(1/8) Impressionism Opening: Andre De Shields Celebrates at Sardi's

Andre De Shields celebrates at Sardi's for the opening night after party for the Broadway play Impressionism. New York City - March 24, 2009

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(2/8) Backstage at The Wiz: Andre De Shields poses with Tichina Arnold and Dawnn Lewis

Andre De Shields, who played the title role of The Wiz in the original 1975 Broadway production, visits with Tichina Arnold (Evilene), Dawnn Lewis (Addaperle) and the rest of the cast of the current Encores production at New York City Center-Backstage, New York City - June 22, 2009

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(3/8) Impressionism Meet and Greet: Andre De Shields, Jack O'Brien, Marsha Mason and Michael T. Weiss

(L to R) Andre De Shields, Jack O'Brien, Marsha Mason and Michael T. Weiss at the Meet and Greet for the Broadway production of Impressionism at New 42nd St Studios, New York City - February 17, 2009

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TAGS: Andre De Shields, Jack O'Brien, Marsha Mason, Michael T. Weiss, Impressionism, New 42nd Street Studios, Broadway

(4/8) Broadway Salutes: Carrol Waaser and Andre De Shields

Carrol Waaser and Andre De Sheilds at the inagural Broadway Salutes celebrating 25 or more years on Broadway held at Father Duffy Square, New York City - September 22, 2009

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(5/8) Backstage at The Wiz: Andre De Shields poses with James Monroe Iglehart, Christian White and Joshua Henry

Andre De Shields, who played the title role of The Wiz in the original 1975 Broadway production, visits with James Monroe Iglehart (Lion), Christian White (Scarecrow), Joshua Henry (Tin Man) and the rest of the cast of the current Encores production of The Wiz at New York City Center-Backstage, New York City - June 22, 2009

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(6/8) Backstage at The Wiz: Andre De Shields poses with LaChanze

Andre De Shields, who played the title role of The Wiz in the original 1975 Broadway production, visits with LaChanze (Aunt Em and Glinda) and the rest of the cast of the current Encores production of The Wiz at New York City Center-Backstage, New York City - June 22, 2009

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(7/8) Backstage at The Wiz: Andre De Shields poses with Ashanti

Andre De Shields, who played the title role of The Wiz in the original 1975 Broadway production, visits with Ashanti (Dorothy) and the rest of the cast of the current Encores production at New York City Center-Backstage, New York City - June 22, 2009

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(8/8) Impressionism Meet and Greet: Joan Allen, Jeremy Irons, Marsha Mason, and Andre De Shields

(L to R) Joan Allen, Jeremy Irons, Marsha Mason, and Andre De Shields at the Meet and Greet for the Broadway production of Impressionism at New 42nd St Studios, New York City - February 17, 2009

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TAGS: Joan Allen, Jeremy Irons, Marsha Mason, Andre De Shields, Impressionism, New 42nd Street Studios, Broadway