Have you ever wondered how great men of history, snatched from this world prematurely, spent their last days?  Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel, located in Memphis, Tennessee was the location where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the inspirational civil rights activist rested on April 3, 1968, the day before his assassination.

From now until January 15, 2012 the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater on Broadway will recreate this night in an hour and half intermission-less play.  Already a success in England, it won the 2010 Oliver Award for “best new play.”  Phenomenal actors Angela Bassett (motel maid) and Samuel L. Jackson (Dr.King), come together for a moving performance.   The story begins as Dr. King returns to his room on a stormy night after delivers his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,”  speech at Mason Temple, and follows a both political and biographical conversation.  The author argues the point of the play was an attempt by Ms. Hall, the director, to provide viewers’ with a more wholesome perspective of exceptional men of history.  We must realistically view those idolized as humans-just like us.

Both actors, including Jackson who generally performs in films, were said to have delivered skillful performances.  Be sure to be on the lookout for potential awards for this production.