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A Soldier's Play opened on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre January 21.

Jan 22, 2020

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Three-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier stars as Sergeant Vernon C. Waters, the officer whose murder and famous last words—“They’ll still hate you!”—begins the play.

Nnamdi Asomugha portrays Private First Class Melvin Peterson, the role Denzel Washington originated in the first production and movie.

Tony winner Kenny Leon directs the production, continuing his longstanding work of championing black playwrights on Broadway.

Lee Aaron Rosen plays Captain Wilcox, who is initially suspected of murder.

Warner Miller plays an eager young soldier, Corporal Ellis.

Emmy winner Blair Underwood returns to Broadway in the leading role of Captain Richard Davenport.

Billy Eugene Jones plays Private James Wilkie, a soldier whose relationship to Sergeant Waters holds a central place in the mystery of Waters’ murder.

McKinley Belcher III plays Private Louis Henson, a role originally portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson in the play’s first production.

Jerry O’Connell plays Captain Charles Taylor, Tony nominee Peter Friedman’s original role.

David Alan Grier was part of the original off-Broadway production and the film version of the play (in different roles).

Rob Demery plays Corporal Bernard Cobb, one of the many soldiers affected by Sergeant Water’s tyranny over his men.

Jared Grimes plays Private Tony Smalls.

Nate Mann plays Lieutenant Byrd, one of the two racist officers initially accused of Sergeant Waters’ murder.

J. Alphonse Nicholson plays Private C.J. Memphis, a southern soldier who faces abuse within the ranks.

Blair Underwood, who returns to Broadway after eight years, say he dedicates his performance to his father who was in the military.

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