Who Played Shug Avery in The Color Purple

Shug Avery is a role in The Color Purple, a musical that opened US Tour in 2007.

Oprah Winfrey presents this new musical based on Alice Walker's classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the landmark film by Steven Spielberg. <b><i>The Color Purple</b></i> 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, <b><i>The Color Purple</b></i> is ultimately a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life.