STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 8/22/16- James Corden

Welcome to BWW's ON THIS DAY Series celebrating theatrical birthdays, openings and special events that took place on this day in theatre history!

Happy Birthday, James Corden! In 2004, Corden played the role of Timms in the original London stage production of Alan Bennett's play The History Boys, as well as in the Broadway, and Sydney productions. In 2011 he attracted international attention as the lead in the award-winning comedy play One Man, Two Guvnors, which transferred from The National Theatre to the West End and then to Broadway, and won the 2012 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. He starred as 'the Baker' in the big screen adaptation of Into the Woods. Corden also hosted the 2016 Tony Awards.

In celebration of this day, we bring you highlights from One Man, Two Guvnors. Click below to check it out!

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