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VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson & Cast of THE COLOR PURPLE Perform 'Push Da Button' on 'Colbert'

by Caryn Robbins — December 8, 2015

On last night's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, Jennifer Hudson and the cast of Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE performed the number 'Push Da Button'.

BWW Interview - Debut of the Month: THE COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks

by Caryn Robbins — December 5, 2015

Today, Brooks speaks exclusively with BWW and explains why making her Broadway debut in this musical revival is truly a 'full-circle moment.

DVR Alert - THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson to Perform on CBS's 'Late Show', 12/7

by Caryn Robbins — December 2, 2015

CBS has announced that on Monday, Dec.

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo Perform Title Song on GMA

by Caryn Robbins — November 24, 2015

On this morning's GMA, THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo took to the stage with a powerful performance of the title song.

Photo Coverage: It's Broadway Girl Power- Go Inside the LILLY AWARDS Broadway Cabaret with Billy Porter, Kate Baldwin, Joshua Henry & More!

by Walter McBride — November 11, 2015

The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret, an evening of musical showstoppers written by women and performed by Broadway's best, benefits The Lilly Awards Foundation (Marsha Norman, President) whose mission is to promote gender parity at all levels of theatrical production, and develop and celebrate the wor

Photo Coverage: Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo & Danielle Brooks Take First Broadway Bows in THE COLOR PURPLE

by Walter McBride — November 11, 2015

The Color Purple just began preview performances last night, November 10, at the Bernard B.

Photo Coverage: Go Backstage at the LILLY AWARDS Cabaret with Amanda Green, Marsha Norman, Georgia Stitt & More!

by Walter McBride — November 10, 2015

The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret, an evening of musical showstoppers written by women and performed by Broadway's best, benefits The Lilly Awards Foundation (Marsha Norman, President) whose mission is to promote gender parity at all levels of theatrical production, and develop and celebrate the wo

Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE Sets Rush Policy; Previews Start Tomorrow!

by BWW News Desk — November 9, 2015

Just before its first preview tomorrow night, November 10, THE COLOR PURPLE has announced its rush ticket policy.

THE COLOR PURPLE, Starring Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson and More, Begins Previews Tonight

by BWW News Desk — November 10, 2015

The Color Purple begins preview performances tonight, November 10, at the Bernard B.

THE COLOR PURPLE, Starring Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson and More, Begins Previews Next Week

by BWW News Desk — November 6, 2015

The Color Purple begins preview performances this coming Tuesday, November 10 at the Bernard B.

STAGE TUBE: Oprah Surprises THE COLOR PURPLE Cast, Sings in Rehearsal!

by Stage Tube — October 15, 2015

THE COLOR PURPLE producer Oprah stopped by a recent rehearsal for the show's upcoming Broadway run and joined in on a song after hugging some of the cast members, among them Danille Brooks, Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo.

Full Cast Announced for Broadway-Bound THE COLOR PURPLE; Previews Begin 11/10

by Nicole Rosky — October 6, 2015

Producers Scott Sanders Productions, Roy Furman, Oprah Winfrey, David Babani, and Tom Siracusa just announced complete casting for this fall's highly anticipated production of THE COLOR PURPLE, directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle.