Jennifer Holliday to join THE COLOR PURPLE - Page 3

[Miserent]

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.

[Depaultheatrekid]

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. 

[TheBatBoy]

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. "

[Miserent]

Posted: 8/26/16 at 7:12pm

That is the most amazing picture I've ever seen.

[broadwayguy91]

Posted: 8/26/16 at 9:01pm

screaming@ Batboy's photoshop

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 8/26/16 at 10:09pm

That's probably the funniest thing I've seen in my whole life.

[hork]

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.

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

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

 

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:27am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-at-Jennifer-Holliday-as-THE-COLOR-PURPLEs-Shug-Avery-20161003

Oy

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:32am

That photo is edited like no ones business 

[little_sally]

Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:46am

She not only looks horrifying but she looks like she should be playing Celie's mother.

[Felm_heart]

Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:51am

What were they thinking? She's going to be such a mess.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:51am

Oh my, it looks like they pasted her head on the body.

[little_sally]

Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:55am

This almost looks like the type of picture you'd see for a Shug Avery Halloween costume.

[Felm_heart]

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."

[BroadwayConcierge]

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?

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 10/3/16 at 12:49pm

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 10/3/16 at 1:09pm

I nearly choked on my lunch when I saw that photo. 

YIKES. 

[nolanativeny]

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? 

[neonlightsxo]

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_Boy]

Posted: 10/3/16 at 5:21pm

Jennie Harney is a phenomenal talent.  Worth going back just to see her performance.  

[indytallguy]

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

[ACL2006]

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.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 10/3/16 at 6:35pm

That picture... is that what she looks like? I had no clue...

[ACL2006]

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.