Cameron Moncur. BAND. Having been born and raised in Northeast Ohio, Jeffrey took interest in live theater at age 11, Laura Benanti Returns as Melania Trump to Sing a Parody of 'Belle'. Learn More. *Please check your country's performance page for updates. So I told myself that the very next year, I didn't really know how I would make it work. Come From Away is the heartwarming true story of the residents of Gander, Newfoundland who took in over 7,000 passengers when their flights were diverted during 9/11. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actor James Earl Jones II, who is currently in the production playing Bob & others. You never know what experiences may cultivate an opportunity for you. Isaac Alderson. I have covered the role and performed it, but haven't actually been offered the role. He has also been seen regionally in productions Porchlight Music; Goodman; Marriott; Court; Chicago Shakespeare; Writers; Lookingglass; Lyric Opera Chicago; SF Opera; Ravinia; and Broadway in Chicago. The career that James Earl Jones III can actually take credit for began in the mid-'70s. He did Othello and Fences. But like that to me is a dream role to break the stigma of people feeling like they have to be a super tall person to be considered revered or a character of importance because it's not important. Get experiences in your life. How familiar were you with the events in Gander prior to getting involved?JEJ: I absolutely had no idea that anything had happened in Gander and to be more clear, I didn't know Gander existed. James Earl „Todd“ Jones (* 17.Januar 1931 in Arkabutla, Tate County, Mississippi) ist ein US-amerikanischer Schauspieler.Bekannt ist er vor allem im englischsprachigen Raum insbesondere durch seine kräftige Stimme, mit der er auch Darth Vader synchronisiert. So I sent them a tape and the second week of April, I flew out to audition that following Thursday to New York, April 26th. I would say be kind to yourself. Billy Bivona. There was also a “Happy Birthday, Dad” from Luke Skywalker, among others. It was meant to be that I would work with the producers, this awesome cast and awesome creative team. Trending Now. I would just audition for things. James Earl Jones full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Happy 90th Birthday James Earl Jones! Join / Sign Up Keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. It moves for a hundred minutes with no intermission. In conclusion, what advice would you like to give to any aspiring young performers out there?JEJ: I would say these few things. When a performance is sold out, a limited number of $32 standing room tickets are available for purchase at the Gerald Schoenfeld box office. Then I did, I focused and stuff, and I just didn't stop. Everyone knows the story of 9/11, yet the story of what happened up in Gander, Newfoundland after that tragic event isn't as well known. He has been described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors for his performances in film, theater and television, and "one of the greatest actors in American history". We can contact them and talk to them when ever we like. The local actor, 28, and the stage vet, 75, are third cousins, namesakes of the same great-grandfather. Open our interactive chat window to ask questions about ticketing, learn more about the show and our true story, and more! We are doing shows now where there are people who are performing in wheelchairs and people who are performing who have various physical disabilities and yet they are given the opportunity to perform. I was also one of the few people that was not familiar with the show before I auditioned for it. He won a Tony Award for his work on the Broadway production in 2017. So if we wanted to call them or email them, I don't have a Facebook account, but they are readily available via Facebook. I sang in Europe for a little bit, but I was working in a law firm. Sunday Morning- James Earl Jones II ( Lyrics In Description ) - Duration: 2:39. His TV/film credits include Pokerhouse, Half-Bad, and Chicago Med. 2012 … I think what was great about David Hein and Irene Sankoff, the married couple who wrote this piece, they did over 1300 interviews, and they put all of this together in this amazing show. The actor celebrated this with a piece of […] I would say also if given the chance, I would love to play Mufassa in The Lion King. I think that business is filled with a great deal of self-deprecation and people who don't believe in himself and don't give himself enough credit, be kind to your folks know that only are you enough, but that you are more than enough. And he said, "Well, I have dressers." Jenny Ashman Standby. Yet this show move seamlessly. I play seven characters only, but many of them are blitz. It varies week-to-week, but these performances often have the best availability. Then, Dean sits down with Dwayne Johnson to … BroadwayWorld.com. In this show, every member of the 12-person ensemble plays multiple roles. I wasn't really sure what to do, but one of my aunts said, "Well, why don't you go to school for singing?" His parents initially came from unique job occupations, from maid to teacher to boxer and chauffeur. Aaron Michael Ray Standby. James Earl Jones, Actor: Rogue One. Other than that, I would say if there was a show that said that "James, we want to create a show around you. Julia Knitel Janice & Others. Widely regarded as the one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native USA and internationally, James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi. So I live in Chicago, my agent said we have this show. I just was coming to see plays that James happened to be in. Then he becomes Muhumuza, the African traveler. James Earl Jones II Bob & Others. Join him as he sits down with triple threat actor James Earl Jones II (yes, related to THAT James Earl Jones). I have no theatrical training. Song for his soundtrack of life right now: “It’s a song called ‘ Ta-dow’ by FKJ and Masego … this song is built up on improv and randomness. It has become much more known nowadays because of the musical. Be first to get the top news & best streams. Be sure to catch the national tour of Come From Away. People will try to judge you because of your look or your height or your weight, but know that not only at you enough, but keep going. If you have tickets for any of our canceled performances, you may exchange them or get a refund at the point of purchase. James Earl Jones turned 90 on January 17th. My only questions were "How do you change clothes so quickly?" At an early age, he started to take dramatic lessons to calm himself down. I didn't know that they were the original producers, and obviously they didn't produce my production in Chicago, but I thought that was such an interesting story and I found that out when I went in for my audition and they were like, "Oh, you're doing Memphis. Then, I was like "Yeah, I don't know if I could do that." Alle Infos zu James Earl Jones II, bekannt aus The Poker House - Nach einer wahren Geschichte: We're gonna send them a tape." If they are caught up in my height, then I'm doing something wrong. He's getting ready to do Diana, which is another biographical musical connected to a famous tragedy as it's about Princess Diana. Jeffrey Kare currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina. 1 year ago. James Earl Jones II, Soundtrack: Breaking In. Dean’s back from Hawaii! It was a super fast process for me, but it was actually kind of interesting because the producers, Junkyard Dog Production, actually originally produced Memphis on Broadway and the tour. Joaquina Kalukango Visits Backstage LIVE- Watch Now! This is how we make it work quick. Coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from January 14th-19th is the national tour of Come From Away. Have you met Tom McKeon?JEJ: Yes. As Red Dawn marks its 35th anniversary, it looms large in the pantheon of Reagan-era action flicks.... 3 results. James Earl Jones II Picture Gallery on BroadwayWorld.com with James Earl Jones II Photos from stage, special events, red carpets and more. Sharone Sayegh Bonnie & Others. I had sung with my concert choir in high school and decided that I would go to school to sing opera. Tell us about your director, Christopher Ashley. The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son. I didn't really know what I was doing. After I graduated, I actually wasn't pursuing singing at all. James Earl Jones II is credited as Performer. They didn't really know a lot about it either and they said, "but it looks very interesting. I was working a regular job for three years. Jones also showcases his pipes as he performs “Is Anybody There?” from the musical ‘1776.’. Chicago actor James Earl Jones II stars in the national tour of Broadway musical "Come From Away." I think that's what's so great about Chris is that he said, "I realize that you got 1,500 interviews and there is so much information that we could tell, but this is the information that is most important, and this is how we tell it in the most efficient way." He feels like a fish out of water over his time spent in Gander. However, my story is that I actually changed my major and decided to go to school for opera at the last minute after already getting accepted to Emory University for pre-med. We originally produced that show." Though he comes to understand and appreciate the thought of paying it forward, being kinder, being open, and he takes that message back with him to Jersey. It hadn't occurred to me how long I was having to spend there, so I rescinded my offer to Emory, and I was actually kind of lost. When he was only five, the family moved north to a farm in rural Michigan, and the young boy found the adaptation so traumatic that he developed an incapacitating stutter. So I would very much like to play the role of Mufassa. One, be kind to those around you because you never know who will find themselves in a position of importance where they might have influence over an opportunity for you in the future. One of the interesting things about a come from away versus the people in Gander is that come from aways, or the plane people, they're generally solo characters, right? 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Strickland of Raleigh Little Theatre, BWW Interview: Robert Hartwell of North Carolina Theatre's MEMPHIS, BWW Review: North Carolina Theatre's KINKY BOOTS, Jessica Vosk & Seth Rudetsky 1/24 8 PM ET, Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer & Seth Rudetsky 1/31 8 PM ET, Christy Altomare & Seth Rudetsky 2/7 3 PM ET, Adam Pascal: So Far: An Acoustic Retrospective. James Earl Jones was born in Arkabutla Township, Mississippi. James Earl Jones II is not the son of James Earl Jones. James Earl Jones II of the Broadway musical ‘Come from Away’ talks about the importance of the musical and how a small town in Canada played a huge role in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. My thing is that I have the voice to do it and I have to presence. Amelia Cormack Standby. Everything about James Earl Jones’s upbringing can be called varied. 425 Likes, 1 Comments - TheaterMania (@theatermania) on Instagram: “James Earl Jones II as Speedy Valenti with Eileen. At that point, I wasn't into acting. !Good health and long life to one and all. #backstage #feelthebernstein #wonderfultown” I wanted to be a doctor, that was my plan. On opening night at the Orpheum COME FROM AWAY received the loudest, most exuberant cheers I have ever heard. But it was Jones … James Earl Jones II has performed with Porchlight Music Theatre in the Jeff-Award winning productions of The Scottsboro Boys and Sondheim on Sondheim. Cash & credit cards are accepted. When we opened in Seattle in October of 2018, we actually met all of the plane people and come from aways that we characterize. Band 's original 1977 lineup. I had just opened a regional production of Memphis on April 25th, the night before I flew out for my audition for Come From Away. That's a wonderful experience. So here I am. It is what some might call beautiful chaos. 1 year ago. What: Actor, performing in the role of Bob in Come From Away, which will be at The Saenger Theater from May 28-June 2 as part of the 2018-2019 Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans series. (33:19) Jones discusses the Broadway musical ‘Come from Away’ and showcases a tune . A better understanding of this world or a better audition in a room and most importantly, I would say just keep going. He would give tickets to my dad to come see the shows, and talk to him afterwards. An active percussionist on the Atlanta scene, Jones III was part of the S.O.S. I had a call back that day and then a call back the next morning when I landed back in Chicago, my agent called me and told me that I booked. Brandon Springman Standby. Premium seats are the best seats in the house, and may still be available when general tickets are not. I was about to ask if you could ever see yourself playing that role in following the footsteps of your third cousin.JEJ: Yeah. Myrna Conn. Steve … Click Here for More Articles on COME FROM AWAY. Andrew Samonsky Kevin T. & Others. I had a show called Carlyle in Chicago at the Goodman Theater that really felt like it just spoke to me. I was still working with my voice teacher in Chicago, but I wasn't really pursuing anything. However, his father’s departure from the family brought him into the entertainment industry. There's the Broadway cast, the tour, Toronto, the UK, and Australia. This is how we do this show in a hundred minutes and get out all of this information and tell this amazing story and still not lose anything from the story." Directed by Craig Brewer. I don't need the height to do it. It was a world premiere, I was the first person to do the role. I guess would you mind telling us about getting involved?JEJ: Sure. James Earl Jones celebrates his 90th birthday, new wisdom, promising friendship, and future projects / YouTube. Limit two per person, subject to availability. I think that anyone who sees me on stage is never caught up in my height. To those wondering, yes, he is related to the legendary actor, James Earl Jones, as they are both distant cousins. Then, he said "Sometimes." For more information, please visit:www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/come-from-awaywww.comefromaway.com/tickets.php?content=tixtour. He's done a couple of production in Chicago back when I was much younger. James Earl Jones is the cats pyjama's! People will say not today. Buy Premium tickets HERE. No show should feel like they have these intense limits, especially something so trivial as height. Would you like to come in and audition? I have played Haywood Patterson in a regional production of The Scottsboro Boys, which was really very amazing experience for me. Performances of Come From Away on Broadway have been suspended through May 30, 2021. And no, they've never worked together. Limit two per person, subject to availability. We are representing one storyline of the plane people. Official return to be announced at a later time. So I'm like five foot eight, and most of the men who have played the role of Mufassa are six feet and above. But when we are playing people from Gander, you're generally playing amalgamation of those characters. James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor whose career spans more than seven decades. I went to the University of Illinois, Champaign Urbana, and I studied opera. For years he refused to speak more than a few words at a time, e… They wrote this amazing music and Ian Eisendrath, the music supervisor, director, and conductor, he worked with them and they fashioned it to this amazing piece, but it was Chris who said, "This is how we make this work. James previously appeared in the national tour of The Gershwin's Porgy & Bess. We don't even know what we're going to do but we want to do with you," that would be awesome. Actors James Earl Jones II and … We have five different companies. Cash & credit cards are accepted. My main character is Bob and he is based on a man from Jersey actually named Tom McKeon. With Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones. As Red Dawn marks its 35th anniversary, it looms large in the pantheon of Reagan-era action flicks.... 3 results. You happen to be a distant cousin of the great James Earl Jones. Thank you for your understanding. Would you mind telling us about all the characters you play?JEJ: So we each have a couple of more prevalent characters. James Earl Jones at an appearance in New York City Photo: acepixs / ImageCollect “Star Wars” legend James Earl Jones celebrated his 90th birthday with strawberry cake. Trending Now. James Earl Jones II is Bob the New Yorker, who can’t believe the islanders aren’t gunning for his wallet, or for him. by Jeffrey Kare. BWW Interview: James Earl Jones II of COME FROM AWAY National Tour. Come From Away performance at the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard - Duration: ... 4:53. No matter where we go, no matter who we perform for, no matter what the demographic, this show is amazing and it continues to be amazing every single day. Just a wild, amazing ride. Keep going. In that letter, he basically asked me what I had done with my life and at that point I hadn't done much. So that's what I did. Yet, I'm now doing a show where I make quick changes all the time. I have done a production of Ragtime, but would like to play the role of Coalhouse Walker, Jr. Some of them happen in very quick moments, but I can't tell you all of the characters because I don't want to ruin the surprise. I know it sounds like a moment from Finding Nemo, but that is what she really have to do is you have to just keep going. Danielle K. Thomas Hannah & Others. Kilty Reidy Standby. What is he like to work with?JEJ: Christopher Ashley is amazing because he gets to the bare bones of the story. If this is something that you truly want to do, this is something you are truly passionate about. You have to know that people will say no. Jan. 13, 2020. Who: James Earl Jones II. James Earl Jones II is an actor, known for Breaking In (2018), Chicago Fire (2012) and The Poker House (2008). Have the two of you ever actually met?JEJ: Yes, we've met. Going back to the beginning, how did you first get started in the theatre?JEJ: So my journey to theatre was actually very different. The actor spoke to USA Today where he said, “I will keep having to remind myself that it’s my birthday.” He added, “I’ll make an exception and enjoy a slice of strawberry shortcake, my favorite!” Part of why the show works so well and so efficiently is because of Chris. ... Christine Toy Johnson, James Earl Jones II, … I had questions for him, but my questions weren't of a theatrical nature because I didn't understand that at that age. Availability tends to decrease closer to the actual performance date. It is not a maudlin retelling of that terrifying moment in time when all U. S. airspace shut down. When you're eventually done with the tour, what are some dream roles you'd love to pursue in the future?JEJ: Honestly, I've already played a couple of dream roles. A limited number of $38 rush tickets are available for purchase in person at the Gerald Schoenfeld box office when it opens 10 AM (noon on Sundays) for that day’s performance only. Part of the reason I want to play it is because I want to break the stigma because a lot of people don't talk about it and it's okay, but like a lot of times people make it seem like characters have to be a certain weight, a certain height to play a role. As Red Dawn marks its 35th anniversary, it looms large in the pantheon of Reagan-era action flicks.... 3 results. It will be playing at the Durham Performing Arts Center from January 14th-19th. IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. Here's how you make it work efficiently. As a producer his credits include Heavy D & the Boyz and Playa … Before that third year, my voice teacher passed away. 1 year ago. That's why we have such an amazing effectiveness and five companies is not only because of the amazing writing, the amazing producers, and the really amazing message, but it's because of Chris and the way that he directed us to tell the story. Telling this story from city to city is such a cyclical emotional ride because we tell this amazing story and you feel the audience's energy and then their energy in turn makes you feel better. Chicago actors Harter Clingman and James Earl Jones II star in the national tour of "Come From Away," about airline passengers re-routed to Newfoundland on Sept. 11, 2001. It was very interesting that I happened to be auditioning for them. Trending Now . When he died, he left me in his will all of this vocal music and a letter. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events His parents separated before his birth and he was raised by his grandparents on a farm that had been in the family since Reconstruction. They're not. In accordance with guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and under the continued direction of Governor Andrew Cuomo, Broadway shows in New York City will extend the current suspension of all performances through May 30, 2021. I then said, "Oh these dressers see you in your underwear?" They actually came on with us for a big opening night bow and we spent four days with them prior to opening when we were previewing the show and they all come to various cities all the time. The man that gave us the voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa is celebrating 9 wonderful decades from his home in upstate New York. 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