Samuel L. Jacksonis gearing up to take the stage for the first time in over a decade but this time, under the direction of his wife,LaTanya Richardson Jackson.
On Monday, Samuel, 73, and the rest of the cast of the upcoming revival of August Wilson’sThe Piano Lessongathered together in New York City for their first rehearsal.
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Grammy winner andReal Housewives of Atlantastar,Kandi Burruss, and her husbandTodd Tucker, both serve asproducerson the show and were in attendance and seen mingling with the team.
In one shot captured from the day, Brooks, 32, is seen snapping a selfie with both Washington and Samuel. Another photograph showcases sketches of each character’s costumes.
In a video also shared exclusively with PEOPLE, the cast is seen getting a preview of what the sets will look like when the show opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre this fall with previews starting Sept. 19, according toBroadway.org.
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“I thank god for this day,” LaTanya, 72, said addressing the group. “Finally. All of you who have been on this journey, waiting, waiting, putting your businesses to the side, I can’t thank you enough. I am ready, you are ready, and we’re going to throw down.”
From left: Todd Tucker, Kandi Burruss, LaTanya Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson at rehearsal.Rowena Husbands
Samuel and LaTanya, who’ve been married for 41 years,attended the 75th Tony Awardsat New York City’s Radio City Music Hall in June, and presented together for the best revival of a play award. (Take Me Out, starringnew Tony-winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson, won the category.)
During their time on stage, Samuel took a moment to honor wife LaTanya and the upcoming work they were doing together.
“We are proud to be reviving one of his profound masterpieces,” Samuel said, LaTanya adding that “When taking on a classic, artists honor the author’s intent while also striving to create something new and unexpected for current audiences.”
source: people.com
