His legacy is definitely one to remember and preserve for all of prosperity and, thus, it is very fitting that Broadway theaters will dim their lights in his memory.
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When I heard the news of James Earl Jones’s passing I was devastated. His resume on Broadway and in Film was extensive and all so thrilling. What it must have been like to see him perform and be in his presence on stage and on set. I am glad to see that they will be dimming the lights of the Broadway Theatres in his memory and I hope that he will continue to live on in people’s memory as one of the greatest actors. This article helped me learn that he was one of the handful of actors to receive an EGOT, which is winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. Very few in their lifetime are able to achieve such high praise and it didn’t come to me as a surprise that he was of EGOT status. I know his memory will continue to live on, but I hope people will remember him not just for his voice as Darth Vader and Mufasa but as a light within the theatrical community on Broadway whose career spanned almost seven decades.
James Earl Jones was a legend not only in the theatre community, but also in the film and other creative industries. His powerful and commanding voice is recognizable by many Americans and other film and stage connoisseurs around the world. While it is sad to lose the legend that was James Earl Jones, the most important thing we can do is celebrate his life and accomplishments. He became an icon with his performances in productions and movies such as Star Wars, The Lion King, Driving Miss Daisy, Field of Dreams, and so much more! He laid a new foundation and paved the way for many future generations of black actors. With his achievements earning him an EGOT (including three Tonys!). His legacy is definitely one to remember and preserve for all of prosperity and, thus, it is very fitting that Broadway theaters will dim their lights in his memory.
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