November 10th seems so far away, so here’s a little something that will hold you over until the fall when The Color Purple returns to Broadway starring Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks (OITNB), & Cynthia Erivo (Celie from London) The official website for The Color Purple released a behind the scenes video of Jennifer Hudson, who plays “Shug Avery”, singing the show stopping “Too Beautiful for Words.”
If you find yourself wanting to listen to it over and over again until November hits, the song has also been made available for download for free here.
From The Color Purple Website;
Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) has dazzled the world with her matchless talent. This fall, she makes her long-awaited Broadway debut as the sultry Shug Avery in the joyous and triumphant musical The Color Purple.
This unforgettable and intensely moving new production mesmerized audiences when it premiered at London’s acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory, where critics hailed it as “a revelation” (Mark Shenton, The Stage). Now, this American classic comes to Broadway with a powerhouse cast including celebrated London star Cynthia Erivo, who will recreate her electrifying performance as Celie, along with “Orange is the New Black” star Danielle Brooks as Sophia.
With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, The Color Purple gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story.
Tickets for the musical are on sale to the general public, the prices range between $75.00 and $145.00. The production begins previews Nov. 10 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Opening night is set for Dec. 10. You can purchase your tickets here or by calling 212.239.6200.
