Cynthia Erivo's last day in The Color Purple

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 6:35pm

I know it's been discussed in several posts on this board but I have not found the answer to this question. Has it been announced when Cynthia Erivo's last day will be in The Color Purple? I'm hoping to buy tickets for December but want to make sure she is still in the show. I know her one year contract will be up in November.  

[dramamama611]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 6:37pm

You dont remember  because it's not been announced.  It wouldn't surprise me if they announce closing for Jan....and I'm guessing they'll  do what they can to keep her.

 

 

Edited because: stupid cell phone.

Updated On: 9/7/16 at 06:37 PM

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 6:50pm

I think Nikki m James would be a great replacement if the show extends past the end of her contract. 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 6:52pm

People need to stop miscasting Nikki M. James.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 6:57pm

No, her final day hasn't been announced. However, it's believed she extended. I'm going to assume the show will close in January without them replacing her.

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 7:24pm

Honestly Samira Wiley would be spectacular.

[hork]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 7:51pm

Sometime after November 3, I hope, because that's when I'm seeing it.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 8:30pm

Call_me_jorge said: "I think Nikki m James would be a great replacement if the show extends past the end of her contract"

 

PLEASE NO. 

 

[Dancingthrulife2]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 8:50pm

The current understudies would be good enough. I went with a friend yesterday without knowing Cynthia would not be performing. Kind of bummed at first but the moment Adrianna Hicks started to belt, I knew she'd be just as good. I saw the show twice before with Cynthia but even if yesterday was my first exposure, I wouldn't think I missed anything with how much Adrianna has to offer. I also found Carrie Compere's Sofia vastly different from Danielle Brooks's. Her performance was more mature whereas Danielle's take had more comic touch. Both do the part the justice it deserves but overall Carrie's grew on me more. The show is in good hands whoever you get basically. Now if only the message can come across...

[BroadwayMan5]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 9:01pm

I like Nikki James a lot but this would not be a good fit for her

[Dave13]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 9:32pm

As I posted in another thread, you can only purchase tickets for the Color Purple through Dec 18. Seems odd as of this late date, you cannot buy tickets through the end of the year. I guess read what you want into that as there is no other information that can be confirmed. 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 10:19pm

I sort of got the idea of Nikki from this video. I get the backlash though. https://www.facebook.com/theatermania/videos/10157360255255621/

[buhbuhbilly]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 11:01pm

It's January 8th.

[theatrefan18]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 11:49pm

How about Heather Headley?  Does anyone know her last day?

Thank you.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 11:50pm

Headley's last day is scheduled for October 2, 2016. Jennifer Holliday takes over thereafter.

[haterobics]

Posted: 9/8/16 at 7:36am

buhbuhbilly said: "It's January 8th."

Is that just Cynthia, though, or the show?

[Huss417]

Posted: 9/8/16 at 8:10am

Why not change the thread title to "When Is"? 

[InnerMonologue]

Posted: 9/8/16 at 12:09pm

Cynthia's current contract term is only through mid-November at the moment. But I agree with dramamama that they'll probably extend/keep her as long as possible.

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 9/8/16 at 11:55pm

Double post! 

Updated On: 9/8/16 at 11:55 PM

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 9/8/16 at 11:55pm

Double post! 

Updated On: 9/8/16 at 11:55 PM

[haterobics]

Posted: 9/9/16 at 12:13am

I think you're only supposed to "Double post!" one of the doubled posts?!

[brettcx5]

Posted: 9/9/16 at 1:45pm

Updated On: 9/9/16 at 01:45 PM