Ciecly Tyson recently began previews for the new production of Horton Foote’s The Trip To Bountiful alongside more star power, Cuba Gooding Jr and Vanessa Williams. Playbill took the time to catch up with her during this journey back to her “true home” to the Broadway stage.
“For years I have been searching for the perfect project to bring me back to my true home — the stage,” said Tyson in an earlier statement. “In many ways Broadway is my Bountiful and I’m eager and honored to return with this strong, passionate, and funny character in a timeless American classic.”
“The Trip to Bountiful is among Horton’s most beloved plays, and Carrie Watts, one of his most memorable characters. To do the play and role justice, you need an actress of rare stature and command,” added director Wilson. “Cicely Tyson has, over the span of a distinguished career, depicted iconic Americans engaged in immense struggle. Her legendary performances — from Jane Pittman to Coretta Scott King to Harriet Tubman, to name just a few — have contributed mightily to our sense of national identity and character. I am thrilled that she is returning to the stage now to have her trip, to lead us all on a journey that promises to be unforgettable.” -Cicely Tyson
This is history folks. The compelling story of an elderly woman, played by Tyson, “who dreams of returning to her small hometown of Bountiful, TX one last time, against the wishes of her overprotective son”, played by Gooding, and “domineering daughter-in-law”, Williams. You really can not miss this. Even famed director Kenny Leon tells us so.
If you are in NY check out Trip To Bountiful..you owe it to yourself
— Kenny Leon (@iamKENNYLEON) April 6, 2013
The show also stars BroadwayBlack favorite Condola Rashad. To read the rest of the interview with Tyson click here —->>> [SOURCE]
