The Broadway revival of The Color Purple reached 100 performances on March 9. Go inside the special cast party!
Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson and Danielle Brooks
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Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a young woman who overcomes oppression and violence in her own home to discover her true self, The Color Purple features Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks.
Exclusive! The Color Purple Stars Celebrate 100 Performances on Broadway
Exclusive! The Color Purple Stars Celebrate 100 Performances on Broadway
The acclaimed new revival of The Color Purple celebrated 100 performances on March 9. They celebrated with a tasty surprise.
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Isaiah Johnson and Kyle Scatliffe
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Isaiah Johnson and Kyle Scatliffe
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Cupcakes!
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Matt DiCarlo, Amy Jacobs and Sharika Niles
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Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango
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Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango
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Carla Stewart, Lawrence Clayton, Adrianna Hicks, Phoenix Best and Bre Jackson
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Grasan Kingsberry, Kevyn Morrow, Danielle Brooks, Akron Watson, Carla Stewart, Bre Jackson and Lawrence Clayton
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Rema Webb, Bre Jackson and Carrie Compere
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Matt DiCarlo and Sharika Niles
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This pared-down revival, which was first seen at London's Menier Chocolate Factory, was directed and designed by Tony winner John Doyle (The Visit, Sweeney Todd, Company).
The principal cast also features Isaiah Johnson as Mister, Joaquina Kalukango as Nettie and Kyle Scatliffe as Harpo.
The step toward reopening, as part of the NY PopsUp initiative, also includes programming at flexible performance spaces like St. Ann’s Warehouse and The Apollo.