Color Purple cast on Letterman Tonight

[MrMidwest]

Posted: 11/16/05 at 11:57pm

Just a reminder.

[musicalfandukie]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:08am

thanks! i didn't even know

[Blue J]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:09am

I didn't know either - thank you! I'll set my TIVO now.

[LaVieBoheme2]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:32am

Just saw it, and I loved it! I really want to see this show.

[Patronus]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:33am

Which song did they do? "The Color Purple" or "Hell No"?

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:34am

I strongly disliked the show.

But their performance was EXCELLENT - she's easily the strongest performer in the show and could definitely win the Tony.

[musicman117]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:35am

They did "Push da Button" and it was awesome!

[musicnmath]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:35am

grrrrr - saw this post too late. What song did they do?

ETA - never mind :) Updated On: 11/17/05 at 12:35 AM

[LaVieBoheme2]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:37am

They did "Push the Button" (I don't know if that's the title of it or not, but that's what they kept on singing, so I figured it was).

Edit: musicman beat me to it!

Updated On: 11/17/05 at 12:37 AM

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:37am

It just caught it, and really enjoyed it.

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:38am

Ugh, I love that song! I dunno why!

[adamgreer]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:38am

Ehhhh....

I am really excited to see the show because lots of people have told me how wonderful it is. However, this number would not have made me run out and buy tickets.

Why didn't they do one of the songs that showcases the vocal talents of the cast? I have heard about some amazing gospel numbers that take place in the show. One of those would have been better.

Just my opinion.

I still can't wait to see the show.

[musicman117]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 12:44am

I really liked this number because it had a lot of energy. It was sexy and full of life. I think that this number was a great choice for the Letterman Show. Although it doesnt have the vocal power of the title song, it has that energy that i think will bring people in to the Broadway Theater.

[Jazzysuite82]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 1:27am

...and unlike the title number, the lyrics make sense.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 1:45am

When they performed it on Oprah it was amazing. I just remember thinking, "wow she can sing" and the number just looked so solid. Like all the choreography and what not just looked really solid. I think she could win a tony too.

BTW...What exactly does The Color Purple mean? i haven't seen the movie or read the book, so could someone explain it to me? I thought the title song would kinda explain it, but i dont think it did.

[aegeusrocks]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 1:51am

I could be wrong, but after seeing the movie a gazillion times, I always thought the constant use of "the color purple" referred to the flowers in the fields where Celie lives...again, not positive, just what I seem to remember.

[ellenoshalom]

Posted: 11/17/05 at 1:57am

^^^....I read the novel and it seems throughout the book... the appearance of brighter colors indicated freedom/liberty of some sort with the various characters experience. For an example: Kate takes Celie shopping for a new dress, the only color options are drab ones—brown, maroon, and dark blue. Later, Celie and Sofia use bright yellow fabric from Shug’s dress to make a quilt...
And when Celie describes her religious renewal/refreshing, she spoke on... how she never noticed the wonders that God has made, such as “the color purple.”
Updated On: 11/17/05 at 01:57 AM