The Color Purple Archives

Never Forget

FLASHBACK! The Color Purple Revival Cast Sing ‘I Won’t Complain’

Tony Award winner Heather Headley played her final performance in The Color Purple on October 2nd, 2016, after starting her run in the revival on May 10,...

Drew ShadeDecember 21, 2022

Cast List

Taraji P. Henson Will Star as Shug Avery in The Color Purple Musical Film

Directed by Blitz Bazawule (Black is King), Oscar- and Emmy-nominee Taraji P. Henson (Annie Live!, Hidden Figures) will star as Shug Avery in “The Color Purple”...

Broadway BlackFebruary 1, 2022

Behind The Scenes

Theater Talks: The Color Purple Presented By Schomburg Center

This landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s novel of the same name follows the the inspirational Celie, as she journeys from childhood through joy...

Drew ShadeFebruary 8, 2016

Behind The Scenes

Sing Girl Sing: One on One with Sojourners Playwright Mfoniso Udofia

Ask Nigerian-American playwright, actress and educator Mfoniso Udofia what her first love is and she’ll tell you, to the surprise of many, “singing.” Surprising only...

Broadway BlackFebruary 1, 2016

A Must See

Grasan Kingsberry: A Man Called to Dream, Create, & Love

Photo credit: Daniel Robinson I sat down with Broadway performance artist Grasan Kingsberry to find out just what the key to his success and longevity...

Broadway BlackFebruary 1, 2016

A Must See

Broadway Black Approved: The Productions You Should See in Spring 2016

My how time flies! 2015 has come to a close. Last year, there was much dismay over a season that was pointedly woman- and melanin-free, but never...

Broadway BlackJanuary 13, 2016

Cast Recording

iTuned In: The Color Purple Cast Album

The first time I saw the musical version of The Color Purple I think I was on a date. I say think because through some seating...

Broadway BlackJanuary 11, 2016

Good Works

And The Winner Is…Broadway Black Top 10 of 2015

As we enter a new year, it’s only right to reflect on the greatness that happened in 2015. From Broadway to Off-Broadway to live...

Broadway BlackDecember 26, 2015

A Must See

Jennifer Hudson Talks The Color Purple & Her Broadway Journey

CBS recently brought us up close and personal into the life of Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson as part of the “Sunday Morning” program with correspondent...

Broadway BlackDecember 21, 2015

Award Nominations

Award Season: The Nominations Are IN!

Awards season is steadily approaching and our beautiful Black performers are making waves as critics, boards and peers alike recognize the brilliant efforts of...

Broadway BlackDecember 19, 2015

Concert Night

Fantasia and Billy Porter Sing Sinatra at Lincoln Center

Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra will be honored at the Lincoln Center for a career that spanned over 60 years. Ol’ Blues Eyes, as he...

Broadway BlackDecember 15, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Get Your Holiday Purple Mormon Shuffled Lion On!

‘Tis the season to start planning what holiday gatherings you want to attend. If you are looking for a party with hosts that read...

Broadway BlackDecember 10, 2015

Leads & Legends

The Color Purple Begins Previews Marking JHud Broadway Debut

The production we’ve been waiting for is finally here! Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks will each make their Broadway debut when The Color Purple begins previews at...

Broadway BlackNovember 10, 2015

Coming Soon

Alice Walker’s The Color Purple Sets New Edition Release + Times Talks Livestream

In 1982 Alice Walker published an extraordinary novel that would go on to not only win awards and set records, but remain instrumental in constructing cinematic, stage,...

Broadway BlackOctober 29, 2015

A Must See

Jeannette Bayardelle Leads Sister Act at North Shore

Jeannette Bayardelle (Hair, The Color Purple) leads the cast of Sister Act as “Deloris Van Cartier” at the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts,...

Broadway BlackOctober 25, 2015

Behind The Scenes

Oprah Surprises Cast of The Color Purple In Rehearsal

“You get a hug! You get a hug!” was the sentiment this afternoon as the cast of The Color Purple got a surprise visit from...

Broadway BlackOctober 15, 2015

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Never Forget

FLASHBACK! The Color Purple Revival Cast Sing ‘I Won’t Complain’

Cast List

Taraji P. Henson Will Star as Shug Avery in The Color Purple Musical Film

Behind The Scenes

Theater Talks: The Color Purple Presented By Schomburg Center

Behind The Scenes

Sing Girl Sing: One on One with Sojourners Playwright Mfoniso Udofia

A Must See

Grasan Kingsberry: A Man Called to Dream, Create, & Love

A Must See

Broadway Black Approved: The Productions You Should See in Spring 2016

Cast Recording

iTuned In: The Color Purple Cast Album

Good Works

And The Winner Is…Broadway Black Top 10 of 2015

A Must See

Jennifer Hudson Talks The Color Purple & Her Broadway Journey

Award Nominations

Award Season: The Nominations Are IN!

Concert Night

Fantasia and Billy Porter Sing Sinatra at Lincoln Center

Celebrity Takeover

Get Your Holiday Purple Mormon Shuffled Lion On!

Leads & Legends

The Color Purple Begins Previews Marking JHud Broadway Debut

Coming Soon

Alice Walker’s The Color Purple Sets New Edition Release + Times Talks Livestream

A Must See

Jeannette Bayardelle Leads Sister Act at North Shore

Behind The Scenes

Oprah Surprises Cast of The Color Purple In Rehearsal

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Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Broadway Bound

Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

Cast List

André De Shields, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, Antwayn Hopper + More To Star in Cats: “The Jellicle Ball”

Events and Happenings

PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

Events and Happenings

The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

Broadway Bound

Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

Opening Night

PHOTOS: Lempicka Opening Night & Curtain Call

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

Behind The Scenes

Go Inside Rehearsal: The Wiz Revival Releases A Snippet Before First Preview; Performances Begin March 29th

Cast List

Our Town Returns to Broadway with a Stellar Cast including Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Billy Eugene Jones, & More

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Broadway Bound

Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Who’s TOMMY Opening Night Red Carpet & Curtain Call

Cast List

André De Shields, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, Antwayn Hopper + More To Star in Cats: “The Jellicle Ball”

Cast List

Stori Ayers, Tory Kittles, & Brittany Inge Will Star in HOME on Broadway

Behind The Scenes

Go Inside Rehearsal: The Wiz Revival Releases A Snippet Before First Preview; Performances Begin March 29th

In Memoriam

Remembering the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr.; Dead at 87

Opening Night

PHOTOS: The Outsiders Opening Night + Curtain Call

Opening Night