Terrence Howard, Anika Noni Rose, Phylica Rashad, and James Earl Jones of the Broadway play, "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" are on the April/May cover of "Uptown" magazine.

Debbie Allen, who serves as the play's director, bought together this all-star cast to the famed theatrical district. The play's producer Stephen Byrd revealed the role of Brick was pass on by Denzel Washington and Laurence Fishbourne.

Last month Anika revealed to The New York Times her first impression of Terrence and in the "Uptown" interview she shares her thoughts on working with the cast members.

"It can get a little hot during rehearsals sometimes," actress Anika Noni Rose says with a laugh, referring to the all-star cast sharing the stage in a a revival of Tennesse Williams's classic, "Cat on A Hot Tin Roof". The ensemble includes Terrence Howard (Brick); James Earl Jones (Big Daddy); Phylicia Rashad (Big Mama); and Rose as Maggie, the metaphorical Cat.

If you're within the New York area, go out to see "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof". Be sure to pick up a copy of "Uptown" magazine which is on newsstands now!

Photography: Diego Uchitel via UPTOWNLIFE.NET

Labels: Anika Noni Rose, Newsstand Snapshots, Terrence Howard