Photo Coverage: Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson & THE COLOR PURPLE Cast Take Opening Night Bows
By: Walter McBride Dec. 11, 2015
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The new Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE opened just last night, December 10, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W 45th Street). Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe award winner Jennifer Hudson makes her Broadway debut opposite Cynthia Erivo, the breakout star of John Doyle's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production, and Orange is the New Black's Danielle Brooks, in the highly anticipated production of The Color Purple. All three women are make their Broadway debuts.
BroadwayWorld was there for the unforgettable night and you can go inside the first official curtain call below!
They are joined by Isaiah Johnson (The Merchant of Venice, Peter and the Starcatcher) in the role of 'Mister;' Joaquina Kalukango (Encores! Wild Party, Holler If Ya Hear Me) as 'Nettie;' and Kyle Scatliffe(LES MISERABLES) will be taking on the role of 'Harpo.' They are joined by Phoenix Best, DWayne Clark, Lawrence Clayton, Carrie Compere, Patrice Covington, Adrianna Hicks, Bre Jackson, Grasan Kingsberry, Kevyn Morrow, Ken Robinson, Antoine L. Smith, Carle R. Stewart, Akron Watson, and Rema Webb.
THE COLOR PURPLE is an unforgettable story of enduring love and triumph over adversity. With a fresh, joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this stirring family chronicle follows the inspirational Celie, as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discover the power of love and life.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
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Danielle Brooks with cast
Danielle Brooks with cast
Danielle Brooks and cast
Danielle Brooks and cast
Danielle Brooks with cast
Jennifer Hudson with the cast
Jennifer Hudson with the cast
Jennifer Hudson with the cast
Jennifer Hudson with the cast
Jennifer Hudson with the cast
Jennifer Hudson with the cast
Cynthia Erivo with the cast
Cynthia Erivo with the cast
Cynthia Erivo with the cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, MarSha Norman, Stephen Bray with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, MarSha Norman, Stephen Bray with cast
Jennifer Hudson and Allee Willis
Cynthia Erivo, John Doyle, Danielle Brooks with cast
Cynthia Erivo, John Doyle, Danielle Brooks with cast
Cynthia Erivo, John Doyle, Danielle Brooks with cast
Cynthia Erivo, John Doyle, Danielle Brooks with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, MarSha Norman, John Doyle, Danielle Brooks with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, MarSha Norman, John Doyle, Danielle Brooks with cast
Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo with cast
Allee Willis, Alice Walker and John Doyle
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, MarSha Norman, Alice Walker, John Doyle with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, MarSha Norman, Alice Walker, John Doyle with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, MarSha Norman, Alice Walker, John Doyle with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, MarSha Norman, Alice Walker, John Doyle with cast
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, MarSha Norman, Alice Walker, John Doyle and Danielle Brooks with cast
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