Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
#1Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/24/16 at 9:31am
Color Purple tickets are being sold into the summer, long after the original run was supposed to end. Has there been word on extensions or re-casting?
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#2Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/24/16 at 11:28am
This production is an open-ended run, no?
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#3Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/24/16 at 11:28am
This production is an open-ended run, no?
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#4Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/24/16 at 11:55am
It's an open run. Was never a limited run.
#5Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/29/16 at 12:41am
Oh, some of the ensemble told me that the leads were only contracted until April, so I just wondered. Initially, the show was only selling until March.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
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#6Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/29/16 at 6:01am
Bettyboy72 said: "Oh, some of the ensemble told me that the leads were only contracted until April, so I just wondered. Initially, the show was only selling until March.
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The leads...Not themselves. And those dates not matching up is also a sign, if it was going to be limited, they would have (likely) sold tickets for the entire span.
I'm hoping Ill still get to see the Full cast in late April.
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#7Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/29/16 at 8:07am
Bettyboy72 said: "Oh, some of the ensemble told me that the leads were only contracted until April, so I just wondered. Initially, the show was only selling until March.
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No one in the ensemble told you that. I know that for a FACT! Who on earth would leave a show 4 months after it opens? And contractually, there is no such contract for 4 months.
#8Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/29/16 at 8:15am
Plus, I imagine they would be sticking around for the Tonys.
#9Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/29/16 at 8:18am
Broadwaystar2 said: "Bettyboy72 said: "Oh, some of the ensemble told me that the leads were only contracted until April, so I just wondered. Initially, the show was only selling until March.
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No one in the ensemble told you that. I know that for a FACT! Who on earth would leave a show 4 months after it opens? And contractually, there is no such contract for 4 months.
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Actually, a person can be contracted for any length of time. But that's beside the point. When the show began previews the original word was that Jennifer Hudson had be contracted for six months. November-April: six months. I doubt any of the leads are leaving (we would have heard by now, probably), but it's not an outrageous question to ask.
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#10Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/29/16 at 8:34am
I hope they are in mid May. I suspect (and hope) all remain until the Tonys.
#11Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/29/16 at 11:52am
AC126748 said: "I doubt any of the leads are leaving (we would have heard by now, probably), but it's not an outrageous question to ask. "
That's not always been the case. We sometimes don't find out about high-profile cast members leaving until 3 weeks before. What we should have heard about by now is that they have extended their contracts. Probably in a week or so. I doubt any of the leads are going to leave. All are possible nominees at the Tonys and Drama Desk this year, and some potential winners too.
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#12Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/29/16 at 12:14pm
It's known that Hudson only has a 6 month contract. not sure about Erivo or Brooks, but I'd imagine the producers would want all 3 to stay with the show until the Tony Awards. I'm sure if Hudson extends, she'll likely ask for a 2-3 week vacation.
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#13Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/29/16 at 1:30pm
Cynthia Erivo stated on a periscope a few weeke ago that she'll be around for a while.
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#14Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/29/16 at 2:09pm
ZellMorrowsPledge said: "Cynthia Erivo stated on a periscope a few weeke ago that she'll be around for a while."
that's good to hear. When I saw this a few weeks ago, every time Cynthia Erivo was singing I forgot anyone else was on the stage. She is incredible and when I go to see this a 2nd time she'll be the one I'll be crossing my fingers isn't out on vacation or sick. Not to say everyone else wasn't good, but, Cynthia Erivo is giving one of the best performances I've seen this season and I've seen most of them.
#15Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 1:59pm
"No one in the ensemble told you that. I know that for a FACT! Who on earth would leave a show 4 months after it opens? And contractually, there is no such contract for 4 months"
Please have seat. In fact, take several. April would make about 6 months and I don't lie. The cast was upfront, but discreet that they really didn't know how long the leads would be with the show. They weren't telling tales out of school. That is why I asked.
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"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
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#16Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 2:36pm
Bettyboy72 said: ""No one in the ensemble told you that. I know that for a FACT! Who on earth would leave a show 4 months after it opens? And contractually, there is no such contract for 4 months"
Please have seat. In fact, take several. April would make about 6 months and I don't lie. The cast was upfront, but discreet that they really didn't know how long the leads would be with the show. They weren't telling tales out of school. That is why I asked.
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#17Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 2:42pm
I thought cast contracts begin at the rehearsal period.
#18Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 2:52pm
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#19Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 2:53pm
I'll pass your message along to the cast I spoke with. Sheesh, they made a simple comment and I asked a question. Apparently, that's too much for some.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
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#20Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 3:13pm
Bettyboy72 said: "I'll pass your message along to the cast I spoke with. Sheesh, they made a simple comment and I asked a question. Apparently, that's too much for some.
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Obviously if a cast member told you that. They told you that in privacy. And here you are starting an entire thread about it.
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#21Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 3:14pm
ljay889 said: "I thought cast contracts begin at the rehearsal period.
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Show contracts start the day of your official opening.
#22Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 5:09pm
"Obviously if a cast member told you that. They told you that in privacy. And here you are starting an entire thread about it. "
Yes two cast members tell a complete stranger, someone they have no knowledge of, something. I'm sure they expect complete confidentiality. I imagine what they knew was public knowledge, to at least to those interested, and no big secret or they wouldn't have said it.
Again, sorry if I offended you. I was just interested in possible future casting.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#23Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 5:19pm
Bettyboy72, us, the rational people on the board who know you from your thoughtful and interesting contributions to the board know what you meant. Don't waste your time defending your very valid comments against the likes of Broadwaystar2, who really can go politely go f itself.
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#24Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 6:35pm
ray-andallthatjazz86 said: "Bettyboy72, us, the rational people on the board who know you from your thoughtful and interesting contributions to the board know what you meant. Don't waste your time defending your very valid comments against the likes of Broadwaystar2, who really can go politely go f itself.
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LOL get a life!
#25Color Purple Casting/Replacements?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 6:41pm
Will white peoples get upset they won't be able to audition for the color purple too?
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