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  • Thurgood
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    Thurgood

    George Stevens, Jr
    Trade Edition$15.95
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    Play Description

    THURGOOD depicts the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court justice, and his role in the historic decision on the Brown v. Board of Education case.

    Production Info

    Cast: 1 total (1 male)
    Full Length Drama (about 105 minutes)
    Minimal Set Requirements
    Contemporary Costumes
    Categories: The Plays Tags: African American
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    Press Quotes

    “Stirring and absorbing. THURGOOD may actually feel like a sweet escape to happier times, every bit as cheering (and a whole lot more edifying) than the giddiest of Broadway musicals. As I left, I found myself misty eyed.” —Charles Isherwood, The New York Times

    “All bio dramas should be as vivid and entertaining as THURGOOD. A story rich in history, humanity and humor.” —Joe Dziemianowicz, New York Daily News

    “A superb bravura performance! Compelling and engrossing.” —Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

    “Riveting and inspiring! This fine production does Thurgood Marshall supreme justice.” —Roma Torre, NY1

    “A don’t miss event! As riveting as anything ever seen on the stage.” —Liz Smith, syndicated columnist

    “The verdict on THURGOOD: Excellent!” —Elysa Gardner, USA Today

    Author(s)

    • George Stevens, Jr

      George Stevens, Jr. has achieved an extraordinary creative legacy over a career spanning more than 60 years. His play THURGOOD opened in 2008 at the Booth Theater on Broadway. Laurence Fishburne was nominated for a Tony for his portrayal of Thurgood Marshall. The production went on to the Geffen Theater and the Kennedy Center and was filmed for broadcast on HBO. THURGOOD has since been produced in theaters across America. Stevens is the founder of the American Film Institute and a writer, director and producer. Film and television productions include AFI Life Achievement Awards (1973-98), The Kennedy Center Honors (1978-2014), George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey, The Murder of Mary Phagan (Jack Lemmon, Peter Gallagher), Separate But Equal (Sidney Poitier, Burt Lancaster), The Thin Red Line, Herblock: The Black and the White and The Obama Inaugural Concert. Stevens has written three books. His memoir, My Place in the Sun, Life in the Golden Age of Hollywood and Washington was released in 2022. Awards include 15 Emmys, 2 Peabody Awards, 8 Writers Guild Awards and an Honorary Oscar presented in 2012 for "extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement."

    Book Information

    Publisher BPPI
    Publication Date 4/30/2014
    Pages 46
    ISBN 9780881455922

    Special Notes

    If original stage producers credits appear in bold below, all licensees are required to include them in the following form on the title page in all programs distributed in connection with performances of the Play and in all advertising in which the full cast appears in size of type not less than ten percent (10%) of the size of the title of the Play:

    First performed at Westport Country Playhouse and subsequently on Broadway

    In addition, the following must appear within all programs distributed in connection with performances of the Play:

    Thurgood is produced
    by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc, NYC
    www.broadwayplaypublishing.com

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