Color Purple Review 2-11-07, Montego Glover as Celie

2 pm matinee
understudies: Montego Glover as Celie

So ok I saw The Color Purple yesterday afternoon. The show Was amaizing. A little slow in the begining but hang in their it just keeps getting better. When I saw the understudy board say there was an understudy for Celie I was dissapointed, but let me tell you, Montego Glover does not dissapoint. In fact you would never ever know she was an understudy. She put so much effort in the role. I loved her. Biggest higlight of the show for me. NaTasha Williams was hillarious and soulfull as Sofia. Elisabeth Withers-Mendes blew me away not just with her singing but also with her acting. She actuallu made me cry. The rest of the cast was terrific as well. Darlesia Cearcy was great as Nettie and Chaz Sheperd played a fantastick Harpo. I would definatley reccomend this show.

Updated On: 2/14/07 at 06:12 PM

I am not surprised that Montego was amazing! She is someone that is very deserving of finally getting her Broadway debut! She was Aida at "Sacramento Music and North Shore" and also Lorell in Dreamgirls. Among many other roles her bio is a list of very good theaters. I am happy to hear that she may be taking over the role in Chicago with Latoya London from American Idol. But not sure how clear those sources are.

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Yes, that was Montego's first time on as Celie.

Oh, good. I'm seeing it again on Thursday (introducing it to my mother) and I'm hoping to see Elisabeth again. She is wonderful.

I'm so glad I witnessed Montego's first performance.I now understand why the audience and cast went crazy for her during the curtain call. Well She was great and you guys should try to check her out next time she plays Celie. Go to her website and it will tell you.