TV: Jeannette Bayardelle of 'The Color Purple'
Michael J. Roberts interviews Jeannette Bayardelle, the star of Oprah Winfrey presents The Color Purple at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago. Get a glimpse of what makes this production magical in this episode of BroadwayWorldTV presented by Stage Door Chicago.
The first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple is currently playing at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) through September 30.
The Color Purple tour features stars of the Broadway production, Jeannette Bayardelle and Felicia P. Fields, along with Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and "American Idol" alum LaToya London.
Bayardelle comes to the tour directly from the Broadway production as the lead character Celie. She released her debut CD "Praise Report" in 2005, and has toured in productions of Big River, Rent and Sister Act.
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