The Color Purple Tour 2007 - Articles Page 14

Opened: April 17, 2007

The Color Purple - 2007 - US Tour History , Info & More

Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028

Oprah Winfrey presents this new musical based on Alice Walker's classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the landmark film by Steven Spielberg. The Color Purple is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman, who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. With a moving book and a score featuring gospel, jazz, ragtime and the blues, The Color Purple is ultimately a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life.

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The Color Purple - 2007 - US Tour Articles Page 14

Disney’s MULAN Set for The Alliance Theatre, 2/24-3/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2010


The Alliance Children's Theatre celebrates the legendary culture of ancient China where traditions are fundamental and the family honor supreme in the action-packed stage adaptation of Disney's Mulan, an exotic musical based on the animated Disney movie.

Security Measures Taken After COLOR PURPLE's Barrino Receives Threatening Mail
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2010


TMZ is reporting that singer and actress Fantasia Barrino, currently appearing in 'The Color Purple' at The Pantages Theatre is Los Angeles, is under a self-imposed lockdown after receiving a threatening fan letter containing racial slurs.

Fantasia Recalls Her Journey Through THE COLOR PURPLE
by Aimee Savoth - Feb 10, 2010


Like many others, Fantasia Barrino had dreams of starring on Broadway as a little girl. Turning the dream into a reality was a tough journey she did not see coming. The 2004 American Idol winner recalls the toughest parts of that journey to the Los Angeles Times as she prepares to take her final bow as Miss Celie in The Color Purple at the Pantages Theatre on February 28.

THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Closes 2/7 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


'The Pee-wee Herman Show' will close on February 7 at Club Nokia @ L.A..

Disney’s MULAN Set for The Alliance Theatre, 2/24-3/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2010


The Alliance Children's Theatre celebrates the legendary culture of ancient China where traditions are fundamental and the family honor supreme in the action-packed stage adaptation of Disney's Mulan, an exotic musical based on the animated Disney movie.

Fantasia Talks PURPLE and Money with Oprah: Transcript Excerpts Revealed
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 3, 2010


Broadway star and American Idol-winner Fantasia Barrinois set to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show today, February 3rd.

THE COLOR PURPLE and 'Idol' Alumna Fantasia Barrino to Appear on Oprah, 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2010


Broadway star and American Idol-winner Fantasia Barrino is set to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Wednesday, February 3rd.

THE COLOR PURPLE and 'Idol' Alumna Fantasia Barrino to Appear on Oprah, 2/3
by Samantha Jacobsen - Feb 2, 2010


Broadway star and American Idol-winner Fantasia Barrino is set to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Wednesday, February 3rd.

The Alliance Theatre Hosts Free Readings of Graduate Playwriting Award Finalists, 2/2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2010


The Alliance Theatre will present two days of readings from the finalists of the Kendeda Graduate Playwriting Awards. The readings, taking place February 1st and 2nd, will feature two plays a day and will be free to the public. The event will feature plays by Virginia Grise, Paul David Young, Emily Schwend, and Dana Lynn Formby.

The Alliance Theatre to Offer Free Readings of Kendeda Graduate Playwriting Award Finalists, 2/1 & 2/2
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 29, 2010


The Alliance Theatre will present two days of readings from the finalists of the Kendeda Graduate Playwriting Awards. The readings, taking place February 1st and 2nd, will feature two plays a day and will be free to the public. The event will feature plays by Virginia Grise, Paul David Young, Emily Schwend, and Dana Lynn Formby.

Limited Engagement of THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins January 12 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


Performances start Tuesday, January 12, for 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE for a limited 4-week engagement, through February 7.

THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins Its Limited Engagement 1/12/2010 At Club Nokia
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


'The Pee-wee Herman Show,' starring Paul Reubens, will begin a limited engagement starting January 12, 2010, at Club Nokia @ LA Live. This theatrical production is rated PG!

Fantasia Barrino Talks Documentary 'Fantasia For Real' With New York Post
by Movies News Desk - Jan 10, 2010


Six years after she was crowned the winner on AMERICAN IDOL, Fantasia Barrino is inviting cameras into her life once again for a VH1 Documentary called 'Fantasia For Real'. In an interview with the New York Post, Barrino discusses her reasons for agreeing to the documentary, and also opens up about her recent financial setbacks.

Limited Engagement of THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins January 12 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Performances start Tuesday, January 12, for 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE for a limited 4-week engagement, through February 7.

DREAMGIRLS' Chester Gregory Talks 'James Thunder Early', The King of Pop & What Audiences Can Expect of the DREAMGIRLS Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2010


The new touring production of 'Dreamgirls' is currently taking Wisconsin's Marcus Center by storm. Directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom with co-choreography by Shane Sparks, the production is re-introducing audiences to the backstage drama and on-stage glamour of three young singers who are catapulted into the spotlight, and find that fame and happiness don't necessarily go hand in hand.

DREAMGIRLS With Angela, Mercado, Warren, Hoffman Comes To The Marcus Center 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2010


Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

Davre Koz And Freinds Returns To Columbus 12/6 At The Palace Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2009


Multi-Grammy Award nominee and pop instrumentalist/saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns to Columbus with his smooth jazz hits, holiday favorites, and a special reunion of the original tour lineup. Rick Braun, David Benoit, Brenda Russell, and Peter White, who recorded 'A Smooth Jazz Christmas by Dave Koz & Friends' in 2001, will perform hits from their respective catalogs and join together with Koz on a variety of holiday standards.

The Huntington Theatre Co Presents A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: An American Musical Celebration Opens 11/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


The gladness of your heart is the greatest gift of all. The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American Stories - with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive, The Mineola Twins, The Baltimore Waltz).

THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins Its Limited Engagement 1/12/2010 At Club Nokia
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2009


'The Pee-wee Herman Show,' starring Paul Reubens, will begin a limited engagement starting January 12, 2010, at Club Nokia @ LA Live. This theatrical production is rated PG!

Tickets On Sale 11/8 For The Marcus Center's DREAMGIRLS, Runs 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

Tickets On Sale 11/8 For The Marcus Center's DREAMGIRLS, Runs 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 6, 2009


Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

Davre Koz And Freinds Returns To Columbus 12/6 At The Palace Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009


Multi-Grammy Award nominee and pop instrumentalist/saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns to Columbus with his smooth jazz hits, holiday favorites, and a special reunion of the original tour lineup. Rick Braun, David Benoit, Brenda Russell, and Peter White, who recorded 'A Smooth Jazz Christmas by Dave Koz & Friends' in 2001, will perform hits from their respective catalogs and join together with Koz on a variety of holiday standards.

DREAMGIRLS With Angela, Mercado, Warren, Hoffman Comes To The Marcus Center 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 30, 2009


Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

The Huntington Theatre Co Presents A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: An American Musical Celebration Opens 11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2009


The gladness of your heart is the greatest gift of all. The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American Stories - with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive, The Mineola Twins, The Baltimore Waltz).

A LIFE IN THE THEATRE Starring André De Shields Opens at Alliance Theatre, 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2009


A LIFE IN THE THEATRE starring Tony Award nominee André De Shields will open at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta on October 28th. David Mamet's dark comedy will run through November 15th. The cast also features Ariel Shafir.

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