The Color Purple, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd St.) on November 1st and opened on Thursday, December 1, 2005. BroadwayWorld was there to capture all the night's excitement!
Two of Broadway's most illustrious stars, the legendary CHITA RIVERA (who begins previews at the Schoenfeld Theatre on November 23 in Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life) and the debonair DAVID HYDE PIERCE (currently starring in the smash musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, Broadway's Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical'), will be joined by cast and company members from virtually every Broadway and Off Broadway show to celebrate and share in the joy of the holiday season when they flip the switch to light the 2005 BROADWAY HOLIDAY TREE.
Paul Nicholas brings Jekyll and Hyde to life in his new production whilst Marti Pellow gears up for his Broadway run by warming up the 'Heavenly' West End.