Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE - Page 3
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #50
Posted: 8/25/16 at 11:22pm
As excited as I am to see Jennifer live, this casting just seems so wrong. At first I assumed she would be playing Sophia, which would make much more sense. Thinking about Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Holliday falling in love with each other makes me a tad uncomfortable. Not necessarily the age difference, but Holliday just has a bit of an awkward way about her, not to mention the fact that her dancing skills leave much to be desired. This should be the most interesting Push Da Button we've ever seen. They're better off re-staging the number and having her sing it into a standup microphone instead. Whatever happens, John Doyle certainly has his work cut out for him. I'm really hoping she surprises all of us and turns in a wonderful performance, I'm totally rooting for her, but I can't help but be super skeptical about this. I saw the show back in June, and it was probably the most beautiful theatre going experience of my life. Heather was absolutely stunning and Danielle was fabulous, as was the entire company, but Cynthia Erivo is just indescribable. I really don't want Holliday to turn the show into anything less than what it is now.
Stand-by Joined: 1/6/05
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #51
Posted: 8/25/16 at 11:26pm
But by definition, white is the absence of all colors. *BLANK STARE*
Very interesting casting. Not as good an actor as Heather, but no work than JHUD so somewhere in the middle.
Chorus Member Joined: 1/5/11
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #52
Posted: 8/26/16 at 2:55pm
everythingtaboo said: "All I can think of is Jennifer unhinging her jaw and inhaling Cynthia's head during their soft love scenes. Subtlety, thy name is not Jennifer Holliday. "
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #53
Posted: 8/26/16 at 7:12pm
That is the most amazing picture I've ever seen.
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #54
Posted: 8/26/16 at 9:01pm
screaming@ Batboy's photoshop
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #55
Posted: 8/26/16 at 10:09pm
That's probably the funniest thing I've seen in my whole life.
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #56
Posted: 8/27/16 at 12:17pm
Depaultheatrekid said: "But by definition, white is the absence of all colors. *BLANK STARE*
No, black is the absence of all colors. White is all colors. Whoa, this is getting deep.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/22/07
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #57
Posted: 8/27/16 at 2:15pm
Depending on context, both black and white can be the absence or presence of all colors. There's a life lesson in there somewhere.
http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question66260.html
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #59
Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:32am
That photo is edited like no ones business
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #60
Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:46am
She not only looks horrifying but she looks like she should be playing Celie's mother.
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #61
Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:51am
What were they thinking? She's going to be such a mess.
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #62
Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:51am
Oh my, it looks like they pasted her head on the body.
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #63
Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:55am
This almost looks like the type of picture you'd see for a Shug Avery Halloween costume.
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #64
Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:56am
Apparently Cynthia Erivo did a Facebook Live Q&A today (while she was on the treadmill...), and when someone asked, "Are you excited to work with Jennifer Holliday?" her response was just, "I'm intrigued."
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #65
Posted: 10/3/16 at 12:28pm
As unconfident in Holliday's aesthetic as I am, I'm electing to hold out hope until I hear thoughts on her first few performances. Is anybody going to the show tomorrow night? Or any time this week?
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #67
Posted: 10/3/16 at 1:09pm
I nearly choked on my lunch when I saw that photo.
YIKES.
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #68
Posted: 10/3/16 at 4:49pm
I'm curious to see her and hear what people think.
I was on the website to see how it had been redesigned since Headley's departure, and I noticed that Joaquina Kalukango (Nettie) had also left the show. Was this recently?
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #69
Posted: 10/3/16 at 4:50pm
Yes. Joaquina went on maternity leave.
http://www.broadway.com/buzz/185873/broadway-newcomer-jennie-harney-will-join-the-color-purple/
Broadway Star Joined: 10/22/05
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #70
Posted: 10/3/16 at 5:21pm
Jennie Harney is a phenomenal talent. Worth going back just to see her performance.
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #71
Posted: 10/3/16 at 6:10pm
Felm_heart said: "Apparently Cynthia Erivo did a Facebook Live Q&A today (while she was on the treadmill...), and when someone asked, "Are you excited to work with Jennifer Holliday?" her response was just, "I'm intrigued.""
Intrigue.... Plots to bring disaster
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #72
Posted: 10/3/16 at 6:16pm
My only hope is that she misses a lot of shows and the audience is treated to Rema Webb as Shug instead.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #73
Posted: 10/3/16 at 6:35pm
That picture... is that what she looks like? I had no clue...
Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE #74
Posted: 10/3/16 at 7:10pm
I just hope she doesn't ruin a fantastic show. I'm fearing the worst with her joining this cast.
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