Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson bring their significant star power to Katori Hall‘s Broadway play “The Mountaintop.”   The play, which opened at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on  October 13, is a “reimagining” of the night before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis.

Angela plays a hotel chambermaid named Camae, while Samuel plays the civil rights leader.  They both looked incredible on opening night.  I’d like to know what kind of deal Angela has made with the devil, because girl just doesn’t age.  It’s ridiculous.

Samuel recently told the Wall Street Journal how he prepared to play Dr. King.

“I spent an inordinate amount of time searching for interviews and just conversations that he’d had with people so I could hear what his speaking voice was and not his oratory voice, because I’m in a hotel room, he’s not giving a speech, he’s kind of relaxed.  I sort of discovered a speaking pattern that works for me and hopefully the exploration of his fears and his hopes for the country when he’s not giving a speech will come through very well for people when they see the play.”

The play sounds fascinating and is getting wildly positive reviews.   Lots of photos from opening night after the jump.

[ Images by  Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com ]

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