Latoya London in Color Purple Tour?

[Justin_]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 12:03pm

I know there were rumours that she was coming to broadway in the past, but this article mentions that she'll be in the Chicago run of Color Purple.

Anyone know if there's any truth to that? I think she would be amazing singing the role of Celie or Shug - not so sure about acting wise though.

"La Toya London: Living in Oakland and starring in stage version of The Color Purple in Chicago."



Article Link Updated On: 12/31/06 at 12:03 PM

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 12:05pm

She seems a little young for Celie or Shug. Maybe Nettie?

[neomystyk29]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 12:23pm

Im thinking she'll be a great shug.

[theaterdude87]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 12:26pm

She totally has the vocals and would be really good.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 12:29pm

She's incredibly talented, and deserved to win on her season of American Idol. I have no doubt she'll be wonderful.

[Justin_]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 3:21pm

The more I think about it.. the more I think she'd be amazing as Shug.

But really I'd love to here her sing I'm Here.

Between her and Jennifer Hudson... musical theatre is getting some vocal powerhouses.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 3:34pm

I also think she would be GREAT!

Edit: As Shug that is Updated On: 12/31/06 at 03:34 PM

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 3:37pm

LaToya will be playing Nettie.

Although I think she could sing both Celie and Shug, she is a bit young for both roles, so Nettie deffinetly suits her better.

In regards to further casting.. although it's unconfirmed at this point, I have heard Janette Bayardelle (the current Celie on Broadway) will be leaving the NY company in February to launch the Chicago production (which is going to cycle into the tour.) We already know Felicia Fields (Sofia) will be apart of the Chicago company as well.

LaChanze is supposedly coming back for several weeks in NY after Janette leaves, and then a permanent replacement will be coming in after that.

Updated On: 12/31/06 at 03:37 PM

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 5:00pm

I bet people are excited to go to Chicago becasue they know they'll get to be on Oprah again, or something. I hope I can make it up to Chicago to see the show.

[BroadwayBound062]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 5:24pm

im gonna go supposedly I have tickets...but i can't go that night so i will have to sell my tickets and buy different ones

[JimVukovich]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 10:05pm

I music directed a production of Beehive in LA this past September. LaToya London was in the cast. She had top billing but never once acted like it. She was humble, easy to work with and she fit right in. She's a terrific talent and a really nice person.....and she's got a body that won't stop!

[Justin_]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 1:58pm

Never thought of that... but I highly doubt that it would be a huge reason to do the Chicago version. Maybe a final selling point, but not a reason.

I'm sure she'd be a great Nettie, but I'd love to see her do Celie or Shug one day. Any chance she'd understudy one of the roles? Sort of like Jenna Leigh Green with Nessa/Elphaba?

[singingbackup]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 3:47pm

Jim--She was wonderful in Beehive and so were you! What a great production...loved it! You are right, she was terrific.

[Popular]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 4:07pm

Does anyone know when they will be done casting the tour? My best friend has gotten 3 callbacks so far - I'm crossing my fingers for her.

Latoya was one of my favorites that season. How thrilling for her!