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After weeks of unconfirmed reports and months of speculation, The BV Newswire has learned that Terrence Howard will, indeed, lead the cast of the all-black version of 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,' when it makes it way to Broadway at the top of next year.
Production spokesperson Joe Trentacosta confirmed that the Academy Award nominated star of 'Hustle & Flow' will take on the role of Brick in the newest revival of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer prize winning play.
Hunky rapper LL Cool J and neo-thespian Anthony Mackie were reportedly considered for the role.
However, Howard, who is building up a steady portfolio of acting credits, will make his official Broadway debut with the meaty role -- as an alcoholic husband to the larger than life lead character Maggie "the CAT."The Philadelphia native, who stars in 'Perfect Holiday' which opens this week, will joining Tony Award winners James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad and in the Anika Noni Rose, Debbie Allen-helmed production set to being performances on Feb. 12 at the Broadhurst Theatre.This show, presented by by Front Row Productions and produced by Stephen C. Byrd, marks the first African – American production approved by Williams' estate for the Broadway stage, after four previous turns.
Tickets go on sale for 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' on Dec. 29.
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By: Mr.Sabree1964 on 12/31/2007 11:41PM
Brothers and sisters we as a people do not have the luxury of doing plays or making movies or writing books that to not uplift us or move us forward in a way that brings our History into a clearer perspective. Our forefathers endured Hell in the country for the first centuries of our existence here and we have an obligation to them and to G-d to do everything we can to rebuild our lives.
Re-doing a play written by a Homosexual Caucasian playwright, Tennesse Williams, about a Homosexual male Brick who is more bothered by the loss of his male "friend" than the love of his wife Maggie is not a step up for African Americans, it is not uplifting and it is not what our ancestors wanted for us when we became free.
Think before you speak about what is positive and what is not.
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By: Mr.Sabree1964 on 1/12/2008 4:01PM
Before you praise this black version of the play "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, learn the history of the original version and what the character "Brick's" real problem is and why he is having such a conflict with this wife; here's a hint Governer McGreevey of New Jersey.
This is not a play we should be proud to revive as African Americans.
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By: Brandon Holmes on 1/15/2008 2:03AM
I read cat on a hot tin roof ,and also used worked on it as a directors project in highschool.im wondering where is gooper and his wife,they also played a major role in the conveyance of the story.I think this is a brilliant cast for this production of cat.Make tenesee williams proud.All of his plays were somewhat autobiographical.
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