Photo Flash: The Color Purple in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2007
The first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple is currently receiving its premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, April 17 through July 22, 2007
Camelot, Color Purple, Etc. Part of Broadway/L.A. Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2007
Broadway/L.A. today announced the lineup for its three-show 2007-2008 Season, which features three Los Angeles premiere productions, with options to add on tickets for other hit Broadway titles.
The Color Purple Shatters Broadway Theatre House Record
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2007
Broadway's smash hit musical The Color Purple, now starring Fantasia, had its best 8-show week ever, shattering the house record at the Broadway Theatre, grossing $1,183,722.56 for the week ending April 15, 2007, its 76th week on Broadway.
Photo Coverage: Fantasia Opens in The Color Purple
by Walter McBride - Apr 11, 2007
American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino made Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie in The Color Purple on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7pm, at the Broadway Theatre!
Idol's Barrino Debuts in 'The Color Purple' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2007
American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino will make her Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie in The Color Purple, beginning tonight Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7pm, at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).
The Color Purple Tour Plays Chicago 4/17-7/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2007
The first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) April, 17 through July 22, 2007.
Ahmanson Season Includes 'Sweeney,' 'Purple,' 'Q,' Etc.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2007
The 2007-2008 season at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre, which was announced today by CTG's Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, will be a yearlong celebration of the best in musical theatre.
Isaac Mizrahi to Host Miscast 2007 Benefit, March 12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2007
MCC Theater has announced that costume designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi will serve as host of its annual Gala, 'Miscast 2007,' to be held next Monday, March 12, 2007 at The Hammerstein Ballroom
American Idol's Fantasia Barrino to Join The Color Purple
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2007
Following an inspiring live performance on American Idol tonight, Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 8PM EST (8PM PST tape-delayed) on FOX TV, as well as an interview and performance scheduled to air on The Oprah Winfrey Show Wednesday, February 28, 2007 (check local listings), the producers of THE COLOR PURPLE confirm that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino is set to make her Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2007.
Francesca Harper to Join Sweet Charity Tour as Helene
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2007
Francesca Harper, who is currently on leave from the Broadway cast of The Color Purple, has joined the cast of Sweet Charity and will perform the role of Helene opposite Molly Ringwald on tour.
BroadwayWorld.com Daylight Savings Time Book Report
by Naomi Plume - Mar 7, 2007
Click in for reviews of Avenue Q: The Book, The Audrey Hepburn Treasures, Mamma Mia! How Can I Resist You?, The Alchemy of Theatre, We Bombed in New London, Somewhere: The Life of Jerome Robbins, Stop The Show, In Their Company: Portraits of American Playwrights, Fantasia: Life is Not a Fairy Tale and The Entertainment Sourcebook 2007.