Elisabeth Withers

EL COLOR PÚRPURA llega a los cines este viernes

Este viernes 9 de febrero llega a cines de toda España EL COLOR PÚRPURA, película dirigida por Sam Blitz Bazawe y producida por Oprah Winfrey que adapta el musical de Broadway basado en la novela de Alice Walker.

LaChanze and Jennifer Damiano Join Tonight's I'M STILL HERE Benefit; Online Auction and Additional Archival Footage Announced!

Learn more about all of the additional archival footage added to the event, including Ariana Grande (at age 15 making her Broadway debut) and Brynn Williams in 13; Angela Lansbury in Blithe Spirit, Philip Seymour Hoffman in Death of a Salesman, Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime, Sutton Foster in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and more!

UN DÍA COMO HOY: THE COLOR PURPLE se estrenaba en Broadway

Basado en la novela de Alice Walker, este musical subía el telón en el The Broadway Theatre el 1 de diciembre de 2005. Bajo la dirección de Gary Griffin y con la aclamada presentadora de televisión Oprah Winfrey entre sus productores, THE COLOR PURPLE estuvo en cartel más de tres años

Elisabeth Withers Brings THIS BROAD'S WAY At Feinstein's/54 Below

New York City's Broadway's Supper Club, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Presents Singer, songwriter, and actress &MJTBCFUI 8JUIFST best known for originating the role of Shug Avery in The Color Purple on

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lanie Kazan and More Join Feinstein's/54 November Lineup

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

54 Below Welcomes Liz Callaway, Jackie Evancho, And More Next Week

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Liz Callaway, Andrea McArdle and More Set for 54 Below This Month

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Elisabeth Withers Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW presents Grammy & Tony nominee; 'ELISABETH WITHERS; The Soul Of A Woman" as she ushers in a highly anticipated concert of musical theater gemstones. We know her as the sultry scene-stealer; 'Shug Avery' from the Grammy-winning musical The Color Purple on Broadway & the 'No Regrets' recording artist on E-One Records. However, this powerhouse singer/actress/songwriter has many more beautiful layers to her artistry. As a singer she has worked with LaChanze, Cher, Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez and producer Henry Krieger just to name a few. Her warm alluring voice will capture your heart and send you on a musical journey. The journey to her role on Broadway to working with industry royalty Beatles' guitarist Sir Paul Mccartney.

Jennifer Hudson is 'Excited But Nervous' to Make Broadway Debut in THE COLOR PURPLE

Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson stopped by this morning's TODAY to chat with Kathie Lee and Hoda about moving to New York to star in the Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE this fall.

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Performs 'I'm Here' from THE COLOR PURPLE

Below, you can get a preview of the Oscar winner performing the show's eleven-o'clock number 'I'm Here' at the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors

Oscar Winner Jennifer Hudson to Make Broadway Debut in THE COLOR PURPLE Revival!

According to the New York Post, Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson will soon make her Broadway debut in an upcoming revival of THE COLOR PURPLE. Produced by Oprah Winfrey, who also produced the original 2005 production, this version of the show started at London's Menier Chocolate Factory, directed by John Doyle. Michael Riedel writes that Winfrey called Hudson personally to ask her to play Celie in the musical.

Sonnet Repertory Theatre to Honor Celia Weston at 12th Annual Benefit & Cabaret, 11/23

Sonnet Repertory Theatre presents their Twelfth Annual Benefit and Cabaret on Sunday, November 23, at Joe's Pub to honor award-winning actress, CELIA WESTON.

Oprah Winfrey Bringing John Doyle's Reimagined THE COLOR PURPLE to Broadway?

Just last week, Oprah Winfrey chatted with The New York Daily News about her long-professed desire to take to the stage. Now according to the New York Times, the media mogul is looking into bringing John Doyle's current reimagined production of THE COLOR PURPLE, which is currently playing at the Menier Chocolate Factory, to Broadway.

Henry Krieger Set for BROADWAY CLOSE UP Series at Merkin Concert Hall Tonight, 10/22

Tonight, October 22nd, 2012, Henry Krieger, composer of Dreamgirls and the cult-classic Side Show, will take part in Kaufman Center's Broadway Close Up series at Merkin Concert Hall.

Henry Krieger Set for BROADWAY CLOSE UP Series at Merkin Concert Hall, 10/22

On October 22nd, 2012, Henry Krieger, composer of Dreamgirls and the cult-classic Side Show, will take part in Kaufman Center's Broadway Close Up series at Merkin Concert Hall.

Liz Callaway, Mary Testa and More Set for BROADWAY CLOSE UP Series

For 12 years, Merkin Concert Hall's Broadway Close Up series has been taking audiences behind the scenes of classic musicals old and new with eye-opening interviews and inspiring performances. The annual Bound for Broadway show hosted by Liz Callaway gives theater lovers sneak peeks at some of the best new shows in production. This season's line-up includes:

Tony Nominee Elisabeth Withers Joins Beasley, Remy and Gin for 'Broadway Uptown,' 10/26

Tony nominee Elisabeth Withers will join Stephen Beasley, Kwame Remy, and Serina Gin for Broadway Uptown, a new music series presented at Gospel Uptown on Monday, October 26 at 8pm.

Tony Nominee Elisabeth Withers Joins Beasley, Remy and Gin for 'Broadway Uptown,' 10/26

Tony nominee Elisabeth Withers will join Stephen Beasley, Kwame Remy, and Serina Gin for Broadway Uptown, a new music series presented at Gospel Uptown on Monday, October 26 at 8pm.

Photo Coverage: 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' Opening Night Arrivals

The all African-American production of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize winning play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof directed by multiple Emmy winner and two-time Tony nominee Debbie Allen officially opened on Thursday March 6, 2008 at the Broadhurst Theatre

TV Exclusive: Look Back at Composing The Color Purple

With the production coming to a close in New York, BroadwayWorld's own James Sims caught up with The Color Purple's composers/lyricits Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, in Los Angeles, to discuss how the pair, along with Brenda Russell and Marsha Norman (libretto), turned a Pulitzer Prize winning novel and Oscar nominated film into a Broadway musical...