Broadway Lights Dim for Paul Newman
AP Photo/Jim Cooper
Broadway is giving its regards to Paul Newman. Talk about a switcheroo.
The Great White Way will pay tribute to the late acting legend by dimming the lights on the marquees of all Broadway theaters on Friday night at 8 p.m. The venues will remain dark for one minute.
While most acclaimed for his screen work, Newman was no stranger to the boards, making his Broadway debut in 1953 in Picnic, where he met his future wife, Joanne Woodward.
As recently as 2003, Newman received a Tony Award nomination for his role in Our Town, which also earned him an Emmy nod after the play aired on television.
"For over half a century Paul Newman has graced our stages and inspired our souls with his brilliant talent," said Charlotte St. Martin, the executive director of the Broadway League.
"After beginning his illustrious career on stage, his love for theater continued throughout his life as demonstrated by the Newman family's support of the renowned Westport Country Playhouse. Off-stage, his tireless devotion to philanthropic work has enhanced many lives and worthwhile causes.
"His presence everywhere will be missed."
The Big Picture
Welcome, Matt Oh, don't look so troubled, Mr. Damon. We're always happy to see your Oscar-winning self
More PhotosMost Commented
- Would Kristen Work With Rob Outside of Twilight? (861)
- "Exhausted" Rob and Kristen (Kinda) Get Personal (764)
- Robsten Begin Publicity Tour Together—Kinda (605)
- Did Rob Come Across Badly in Vanity Fair? (599)
- Is the Pressure Getting to Robsten? (571)
- "Puppy Dog" Rob and Kristen Play the Newlywed Game (510)
- Overworked Rob Needs a Break! (375)
- Blab Blab Blab: Robsten Ain't Outta Thin Air (354)
- Rob and Kristen Keep the Mystery Going (327)
- Bitch-Back! Angelina Bouncing From Man to Man? (250)
Top 10 Stories
- Ugly Betty May Steal Eastwick Slot from Lost
- Carrie Prejean on Solo Sexy Tape: "I'm Humiliated to Be Talking About This Now on National TV"
- Mya Finally Impresses All Three Judges on Dancing With the Stars
- James Woods Takes Brother's Death to Trial
- Katt Williams Not So Funny When He's Arrested for Burglary
- Justin Timberlake Puts the Brakes on "Obsessed, Mentally Unstable" Woman
- D.A.: Sean Penn's Pap Smack Not a Felony Matter
- Singing Burglar Suspect in Protective Custody
- Kelly Osbourne: Why I Won't Weigh Myself
- Kellan Lutz: More Excited by Eclipse Than New Moon
Fashion Police
Sloppy SuitingPoor Eva is a mess from head to skirt at the New York City premiere of her latest flick
More Photos
Latest Movie Reviews
Get Your E! News Now
3 Comments
-
Show the next 1 - 0 of 3 comments
Now loading...