The Color Purple Revival 2015 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: December 10, 2015
Closing: January 08, 2017

The Color Purple - 2015 - Broadway History , Info & More

See it on Broadway through January 8th only. The Color Purple is the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival. Best Actress Tony Award winner CYNTHIA ERIVO ("an incandescent new star" says The New York Times) leads a powerhouse cast in this epic story of a young woman’s journey to love and joy in the American South. Joining her is Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway legend JENNIFER HOLLIDAY (Dreamgirls). Tony winner JOHN DOYLE directs.

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VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Erivo Goes Classical With Schubert's 'Ave Maria'
by Michael Dale - August 26, 2016


'My learning never stops,' THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Ervio tells her Facebook followers. So even with all the awards and accolades, the West End and Broadway star takes her voice lessons every Friday.

VIDEOS: THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Erivo, A Champ On Stage, In The Gym and At The Makeup Table
by Michael Dale - August 24, 2016


Starring on Broadway as the determined survivor Celie in the hit revival of THE COLOR PURPLE eight times a week just isn't enough of a workout for Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo.

Return of the Queen! Take Your Afternoon Coffee Break with Broadway-Bound Jennifer Holliday
by Nicole Rosky - August 24, 2016


This will mark Holliday's first Broadway show since 2001, when she played Matron Mama Morton in CHICAGO. To celebrate the big news, take your afternoon coffee break with the Broadway legend and some of her most memorable performances!

Breaking News: Jennifer Holliday Will Return to Broadway in THE COLOR PURPLE; Heather Headley Set to Depart in October
by Nicole Rosky - August 24, 2016


Beginning performances Tuesday, October 4, Tony and Grammy Award winner JENNIFER HOLLIDAY will assume the role of Shug Avery in John Doyle's Tony Award-winning production of the Broadway musical, THE COLOR PURPLE.  HEATHER HEADLEY, who is currently performing the role, will give her final performance on Sunday, October 2.

Broadwaysted Podcast Welcomes THE COLOR PURPLE's Antoine L. Smith for Vodka & Games
by Broadwaysted - August 10, 2016


Tune in this week as we get Broadwaysted with THE COLOR PURPLE's Antoine L. Smith, and #extrafriendoftheshow, Antoine's cousin Rainbo! On this episode, we drink vodka cranberry and pineapple (or a couple of ciders) and Antoine chats about working with powerhouses Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Heather Headley--and why he wears a belt and suspenders together in the show.

Photo Coverage: THE COLOR PURPLE's Heather Headley Joins the Sardi's Wall of Fame!
by Walter McBride - August 10, 2016


Just yesterday, THE COLOR PURPLE's Tony Award-winning actress Heather Headley was honored by Sardi's with her very own caricature, which will join the historic collection on the restaurant's walls, honoring Broadway's finest for over 85 years. Check out photos from the special day below!

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Erivo Shows Her Gymnastic Skills On Rings
by Michael Dale - August 10, 2016


The Tony-winner not only excels on stage but in the gym as well.

STAGE TUBE: Hear the Ticket-Buying Gospel From The Church Ladies of THE COLOR PURPLE
by A.A. Cristi - August 2, 2016


The Color Purple has sent its gossipy Church Ladies out to spread the good news about the ins and outs of ticket purchasing. From navigating online sales to how to avoid scalpers, these ladies serve up the gospel for all your ticket-buying needs while employing some three part harmonies that would give the Schuyler Sisters a run for their money. 

STAGE TUBE: Look Who's Wearing the Pantsuit Now- THE COLOR PURPLE Tributes Hillary Clinton
by Nicole Rosky - July 28, 2016


THE COLOR PURPLE + Hillary Clinton = the best thing you've watched all day. Click below to check out the musical's amazing tribute to the official Democratic Presidential nominee!

PHOTO FLASH: THE GLASS MENAGERIE's Sally Field Visits THE COLOR PURPLE's Heather Headley, Joaquina Kalukango
by Michael Dale - July 18, 2016


The Oscar and Emmy winner pays a backstage visit after taking in the hit Broadway revival.

VIDEO: Misty Copeland Dances To THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Erivo's 'Summertime'
by Michael Dale - July 13, 2016


A sumptuous combination of artistry to the tune of George and Ira Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS classic.

Photo Coverage: Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Unveils Her New Portrait at Sardi's!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - July 13, 2016


There's a new Broadway star on the rise. Just yesterday, The Color Purple's Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo was joined by some of her Broadway friends as Sardi's unveiled her caricature, which joins the historic collection on the restaurant's walls, honoring Broadway's finest for over 85 years.

TV: THE COLOR PURPLE Cast Belts It Out in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - July 7, 2016


In attendance today was the cast of The Color Purple (Antoine L. Smith, Rema Webb, Phoenix Best, Akron Watson, Carrie Compere, Adrianna Hicks, Patrice Covington, Lawrence Clayton) who performed three songs from the show: 'Push Da Button,' 'Any Little Thing,' and 'The Color Purple.' Check out highlights below!

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Erivo Treats Her American Friends To A Dazzling Star-Spangled Banner
by Michael Dale - July 5, 2016


The Tony-winning British star celebrates her first stateside 4th of July with a joyous rendition of America's anthem.

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Talks THE COLOR PURPLE on 'Trevor Noah': 'There's a Wonderful Vibe in the Theater'
by Caryn Robbins - June 28, 2016


Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo stopped by last night's DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH on Comedy Central to talk about starring in the highly emotional revival of Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE.

VIDEO: 'COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks Talks Broadway Debut: 'I've Been on Cloud 500!'
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2016


Danielle Brooks stopped by NBC's TODAY to discuss the new season of her hit Netflix series'Orange Is the New Black' and making her Broadway debut in the Tony winning musical The Color Purple. 

DVR Alert: 'COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks Visits NBC's 'Today' This Morning
by TV News Desk - June 23, 2016


Today, June 23, Danielle Brooks will stop by the 9 - 10 am hour of NBC's TODAY to discuss the new season of her hit Netflix series'Orange Is the New Black' and making her Broadway debut in the Tony winning musical The Color Purple.

VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey Talks Tonys & THE COLOR PURPLE on 'Live'
by Caryn Robbins - June 21, 2016


On today's LIVE with Kelly, broadcasting icon Oprah Winfrey discussed presenting at this year's Tony Awards and Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE, which took home the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical.

DVR Alert: 'COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks; LOOKING's Jonathan Groff to Visit NBC's 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2016


On Tuesday, June 28th, Tony-nominated actor Jonathan Groff  (HAMILTON) will visit the show between 10 - 11 am to talk about the highly anticipated film version of HBO's LOOKING. 

The Color Purple FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Color Purple and what's the order?
Huckelberry Pie
Mysterious Ways
Somebody Gonna Love You
Our Prayer
Big Dog
Hell No!
Brown Betty
Shug Avery Comin' to Town
Too Beautiful for Words
Push Da Button
Uh-Oh!
What About Love?
African Homeland
The Color Purple
Mister's Song
Miss Celie's Pants
Any Little Thing
I'm Here
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