Prestigious tribute to a legend of American theatre and cinema, the unforgettable voice of Darth Vader.
The memory of James Earl Jones will be honored by turning off the lights of Broadway theaters. Known worldwide for his role as the voice of the villain Darth Vader in Star Wars, Jones passed away on September 9 at the age of 93 at his home in Dutchess County, New York.
To pay him due homage, the Broadway theaters will turn off their lights to remember the actor, who in addition to the extensive filmography accumulated over the years, has accumulated a series of notable performances on stage in seventy years of career.
In Memory
Theater lights will be turned off on Thursday, September 26 at 6:45 p.m., continuing a celebrated Broadway tradition marking the passing of theater icons. Jason Salmoninterim president of the Broadway League released this statement in relation to the tribute reserved for the star.
James Earl Jones in a scene from Coming to America
“James Earl Jones was a true pillar of the Broadway industry, providing unforgettable experiences to multiple generations of audiences, while also amassing many well-deserved accolades, awards and successes for his iconic performances in other fields of entertainment.” ha esordito Salmon.
The President continues:“While we recognize and celebrate Mr. Jones’s significant legacy across a variety of media, we are especially proud of his legacy on Broadway and are grateful for the many memorable performances with which he has graced our stages.”.
In 2017, James Earl Jones received a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. Five years later, the Cort Theatre, where he debuted in 1958, was renamed James Earl Jones Theatre. Although best known for his film roles, Jones began his Broadway career in 1957 as an understudy in The Egghead, winning his first Tony Award a decade later for The Great With Hope.
He has had many noteworthy theatre performances, including Fences by August Wilson, The Iceman Cometh, Of Mice and Men, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Driving Miss Daisy.
