Laurence Fishburne is set to showcase his new solo stage show “Like They Do In The Movies” this July as part of the New York Stage and Film Summer Season at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. This will be the world premiere of the show, which Fishburne both wrote and will perform in.
The play is directed by Leonard Foglia. “Like They Do In The Movies,” Fishburne says that it is about “the stories and lies people have told me. And that I have told myself.”
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Fishburne is no stranger to the stage, having won a Tony Award in 1992 for his portrayal of Sterling Johnson in the Broadway production of August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running.” His extensive acting career also includes memorable roles in movies like “The Matrix Trilogy,” “Boyz n the Hood,” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”
The New York Stage and Film Summer Season at Marist College is considered to be one of the top theater incubators in the country, with past productions that have gone on to great acclaim on Broadway and beyond. Some of these productions include “Hamilton,” “Hadestown,” “Side Man,” “The Humans,” “American Idiot,” “Doubt,” and Taylor Mac’s “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music,” among others.
In addition to Fishburne’s show, this year’s Summer Season will also include a new musical workshop of “A Wrinkle in Time,” with Book by Lauren Yee, Music & Lyrics by Heather Christian and Direction by Lee Sunday Evans. This exciting lineup is sure to bring in theater lovers from all around the country.
The Summer Season runs from July 14 to August 6, and will also feature play readings by Sopan Deb, Beth Henley, Emily Kaczmarek, and Jason Kim, as well as dance projects and a July 14 kick-off concert featuring Joe Iconis. For those interested in attending, visit NYSAF’s website for more information.