A JEWEL in her crown.(Leslie Uggams)(Brief Article)(Interview)
American Theatre, May, 2001 by Brown, Lenora Inez
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"Ruby and Elizabeth are nothing alike," declares Tony-winning actress Leslie Uggams, comparing her current role in the Broadway production of August Wilson's King Hedley II to her recently acclaimed turn in John Henry Redwood's The Old Settler. "Elizabeth in Old Settler was a quiet church-loving kind of woman who was very much alone.
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Ruby is a physical character." Given Uggams's schedule lately, she's well-trained for this event. 'Before Hedley, I played Maria Callas in Master Class. I had to learn opera and Italian-and I had to learn everything in three weeks. ...
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