Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
MrMidwest
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/05
#0Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/16/05 at 11:57pmJust a reminder.
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
Blue J
Featured Actor Joined: 1/31/05
#2re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:09amI didn't know either - thank you! I'll set my TIVO now.
LaVieBoheme2
Stand-by Joined: 2/25/05
#3re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:32amJust saw it, and I loved it! I really want to see this show.
Elyse. No day but Today.
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#4re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:33amWhich song did they do? "The Color Purple" or "Hell No"?
#5re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:34am
I strongly disliked the show.
But their performance was EXCELLENT - she's easily the strongest performer in the show and could definitely win the Tony.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#6re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:35amThey did "Push da Button" and it was awesome!
musicnmath
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/13/05
#7re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:35am
grrrrr - saw this post too late. What song did they do?
ETA - never mind :)
Updated On: 11/17/05 at 12:35 AM
LaVieBoheme2
Stand-by Joined: 2/25/05
#8re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:37am
They did "Push the Button" (I don't know if that's the title of it or not, but that's what they kept on singing, so I figured it was).
Edit: musicman beat me to it!
Elyse. No day but Today.
My avatar: me talking to Norbert Leo Butz.
Updated On: 11/17/05 at 12:37 AM
#9re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:37amIt just caught it, and really enjoyed it.
I stand corrected, you are as vapid as they say.
BSoBW2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/8/04
#10re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:38am
Ugh, I love that song! I dunno why!
#11re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:38am
Ehhhh....
I am really excited to see the show because lots of people have told me how wonderful it is. However, this number would not have made me run out and buy tickets.
Why didn't they do one of the songs that showcases the vocal talents of the cast? I have heard about some amazing gospel numbers that take place in the show. One of those would have been better.
Just my opinion.
I still can't wait to see the show.
#12re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:44amI really liked this number because it had a lot of energy. It was sexy and full of life. I think that this number was a great choice for the Letterman Show. Although it doesnt have the vocal power of the title song, it has that energy that i think will bring people in to the Broadway Theater.
Jazzysuite82
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/6/05
#13re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 1:27am...and unlike the title number, the lyrics make sense.
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#14re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 1:45am
When they performed it on Oprah it was amazing. I just remember thinking, "wow she can sing" and the number just looked so solid. Like all the choreography and what not just looked really solid. I think she could win a tony too.
BTW...What exactly does The Color Purple mean? i haven't seen the movie or read the book, so could someone explain it to me? I thought the title song would kinda explain it, but i dont think it did.
aegeusrocks
Featured Actor Joined: 3/20/05
#15re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 1:51amI could be wrong, but after seeing the movie a gazillion times, I always thought the constant use of "the color purple" referred to the flowers in the fields where Celie lives...again, not positive, just what I seem to remember.
#16re: Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight
Posted: 11/17/05 at 1:57am
^^^....I read the novel and it seems throughout the book... the appearance of brighter colors indicated freedom/liberty of some sort with the various characters experience. For an example: Kate takes Celie shopping for a new dress, the only color options are drab ones—brown, maroon, and dark blue. Later, Celie and Sofia use bright yellow fabric from Shug’s dress to make a quilt...
And when Celie describes her religious renewal/refreshing, she spoke on... how she never noticed the wonders that God has made, such as “the color purple.”
Updated On: 11/17/05 at 01:57 AM
