Is Color Purple a limited run?

[OperaGhost2]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 1:31am

Just have no idea?

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 1:56am

OperaGhost2 said: "Just have no idea?

 

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What would even bring you to think this? At what time has this ever been discussed as a limited engagement?

[OperaGhost2]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 2:00am

I just presumed with Jennifer Hudson it would be. Like most musicals with Oscar winners.

 

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What would even bring you to think this? At what time has this ever been discussed as a limited engagement?

 

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[gypsy101]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 2:09am

I thought your passion was gone.

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 2:11am

gypsy101 said: "I thought your passion was gone."

 

His Aaron Burr screen name was deleted so I guess it caused this resurgence.

 

[haterobics]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 2:12am

You mean, her first and last major movie eight years ago, based on a Broadway musical? What in there indicates she is above a Broadway run?

[gypsy101]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 2:18am

haterobics said: "You mean, her first and last major movie eight years ago, based on a Broadway musical? What in there indicates she is above a Broadway run?"

 

I liked her in that movie about the bees.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 3:41am

Have you never heard of replacements?

[OperaGhost2]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 4:35am

Yes But I think Jennifer Hudson is doing really well.

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 8:05am

In the OP's defense, I thought (before it started previews anyway) that it was also a limited run because they only had tickets on sale through March.

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 8:25am

n2nbaby said: "In the OP's defense, I thought (before it started previews anyway) that it was also a limited run because they only had tickets on sale through March.

 

"You do realize  all shows release tickets blocks at a time don't you? And again where did you ever hear or see the words "limited run"? Make sure you post it when you find it.

 

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 9:39am

LOL I was not being a douche but thanks for being one in return! :) I can't remember the last time an open ended run released such a small block of tickets, so I just assumed that it was just a limited run. Thanks again for your wonderful BWW hospitality, though!

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 9:43am

Don't take it personal n2n. broadwaystar is nasty to anyone who says anything remotely negative or false about The Color Purple. They are connected to the production, it's the only thing they post about. 

[Wee Thomas2]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 10:04am

really, isn't everything "a limited run" in some way?

[c0113g3b0y]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 10:06am

The original production did very well financially without any star casting so this revival should survive if Jennifer Hudson leaves it.

[haterobics]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 10:11am

"Oprah Winfrey Presents..." was its own form of star billing.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 10:43am

And Fantasia, eventually...

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 11:45am

It may not have been intended as one but it may wind up as one depending on reviews and if people want to see it. Time will tell

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 11:45am

Tasia will come in and take over for 3 shows a week.

[DAME]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 11:50am

haterobics said: "You mean, her first and last major movie eight years ago, based on a Broadway musical? What in there indicates she is above a Broadway run?

 

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haterobics;   I assure you J.Hud makes more money doing one concert or one television appearance than she will make in a 6 month run of Purple.  I also thought that this might be a limited run. 

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 11:51am

Mr Roxy said: "It may not have been intended as one but it may wind up as one depending on reviews and if people want to see it. Time will tell

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Well, no, it would not end up a limited run no matter what. Just a short one. And reviews for the production are going to be strong (we already know the Times is a rave).

[haterobics]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 11:54am

DAME said: "haterobics;   I assure you J.Hud makes more money doing one concert or one television appearance than she will make in a 6 month run of Purple.  I also thought that this might be a limited run. "

 

You are saying why she doesn't need to do it. But the original query was that she was somehow above doing it... I don't see enough evidence for that, nor do most people make it strictly a money decision. Lots of people who do Broadway again and again don't need to financially.

[DAME]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 11:57am

I didn't get that in the original query.  My assumption is that she is doing it because she wants to do it.  And yes.. she does not need the money.

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 12:03pm

ljay889 said: "Don't take it personal n2n. broadwaystar is nasty to anyone who says anything remotely negative or false about The Color Purple. They are connected to the production, it's the only thing they post about. 

 

"You're so lame....LOL! I'm glad you track my post. I post on way more the Color Purple. I have ZERO stakes in this show. I'm a fan. Who cares? 

 

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/10/15 at 12:23pm

A fan who magically knew that theatertrash was invited back to the production BEFORE he posted it. OK.

 

Anyway, I completely agree that Hudson is doing this because she WANTS to, not because she needs the job.  She has been very genuine in interviews about how much this experience means to her. She even accepted the offer before knowing which role they wanted her for. 

Updated On: 12/10/15 at 12:23 PM