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'Color Purple' took a long road to the Academy
Philly.com The Broadway know-it-alls told Scott Sanders that a musical of Alice Walker's beloved novel The Color Purple would never see the color green. Sanders never listened.
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Stage Preview: 'The Color Purple' evolves from the page to the stage
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The long and winding road to the musical stage production of "The Color Purple" began with author Alice Walker.
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'The Color Purple' takes audience on incredible journey
Pittsburgh Tribune Review The national touring company of "The Color Purple" arrives at the Benedum Center for a two-week stay as the opening show for the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera's 2008 summer season.
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Purple down to her soul.
Beaver County Times Learn about Jeannette Bayardelle's journey to become Celie in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical “The Color Purple.”
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'The Color Purple' proves weighty but wonderful on stage
The Observer & Eccentric Fans of Alice Walker's prized novel The Color Purple, and its film translation by Steven Spielberg, can watch the stunning saga of Celie come to life on stage at Detroit's Fox Theatre.
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'Color Purple' reveals a deep shade of beauty
The Detroit News "The Color Purple" is a musical gift just waiting to be experienced and embraced and loved. It was delivered to the Fox Theatre Tuesday night by a brilliant touring company that perfectly replicates the Broadway production that brought the show 11 Tony nominations.
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Broadway gold turns the Fox Theatre 'The Color Purple'
Between The Lines News Tony Award-winner makes Detroit debut with former 'American Idol' contestant.
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Flint native Tiffany "Phyre" Hawkins understudy for Celie role in "The Color Purple"
The Flint Journal Flint native Tiffany "Phyre" Hawkins nearly gave up her dream to perform in the touring production of "The Color Purple."
"I auditioned four times," she said. "I was about to take a break from theater." Then she received a call from her agent. "She said, 'They want to see you.' I went back to New York."
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Broadway musical "The Color Purple" heading to Fox Theatre in Detroit
The Flint Journal Former Detroiters Allee Willis and Stephen Bray had achieved the pinnacle of success in the pop music world. But neither one knew how to write music for theater.
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Nominees for 18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards Announced
Playbill Jurnee Smollett, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Eva Marcille and Henry Simmons announced the nominees for the 18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards May 20 at a press conference in the Hollywood Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel.
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Musical version of 'Color Purple' retains book's power
Detroit Free Press Whether they helped adapt it for the stage, appear in the lead role or simply watch from an aisle seat, those who know the musical adaptation of "The Color Purple" use the same words to describe its appeal. "It's about love triumphing over adversity," says Stephen Bray, one of the show's composers.
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2 former Detroiters wrote songs for show
Detroit Free Press That woman sitting next to you mouthing the words to the songs might be one of the loyal fans of "The Color Purple." Or it might be music and visual artist Allee Willis, home to watch with family and friends the show that she helped launch.
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'The Color Purple' arriving in Detroit
Michigan Chronicle Excitement has been building for several months in anticipation of the smash hit Broadway musical “The Color Purple” arriving in Detroit for a limited run — May 20 through June 1 — at the Fox Theatre. Detroit is the eighth city of the tour.
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Southfield’s Diamond White will paint the Fox Theatre purple this month
Hometownlife.com Two years since it opened on Broadway, The Color Purple brings the love to Detroit. Earning 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the show is based on Alice Walker’s classic novel, and later a touching film by Steven Spielberg, both by the same name.
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The Amazing Allee
Detroit Jewish News The story of an African-American woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over diversity and discover her unique voice in the world, boasts a special connection to Detroit's Jewish community.
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“The Color Purple” at the Hippodrome
WYPR.com . Wynn Rousuck reviews the musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel, “The Color Purple.” Find the story under the stories posted on May 6th.
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Knowing 'Purple' adds to enjoyment
Baltimore Sun The Color Purple transports you to another realm.
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'Color Purple' proves universal
Baltimore Sun Stories' themes of endurance, sisterhood, redemption transcend race.
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Diversity takes the stage
The Baltimore Sun Arrival of 'The Color Purple' marks a city-backed effort to expand the ranks of theatergoers.
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'Color Purple's' Sofia finds inspiration
The Cincinnati Enquirer Fields has been with “The Color Purple,” from its initial workshops in summer 2004, to Broadway, where she earned a Tony Award nomination along with Theatre World and Drama League awards, and now on national tour for her performance as the larger-than-life, strong-willed woman who gives as good as she gets.
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TBN hosts Jeanette Bayardelle, Michelle Williams and Rufus Bonds
TBN.org Matt & Laurie Crouch of the Trinity Broadcasting Network interview Jeanette Bayardelle, Michelle Williams and Rufus Bonds from "The Color Purple."
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LA Essay Winner announced
colorpurple.com Fredric Scarf, a twelfth grader at Birmingham High School was named the winner of the "How I Changed My Own Life" essay contest.
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Color Purple's Broadway Run Will End Feb 24th
Broadway.com The Color Purple has announced a closing date of February 24. The show will have played 30 previews and 910 regular performances at the Broadway Theatre, directed by Gary Griffin.
The Color Purple Tour is scheduled to continue its very succesful national voyage through cities across North America.
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Purple Staying Power
LA Times No matter what form its story takes, nothing gets lost in the translation.
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The Many Shades of Chaka Khan
NY Times The New York Times sits down for a one-on-one with legendary singer Chaka Khan.
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A Special Interview With Fantasia
WCBSTV.com CBS 2's Dana Tyler spoke in-depth with Fantasia about her debut Broadway experience and much more.
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Color Purple Opens at Ahmanson
Variety.com Opening night for "The Color Purple" at the Ahmanson Theater on Sunday brought out a rainbow of emotions.
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Making a Splash in LA!
AOl Black Voices The Color Purple opens in LA and AOL Black Voices has the photos from the after party. See who was there!
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Michael Tubbs Wins Color Purple Essay Contest!
Eyewitness News Michael Tubbs, a 12th grader at Franklin High School in Sacramento County, is the winner of the essay contest sponsored by the musical production of The Color Purple now at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco.
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Broadway Fans Grow More Diverse
Variety Variety reports on the growth and changes in the Broadway demographic over the 2006-2007 season. 'The Color Purple' has been instrumental in drawing African-American audiences to Broadway.
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Jeannette Bayardelle and Michelle Williams Exclusive!
The View from the Bay Get the inside exclusive on two of the stars of The Color Purple on tour. Jeannette Bayardelle, who plays the lead in the show, and Michelle Williams, from the Grammy award-winning group, Destiny's Child, stopped by "The View from the Bay" to give an inside peak into the world of 'Purple.'
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The 'Color' of empowerment.
San Jose Mercury News The tour is taking San Francisco by storm! Read about the soul of 'Puple' and hear from the stars exactly what the show has come to mean to them.
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Take a Look at the Stars of The Color Purple Tour!
SFGate.com SFGate.com chats with Jeannette Bayardelle, LaToya London and Michelle Williams about their characters in The Color Purple, how they feel about theatre, and even about helping Fantasia prepare for her Broadway debut!
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Fantasia Nominated for Favorite Female Artist!
ABC Fantasia has been nominated for Favorite Female Artist in the Soul/R&B category of the American Music Awards. Watch the awards live, on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 8pm EST on ABC.
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New Stars for The Color Purple!
AP The producers of THE COLOR PURPLE are pleased to announce that legendary eight-time Grammy Award winner Chaka Khan, four-time Grammy Award winner and gospel singer BeBe Winans, and will make their Broadway debuts in the smash hit musical starting Wednesday, January 9, 2008. 2007 “American Idol” finalist LaKisha Jones will also make her Broadway debut. Her first performance will be December 19, 2007 as the Church Soloist and will begin as Sofia in all matinee performances beginning January 9, 2008.
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Color Purple Essay Project!
SF Chronicle The Color Purple and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker invite all Greater Bay Area middle school, junior high and high school students to submit an essay on “How I Changed My Own Life.” Prizes include a family four pack of tickets to see The Color Purple and much more.
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Felicia Fields Receives Illinois Honor!
Chicago Defender July 24, 2007 was declared "Felicia P. Fields Day" by Lt. Governor Pat Quinn.
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Fantasia Extends Her Run on Broadway
Playbill.com Broadway agrees with Fantasia! Currently starring as Celie on Broadway, Fantasia has extended her run through January 6, 2008.
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Michelle Williams' Purple Reign
Shore Magazine “Michelle Williams has conquered the worlds of pop, R & B, gospel, and Broadway, and is now back in Chicago, starring on home turf,” says Shore Magazine, who recently interviewed the star.
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Fantasia Sings the Praises of Literacy!
AOL Money Beauty brand Suave(R) and Dollar General(R) stores are teaming up with Fantasia Barrino to award scholarships to students who are dedicated to education.
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Fantasia's Spectacular Performance at the Tonys!
YouTube Fantasia performed "I'm Here" from The Color Purple in a special appearance at the 61st Annual Tony Awards.
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The Color Purple Celebrates Their Millionth Audience Member
On May 30, The Color Purple on Broadway celebrated their one millionth audience member!
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Fantasia to Perform at the Tonys!
Fantasia will perform at the 61st annual Tony Awards ceremony, to be held at 8pm/7pm CST on Sunday, June 10 at Radio City Music Hall and broadcast live on CBS Television.
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The Color Purple Tour on The 190 North Show
190North.com The cast of The Color Purple Tour production was featured on a special on The 190 North Show.
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Fantasia Wins Broadway.com Award!
Broadway.com Fantasia has won the Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Favorite Replacement in a Broadway show!
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Jeannette Bayardelle Feature in Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune Chicago's Celie "puts the passion in Purple" according to this Chicago Tribune article about Jeannette Bayardelle.
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