The Color Purple~ On Broadway
 

http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=517409

Oprah had her hand in getting this to New York.
ETA: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?se...ent&id=3478881

http://www.colorpurple.com/ The official website has THREE downloadable songs on there!!!!! I am so hype for this.

I would loooooove to see this. YAY Color Purple! Can't believe its been 20 years already.

It's about time!! :D

The play premeried (sp??) in Atlanta and I saw it. It was very good and a lot closer to the book than the movie, IMO.

I believe the cast will appear on Oprah's 20th Anniversary Show on Monday.

I'm watching the sneak preview on the show right now and...Wow! I would absolutely love to see this.

Me too!

The Color Purple receives 11 Tony Nominations
 

Just wanted everyone to know that I saw it on Broadway and that this is the best play that I have ever seen in my life. The play should get all those dayum awards!!!!!!!!!!!:D

I'll be there Saturday...2pm! :D

11 Tony Nominations, per Oprah and Gayle!

I'm going in August for my sisters birthday...its a surprise weekend getaway trip for her!

She's gonna love it!

I attended this show during the first week it was in San Francisco. It was absolutely terrific!

It runs through Dec. 9 in San Francisco.

Here's a bit about the touring cast:

Jeannette Bayardelle who joined the tour from the Broadway production, as the lead character Celie, along with fellow Broadway cast-mate Felicia P. Fields. Fields originated the role of Sofia, for which she received a Tony Award nomination. Michelle Williams, former member of best-selling female R&B group Destiny's Child, appears in the role of Shug Avery. Celie's sister Nettie is played by local SF Bay Area performer LaToya London of "American Idol" fame.

The Color Purple on Broadway
 

My Husband and I saw this in June and we were blown away by fantasia.
She did a Hell of a Job with playing Celie. I am really glad that Broadway is opening up to black plays now. The showing we wnet to was sold out and we were right above the stage, but this book/movie are still my favorites.
:)