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The Mountaintop - Broadway

Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett star in this new drama about Martin Luther King Jr.

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Samuel L. Jackson

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Samuel L. Jackson

Claim to fame

One of cinema's most charismatic actors with an affinity for foul-mouthed characters, Samuel L. Jackson made his Broadway debut in 1990 as an understudy in The Piano Lesson. He earned an Oscar nomination for 1994's Pulp Fiction and went on to star in films such as The Negotiator, Shaft, Snakes on a Plane and Coach Carter. Jackson returns to Broadway as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in The Mountaintop.

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After you've traveled to The Mountaintop to see Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett, make sure to head to 44th Street to see their caricatures on the wall at Sardi’s!

After signing his portrait, Samuel L. Jackson gets a congratulatory squeeze from the woman that always has his back, his wife LaTanya Jackson.

The Mountaintop director Kenny Leon, stars Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett, and playwright Katori Hall await the big moment at Sardi's.

Samuel L. Jackson can't contain his excitement as he is presented with his portrait by Max Klimavicius of Sardi’s.

Free at last! Sardi's head honcho Max Klimavicius receives a standing ovation from Samuel L. Jackson and a delighted Angela Bassett as her carricature is unveiled.

Cheese! Samuel L. Jackson snaps a quick pic of his caricature to share with his thousands of Twitter followers.

The Mountaintop’s Samuel L. Jackson is shocked as Reverend Al Sharpton steps on stage at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre with a cake in honor of Jackson's 63rd birthday.

Samuel L. Jackson is all smiles as Reverend Al Sharpton leads the crowd in singing “Happy Birthday.”

Celebrity guests Kathie Lee Gifford and Reverend Al Sharpton join Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett for a backstage birthday photo.

Let them eat cake! Samuel L. Jackson shares his yummy “NY Loves SLJ” cake with Reverend Al Sharpton and Angela Bassett. Cheers!

The birthday boy gets a kiss from gorgeous co-star Angela Bassett.

Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett are congratulated by The Mountaintop's lead producers Jean Doumanian and Sonia Friedman.

The Mountaintop's set and projection designer David Gallo and lighting designer Brian MacDevitt sandwich the show's leading man, Samuel L. Jackson.

Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson are all smiles as they arrive at The Mountaintop's opening night party at Espace.

After discussing heavy issues on stage, Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson are ready to let loose at their opening night party.

The Mountaintop team (director Kenny Leon, Katori Hall, Samuel L. Jackson and playwright Katori Hall) admire their congratulatory bouquets.

Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson step out to the cheering crowd at the opening night curtain call of The Mountaintop.

Let's hear it for The Mountaintop team: director Kenny Leon, playwright Katori Hall, Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson.

It's controlled chaos as fans clamor for an autograph from Jackson.

Director Kenny Leon and Samuel L. Jackson are thrilled to have such a warm reception after their first preview.

Be sure to catch Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett when The Mountaintop begins performances on September 22 at the Jacobs Theatre.

New York City schools Chancellor Dennis M. Wolcott is thrilled to welcome The Mountaintop team to the Brooklyn High School of the Arts.

After an in-depth conversation with the thoroughly impressed students, Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett are ready to greet our photographer.

Just an average school day… taking photos with movie stars! Katori Hall, Kenny Leon, Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Basset join the students for some pictures.

Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson (who will play Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in The Mountaintop) is glad to see the faces of so many excited students as he takes the stage for an assembly at Brooklyn High School of the Arts.

Director Kenny Leon, Samuel L. Jackson and playwright Katori Hall discuss the creative process behind their upcoming Broadway drama The Mountaintop.

Kenny Leon, Samuel L. Jackson and Katori Hall listen intently as leading lady Angela Bassett discusses her illustrious career.

Presenter Samuel L. Jackson and his wife LaTanya Richardson.

New star LaTanya Richardson Jackson is congratulated by hubby Samuel L. Jackson (perhaps you've heard of him?).

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Opening Night: The Mountaintop

Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett star in this new play about Martin Luther King Jr.

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