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[AC126748]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#25

Posted: 5/13/16 at 9:25am

sparepart973 said: "How long is she in it? I have a feeling it's only a summer gig and that she's in it for about three months before schools start and she heads back to Chicago. 

 

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She's very responsive on Twitter. Why don't you just ask her how long she's in the show for?

"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe." -John Guare, Landscape of the Body

[SueBee06]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#26

Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:28am

I saw her last night and agree with everyone's assessment of her performance. I think her characterization is only going get stronger and deeper as she settles into the show, but I was so impressed already.

And I do not have words for what Cynthia Erivo is doing on that stage. Wow doesn't begin to cover it.

Updated On: 5/13/16 at 10:28 AM

[Jshan05]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#27

Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:30am

Sounds like I might need to revisit the show with Headley in it. I was in the camp that loved Hudson's work, but I'm anxious to see what Headley does with the role! SO happy she's been getting raves on here!

[ChiTheaterFan]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#28

Posted: 5/17/16 at 1:14am

Heather is back now, correct?  I know she missed a show/a couple shows due to a pre existing concert engagement but I wasn't 100% sure when she's back and there seem to be contradictory reports. Planning to revisit this tomorrow or sometime in the next week since I hear she's so great. 

[sparepart973]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#29

Posted: 5/17/16 at 1:18am

She's very responsive on Twitter. Why don't you just ask her how long she's in the show for?

 

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I did, but I think she's avoiding answering this one. 

[Southstreet]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#30

Posted: 8/5/16 at 4:36am

Does anyone know how long she is supposed to be in the show for? She just keeps mentioning the summer, but no actual dates, so wondering if if anyone here knows any more?

[sparepart973]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#31

Posted: 8/5/16 at 5:23am

There was a recent NYT spread about her where it mentioned that she is in it until Labor Day. 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#32

Posted: 8/10/16 at 3:53pm

I saw that Labor Day mention in the NYT as well, but I'm curious if that remains the case. Is she still expecting to bow out then?

[CATSNYrevival]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#33

Posted: 8/10/16 at 4:06pm

She said in her Show People interview that she may extend a few weeks.

[nyskier]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#34

Posted: 8/10/16 at 4:56pm

I finally saw the show last night.  Heather and Cynthia were both absolutely incredible.  I mean I really felt the transformation of Cynthia's character as the show went on.  The entire cast was excellent, but Heather and Cynthia were absolute standouts.  

[ACL2006]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#35

Posted: 8/10/16 at 7:31pm

I'm assuming she's extended. If she were leaving by Labor Day(Sept. 4), I'm thinking her replacement would have been announced by now. 

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[broadway_show_fan]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#36

Posted: 8/16/16 at 2:28pm

Bump - anyone have any update? Maybe hear something through the grapevine or heard her at the stage door? I would love to go see her in the show but was hoping to wait until after Labor Day if possible.

[Skimbleshanks2]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#37

Posted: 8/17/16 at 7:54am

She mentioned on INSTAGRAM recently that she only has a few weeks left in the show ... Vague though...

"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'

[CassandraReads]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#38

Posted: 8/17/16 at 8:26am

33 people in line for Rush tickets now and just found out Heather isn't performing today. So bummed!! 

[ACL2006]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#39

Posted: 8/17/16 at 8:39am

don't worry, I've heard Rema Webb is amazing as Shug. Still get a ticket.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[CassandraReads]

Heather Headley in The Color Purple#40

Posted: 8/17/16 at 8:49am

I'm sure you're absolutely right! We are 8th in line (got here 6:45am) and we are definitely excited to see the show! Thanks! :)