In London’s Jewish East End during the Bltizkrieg, The Jewish Blitzstein family’s mother owns a pickled herring stall that adjoins the cockney Locke family’s father’s fruit stall. The two are at odds. But the Bltizstein’s son falls in love with the Locke’s daughter (who is blinded during an air raid). Harry Blitzstein deserts the army. And Mrs. Blitzstein is nearly killed in an air raid.
Watch a video of Fantasia Barrino performing 'I'm Here' during The Color Purple table read. The American Idol alum's co-star, Colman Domingo, took to Instagram to share the clip. The new film also features Danielle Brooks reprising her Tony-nominated Broadway performance as Sofia, along with H.E.R., Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and more.
The Color Purple topped the Christmas Day box office with a $18 million debut. The film's debut was 'much bigger' than was anticipated, tying with 2012's Les Miserables film for Christmas Day grosses in movie theaters. The film stars Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Colman Domingo, and more.
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The Color Purple movie musical features several new songs with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. With the additional of new material, some of the songs from the stage production have been cut. Check out a guide to new and old songs from The Color Purple on Broadway and on screen below!
THE COLOR PURPLE is playing at The Plaza Cinema and Media Arts Center in Patchogue. Follow Celie's journey of love and resilience in this decades-spanning tale of sisterhood. Tickets available at plazamac.org.
OFC Creations presents 'Alice By Heart,' a touching musical inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she journeys down the rabbit hole to Wonderland, exploring first love, loss, and the power of imagination. Don't miss this world premiere musical at the OFC Creations Theatre Center.
Hosted by Emmy®-nominated actress and comedian Yvonne Orji (Insecure), each episode of Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter showcases a dynamic ensemble of actresses, actors, directors, songwriters and producers and delves deep into the urgent issues, creative methodologies and behind-the-scenes narratives that define the industry.
Read the reviews for The Color Puprle movie musical! It stars Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks reprising the roles that they previously played on Broadway, plus Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Find out what critics thought of Oprah Winfrey's new film now!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The new stills feature updated looks at Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Colman Domingo, Halle Bailey, Louis Gossett Jr., and more with director Blitz Bazawule in The Color Purple. Check out photos of songs like 'What About Love,' 'Push Da Button,' 'Dear God - Shug,' and 'She Be Mine' now!
Nearly 20 years into their friendship, Corey Hawkins and Danielle Brooks are having their biggest moment yet. In a new interview with BroadwayWorld, Hawkins says where he and Brooks are now is 'destined,' sharing why he wanted to be 'her Harpo.' Watch the video of him also discussing his new song 'Workin'' and following In the Heights.
Oprah has revealed that she faced pressure to cast stars like Beyoncé and Rihanna in The Color Purple movie musical. Winfrey shared that while the original film was a commercial success, there was still concern from producers over selling the movie musical adaptation to audiences.
Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and director Blitz Bazawule sat down with the original Celie, Whoopi Goldberg, along with Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin, to discuss the The Color Purple. The interview marked the first time that Goldberg and Barrino-Taylor have met to discuss the movie. Watch the video interview now!
BroadwayWorld sat down with The Color Purple director Blitz Bazawule to discuss the musical performances in his new adaptation of the stage musical, especially Fantasia Barrino's version of 'I'm Here.' Watch the video of the interview now!
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Oprah Winfrey and the cast of 'The Color Purple' are set to appear on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' on Friday, December 15 for an exclusive talk show appearance. Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Phyllicia Pearl Mpasi, Corey Hawkins, Colman Domingo, and director Blitz Bazawule will also join the show.
Esta semana, concretamente el 15 de diciembre, también nos espera otro estreno y no es otro sino Camino a Belén. Dirigida por Adam Anders, esta película no es solo un relato más sobre la natividad; es una fusión audaz de melodías clásicas, humor y canciones pop, que reinventa la historia de María y José con un toque contemporáneo.
The cast of The Color Purple, including Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson and director Blitz Bazawule, will sit down on The View. The episode will mark the first time that Fantasia has spoken to Whoopi Goldberg about playing the role of Celie in the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple.
The second track from The Color Purple soundtrack has been released! Listen to H.E.R. and Usher's new song, 'Risk It All.' The new duet is the second to be released from the soundtrack, following Alicia Keys' 'Lifeline.' 'The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By)' will also feature Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Megan Thee Stallion, and more.
Attendees included the cast of The Color Purple, including Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Halle Bailey, Ciara, H.E.R., and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi. Also present were Oprah Winfrey, Stephen Spielberg, Alicia Keys, Tyler Perry, Storm Reid, Ariana DeBose, Fatima Robinson, and more. Check out photos!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
'Killers of the Flower Moon,' the award-winning feature from Martin Scorsese, will debut on premium video-on-demand and electronic sell-through on December 5th. Directed by Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, the film depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma.
Ahead of the release of the The Color Purple, check out new character poster photos for the musical movie, featuring Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi as Young Celie, H.E.R. as Squeak, Colman Domingo as Mister, Corey Hawkins as Harpo, Halle Bailey as Young Nettie, Danielle Brooks as Sofia, and Fantasia Barrino as Celie.
The photos include Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and Halle Bailey as young Celie and Nettie. The stills also include Danielle Brooks performing 'Hello No!' as Sofia and Fantasia Barrino performing 'I'm Here' as Celie. New glimpses of Corey Hawkins as Harpo, H.E.R. as Squeak, Colman Domingo as Mister, and Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery are also featured.
A YULETIDE CHRISTMAS at The Drama Factory is a musical celebration of the holiday season, featuring the extraordinary talents of Delicia van Wyk, Morgan King, and Andy Murray. Get all the details here!
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Original London Production West End |
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Royal Shakespeare Company Revival [cancelled] West End |
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