Photo Coverage: The Leading Ladies of THE COLOR PURPLE Celebrate Opening Night!
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 theBernard 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 after party 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
Jennifer Hudson and Margaret Avery
Jennifer Hudson and Margaret Avery
Jennifer Hudson, David Otunga, David Otunga Jr, Troy
Jennifer Hudson, David Otunga, David Otunga Jr, Troy
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks
Stephen Bray, MarSha Norman and Allee Willis
Carla R. Stewart and Carrie Compere
Kyle Scatliffe and girlfriend
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