Photo Coverage: THURGOOD-Arrivals

On Wednesday, April 30th THURGOOD opened at the Booth Theatre. THURGOOD stars Lawrence Fishburne as Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.

"Thurgood is the remarkable and triumphant story of Thurgood Marshall, who rose from a childhood in the backstreets of Baltimore to the Supreme Court of the United States. Along the way, Mr. Marshall overcame many adversities but through them all, remained focused and positive to maintain the great country he wanted to serve. And did. Thurgood brings to the stage the words, the wit, the tenacity and the wisdom of one of American's greatest heroes," explain press notes.

Perhaps most recognized for his stirring role in the box-office hit movie trilogy – The Matrix – actor, producer and director, Laurence Fishburne also recently starred in Lionsgate's Akeelah & the Bee, which he produced through his Cinema Gypsy productions. He later co-starred opposite Tom Cruise and Phillip Seymour Hoffman in Paramount's summer film Mission Impossible 3. Later in 2006, Fishburne joined the impressive cast of Bobby, which was nominated for a SAG award for best ensemble cast.

Fishburne stage credits include Without Walls by Alfred Uhry, directed by Christopher Ashley, at the Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. For this performance he was awarded Best Actor at the 17th Annual NAACP Theater Award. He then starred opposite Angela Bassett at The Pasadena Playhouse in August Wilson's play Fences, which broke playhouse sales records in its sold-out run.

In 1992, he was awarded a Tony for Best Featured Actor in a Play, a Drama Desk Award, an Outer Critic's Circle Award, and a Theater World Award for his work on Broadway as Sterling Johnson in August Wilson's Two Trains Running. In 1999 he appeared at the Roundabout Theater on Broadway, playing the lead role of Henry II, in The Lion in Winter.

Ticket prices are $70 and $95 and available at www.Telecharge.com.

Photos By Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

Marquee of Thurgood on Opening Night

Maria Bello

Christine Andreas

Tanika Ray

Caroline Rhea

Al Sharpton

Al Sharpton with daughters Dominque and Ashley

Matthew Davis and Leelee Sobieski

George Stevens Jr.

James Carville and Mary Matalin

Mary Matalin

Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose and James Carville

Lori Petty

Gina Torrez

Leslie Uggams

Lilias White

Brenda Braxton

Larry Gatlin

Jamie de Roy and Larry Gatlin

Kathleen Marshall

Thurgood Marshall Jr.

Thurgood Marshall Jr.and Guest

Thurgood Marshall Jr. and Guest

Cicely Tyson

Vernon Jordan

Mrs. Thurgood Marshall

Marquee of Thurgood on Opening Night

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After his life as an ingenue in Brooklyn & Queens, Walter spent the next 25 Years in a leading role as a Photographer / Photo Researcher in Manhattan. He is currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and children Dali & Gala. As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of "GREASE". His journey on the path to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. His photography is syndicated worldwide through Retna Ltd. and Corbis.

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