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Opened: November 7, 1985
Closing: November 09, 1985

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Cearcy Replaces Goldsberry in The Color Purple, Jan. 17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2006


On January 17th, Darlesia Cearcy will begin performances as Nettie in The Color Purple

BWW Video Show Preview: The Color Purple
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2006


Highlights from The Color Purple can now be seen in BroadwayWorld.com's Video Show Previews!

Daniel Jenkins Joins Cast of Separating the Men from the Bull Jan 28 - Feb 19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2005


DANIEL JENKINS, who received a Tony Award nomination for his portrayal of Huck in the 1985 production of Big River on Broadway, will join the cast of SEPARATING THE MEN FROM THE BULL, presented by the Unofficial New York Yale Cabaret, a new theatre company made up of Yale School of Drama graduates recently chosen as one of NYTheatre.com's 'People of the Year' 2005.

The Color Purple Opens Tonight, Dec. 1
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2005


The Color Purple, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd St.) on November 1st and opens tonight, December 1st, 2005.

Casting Announced For 'The Lieutenant Of Inishmore' At Atlantic Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2005


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director), by special arrangement with Randall L. Wreghitt, is proud to announce casting for the third production of the Company's 20th Anniversary Season.

Tickets on Sale for Seattle Premiere of The Wedding Singer
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2005


SEATTLE ­ Audiences at The 5th Avenue Theatre will travel back in time ­ to 1985 ­ for the pre-broadway world premiere of THE WEDDING SINGER. Tickets are on sale now.

Patti LaBelle and Jill Scott Record Single for 'The Color Purple'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2005


Patti LaBelle and Jill Scott have been drafted to record a song, 'What About Love?' from The Color Purple.

Photo Flash: The Color Purple in Previews at the Broadway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2005


The Color Purple, starring LaChanze, is currently in previews at the Broadway theatre

The Color Purple Begins Previews Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2005


The Color Purple, begins previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd St.) on November 1st and will feature LaChanze as Celie, the central character in the musical's story of incest, pain, love and redemption.

Goldsberry to Depart The Color Purple Soon After Dec. 1 Opening
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2005


The Color Purple star, Renee Elise Goldsberry, who is pregnant, will exit the show soon after its December 1st opening

Casting Complete for Signature's The Trip to Bountiful, Running Nov. 15-Jan. 8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2005


A full cast has been announced for the Signature Theatre Company's production of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful, which will run from November 15th through January 8th, 2006

Nathan Lane Performing in The Odd Couple with Broken Finger
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2005


The AP reports that Lane, who slammed his finger in a door requiring 14 stitches, will perform in the show, without bandages.

Exclusive Photo Flash: John and Teresa Kerry Visit The Odd C
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2005


Former Presidential candidate, and current Senator John Kerry visited the first preview of The Odd Couple with his wife Teresa Heinz Kerry last night and we're happy to bring you an exclusive backstage photo.

'The Odd Couple' - Sold Out!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2005


The New York Post has reported that tickets to The Odd Couple starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick are no longer available.

Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway Released Sept. 25
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2005


Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway, a new biography about the musical theatre legend, will be released in stores on September 25th

Huey Lewis to Make Broadway Debut in Chicago on November 1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2005


The lead vocalist of Huey Lewis and the News will make his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn.

Jill Clayburgh Announced to star in A Naked Girl on the Appian Way
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2005


Jill Clayburgh will star in the New York premiere of Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg's new comedy A Naked Girl on the Appian Way.

The Odd Couple Takes in 7 Million on First Day of Sales
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2005


The upcoming revival of The Odd Couple, which stars Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, has already made an astonishing $7 million in its first day of limited sales

Hurlyburly Changes Performance Schedule for the Week of June 13-18
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2005


The revival of Hurlyburly at 37 Arts has altered its performance schedule for the week of June 13th-June 18th

Brad Garrett to Star in Upcoming Revival of The Odd Couple
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2005


Brad Garrett will make his Broadway debut in the upcoming fall revival of Neil Simon's classic, The Odd Couple

The Color Purple Will Receive Summer Workshop
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2005


The musical adaptation of The Color Purple, which is aiming for a fall Broadway slot, will workshop in New York this summer

Submissions Begin 5/2 for the $50,000 Fred Ebb Award
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2005


The Fred Ebb Award will recognize excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a lyricist, composer, or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success. The award is meant to encourage and support aspiring songwriters to create new works for the musical theatre. The prize includes a $50,000 award.

Announcing the Fred Ebb Award for Songwriting
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2005


The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) are pleased to announce the inauguration of the Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters. The award is named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb.

Lane and Broderick to Reunite in October 2005 The Odd Couple Revival
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2005


Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick are set to open in October 2005 in a revival of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple.

The News FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The News have there been?
The News has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1985 and Broadway which opened in 1985.
What Tony Awards has The News been nominated for?
The News has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Paul Schierhorn.

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