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Displaying all articles tagged:
James Earl Jones
in memoriam
Sept. 12, 2024
9 Essential James Earl Jones Performances
Jones was best when he was reserved, trusting his extraordinary voice and quiet authority to carry the dramatic weight of any scene.
By
Tim Grierson
and
Will Leitch
tributes
Sept. 9, 2024
Mark Hamill Honors James Earl Jones’s ‘Immeasurable’ Impact on
Star Wars
Luke has never forgotten his father’s importance: “#RIP dad 💔â€
By
Alejandra Gularte
rip
Sept. 9, 2024
James Earl Jones, Acting Legend, Dead at 93
The voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa was accomplished on stage and screen.
By
Justin Curto
retirement
Sept. 24, 2022
James Earl Jones May Be Hanging Up His Darth Vader Helmet
Filmmakers recreated his voice on
Obi-Wan Kenobi.
By
Charu Sinha
living legends
Mar. 2, 2022
Broadway’s Cort Theatre Will Be Renamed in Honor of James Earl Jones
Jones first performed in the theater in
Sunrise at Campobello
in 1958.
By
Jackson McHenry
casting
Aug. 7, 2019
Wesley Snipes, James Earl Jones, and Rick Ross Are
Coming to America
Plus
Beale Street
’s KiKi Layne, with
SNL’
s Leslie Jones in talks to join.
By
Hunter Harris
encounter
Oct. 8, 2015
Rehearsing for Broadway With James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson
A play about aging gracefully (and otherwise) reunites two stars with a whole lot of life experience.
By
Boris Kachka
casting couch
Aug. 12, 2015
Mufasa Lives! James Earl Jones Will Return for
The Lion King
Sequel
Nobody messes with your dad!
By
E. Alex Jung
star wars
Feb. 5, 2015
George Lucas Shares Long-Lost Darth Vader Audition Tapes (It’s a Bit)
At a gala for James Earl Jones.
By
Bennett Marcus
theater review
Sept. 28, 2014
Theater Review:
You Can’t Take It With You
Casting helps.Â
By
Jesse Green
theater
June 25, 2014
Rose Byrne Is Making Her Broadway Debut
Opposite James Earl Jones.
By
Anna Silman
May 21, 2012
Robin Williams Soon to Be Another Angry Brooklynite
Filming in September, The Angriest Man in Brooklyn is about a jerk patient who is mistakenly informed by his doctor that he only has 90 minutes […]
By
Jesse David Fox
theater review
Apr. 2, 2012
Theater Review:
The Best Man
Is Necessary
A play that’s fit to govern our attention for three-plus hours.
By
Scott Brown
last night on late night
Mar. 1, 2012
Last Night on Late Night: If the Lorax Had a Dance, Danny DeVito Nailed It
Plus: Elizabeth Olsen baked herself a birthday cake, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
By
Caroline Shin
Nov. 13, 2011
Darth Vader and
Exorcist
Anecdotes at the Governors Awards
J.J. Abrams once got a prop tongue in the mail from makeup Hall of Famer Dick Smith
By
Andre Tartar
Nov. 8, 2011
Oprah and James Earl Jones Aren’t Quite Sure Why They’re Getting Oscars
“I was surprised because I am not known as an actress,†says Oprah.
By
Kyle Buchanan
oscars
Aug. 3, 2011
Oprah, James Earl Jones Win Honorary Oscars
Makeup artist Dick Smith also won a lifetime achievement award.
By
Margaret Lyons
clickables
Feb. 16, 2011
Enjoy a Dramatic Reading of Justin Bieber’s ‘Baby’ by James Earl Jones
No Ludacris, though.
By
Amanda Dobbins
last night on late night
Dec. 24, 2010
Last Night on Late Night: James Earl Jones Was Paid Just $7,000 for
Star Wars
Plus, Conan O’Brien mocks his audience after their extremely enthusiastic display of applause, on our regular late-night roundup.
By
Dorsey Shaw
stage dive
Oct. 25, 2010
Theater Review: Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones Drive an Angrier
Miss Daisy
Apart from Boyd Gaines, we’re treated to two very famous voices, and very little else.
By
Scott Brown
broadway
June 30, 2010
James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave Return to Broadway
Tony winners will star in staging of ‘Driving Miss Daisy.’
By
Josh Duboff
stick a feather in your cap and call it macaroni
Apr. 22, 2009
Disney’s Dark Secret About
Earth
And no, it has nothing to do with the little elephant that probably dies in it.
By
Mark Graham
the industry
May 16, 2008
George Clooney to Stare at Goats
Plus: Finally the a cappella movie we’ve been (chicka chicka ssshhh) waiting for all these years.
the early word
Feb. 15, 2008
What Will Critics Be Talking About in Broadway’s All-Black ‘Cat’? Horny James Earl Jones, That’s What
The former Lord Vader still has a lot of light left in his saber.
the industry
Dec. 12, 2007
Terence Howard and James Earl Jones in an All-Black ‘Cat’
Plus industry news on John Singleton, Kate Burton, and Panic! At the Disco.