Photo Coverage: On Golden Pond Press Preview
Monday, March 7, 2005; Posted: 02:03 PM - by Ben Strothmann
On Golden Pond stars the legendary James Earl Jones and Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams. This is Jones' eagerly-awaited return to the stage for the first time since winning his second Tony Award (for Fences in 1987). It's also the first major U.S. production of On Golden Pond featuring African-American actors in the leading roles. This production premiered to rave reviews last October at The Kennedy Center.
On Golden Pond starts previews March 22 and opens on April 7 at The Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). It was just nominated for four 2005 Helen Hayes Awards in every category for which it was eligible: Outstanding Production, Lead Actor (Jones), Lead Actress (Uggams) and Supporting Performer (Bockhorn).
James Earl Jones, and Ernest Thompson (Playwright)
The Cast (l to r): Linda Powell (Chelsea Thayer Wayne), James Earl Jones (Norman Thayer), Alexander Mitchell (Billy Ray), Leslie Uggams (Ethel Thayer), Peter Francis James (Bill Ray), and
Craig Bockhorn (Charlie Martin)
Linda Powell, James Earl Jones, and Leslie Uggams
Leonard Foglia (Director), James Earl Jones, Leslie Uggams, and Ernest Thompson (Playwright)
James Earl Jones, Alexander Mitchell, and Leslie Uggams
James Earl Jones, and Leslie Uggams
Linda Powell
James Earl Jones, and Leslie Uggams
Ernest Thompson, Leonard Foglia (speaking), and Linda Powell
James Earl Jones
Scenic Design by Ray Klausen
Ernest Thompson
Linda Powell
Leslie Uggams
Alexander Mitchell
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Ben Strothmann has been a portrait and theatrical photographer since 1995. Since building his first darkroom in his hometown of Milwaukee WI, his portrait studio now looks out over Manhattan where he shoots headshots and production photos. Born to a famous cheesecake lady (Suzy Strothmann of Suzy's Cream Cheesecakes), Ben is also an actor and pianist. Currently he lives in Astoria and studies guitar and Icelandic. Ben is also a volunteer for The Heart Gallery (heartgallerynyc.org) and helps NYC foster children find permanent, loving families. Ben is proud to be a part of the world famous singing waitstaff at Ellen's Stardust Diner. See www.benstrothmann.com for more info.
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NINE on OPRAH
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The Brother/Sister Plays
11/11:
'Empire' Rising
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