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Photo Coverage: THURGOOD-After Party
By: Walter McBride May. 01, 2008
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.
Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
Thurgood Opening NIght
Ethel Kennedy and Rory Kennedy
Ethel Kennedy and Rory Kennedy
Leelee Sobieski & Matthew Davis
Leelee Sobieski & Matthew Davis
Leelee Sobieski & Matthew Davis
George Stevens Jr.
Laurence Fishburne and Gina Torrez
Laurence Fishburne and Gina Torrez
Laurence Fishburne and Gina Torrez
Laurence Fishburne and Gina Torrez
Laurence Fishburne receiving an Award form the Thurgood Marshall College Fund from Dwayne Ashley and Dr. Joyce Payne
Laurence Fishburne (receiving an Award form the Thurgood Marshall College Fund)
Laurence Fishburne receiving an Award form the Thurgood Marshall College Fund from Dwayne Ashley and Dr. Joyce Payne
Laurence Fishburne (receiving an Award form the Thurgood Marshall College Fund)
Laurence Fishburne and Richie Ridge
Laurence Fishburne (receiving an Award form the Thurgood Marshall College Fund)
