#1
Posted: 6/19/16 at 6:40pm
Did anybody see Montego Glover go on as either Celie or Nettie in the original production of The Color Purple??
Montego Glover in The Color Purple
#2
Posted: 6/19/16 at 7:25pm
Yes...seen her plenty of times as Celie. She was good (not great) , She was Fantasia;s understudy and so she went on a lot because Fantasia missed over 50 performances during her run in the original production. Seen her on as Nettie twice, I worked at the Broadway theatre back then as a sub.
#3
Posted: 6/19/16 at 8:12pm
Thanks for the response! How was she as Nettie? I think she would make a wonderful replacement for that role in the current production.
#4
Posted: 6/19/16 at 8:22pm
Did not pay too much attention to her playing Nettie as that role is kind of small...plus at the time, any role seemed small next to Fantasia's Celie, I can say she was okay going on for Darlesia Cearcy who was great in the role. Having seen the original and revival, in my opinion, I don't think Ms. Glover would be good in the newer version in either role.
#5
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:04pm
I am really starting to wonder who they'd get to replace Cynthia and Danielle if the show makes it through the summer + fall. I think their 1 year contracts would expire by then, and I can imagine them both wanting to move on.
Patina Miller for the win!
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#6
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:08pm
Patina Miller is so gorgeous. If she's Celie who could they possibly get to be Shug next to her?
#7
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:12pm
Anika Noni Rose as Celie maybe. I don't know how busy she is.
#8
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:18pm
Patina Miller is definitely a Shug. But it's a moot point, as she'll be doing MADAM SECRETARY.
I don't know about Danielle but Cynthia is in the show until November, at least.
"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
#9
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:20pm
Danielle Brooks stated in her SAG-AFTRA interview that she signed a year contract. I expect she'll leave when Erivo does.
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#10
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:23pm
I think Brandy would make a great Shug, Amber Riley as Sophia, And let's hope Cynthia stays,
#11
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:28pm
Amber Riley is doing DREAMGIRLS in London this fall/winter. I doubt replacements will factor into the equation though. The show will probably close when Cynthia leaves. It's not exactly lighting the box office on fire as it is.
"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
#12
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:32pm
Agreed. Don't know any current stars who could sing the role. Brandy would be okay, but not the right voice. And Miller has a certain "stage voice" "fake" quality that I don't think would suite the show at all.
#13
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:34pm
Malinda5000 said: "I think Brandy would make a great Shug, Amber Riley as Sophia, And let's hope Cynthia stays,
Well, Amber Riley will be doing Dreamgirls in the West End at the time but if the grosses are strong, maybe in the future.
#14
Posted: 6/19/16 at 10:14pm
Brandy cannot act worth a lick. Her take on Roxie was embarrasing. Her singing was great but....uh uh.
#15
Posted: 6/19/16 at 10:16pm
Patina Miller would be an extraordinary Shug.
#16
Posted: 6/19/16 at 11:16pm
I can't imagine anyone that could hold a candle to Erivo. Her Celie was one of the best Broadway performances I've ever seen in my 25 year history of seeing Broadway shows.
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.
#17
Posted: 6/20/16 at 1:35am
Is the Color Purple not one of the hottest tickets on Broadway right now?
Darreyl with an L!
#18
Posted: 6/20/16 at 6:48am
darreyl102 said: "Is the Color Purple not one of the hottest tickets on Broadway right now?
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well, not this past week as Erivo was out for 7 of the shows. We'll see how their sales are with her back this coming week.
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.
#19
Posted: 6/20/16 at 7:46am
The grosses have dropped significantly since Jennifer Hudson left. It's a shame, because the show is better than ever. I imagine today we will see another huge drop this past week, owing to Cynthia's vacation. It will be interesting to see if the show gets a post-Tony boost this week, now that Cynthia will be back for all shows, but I doubt the show will last long once she and Danielle leave.
"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
#20
Posted: 6/20/16 at 7:56am
Their contracts would be up in November, if things pick up based on their Tony win (after this week due to Erivo's absence) I could see them convincing the current leads to stay through the holidays and closing right after New Years.
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#22
Posted: 6/20/16 at 9:33am
Not sure what or who the "she's too old" comment for, but if it is for Patina or Manila - you're way off. They would both fit either Shug or Celie's perfectly age wise; and Patina is def more Shug sound quality and looks wise. I agree with folks here, that show will probably wrap up with the current leads leaving. Might even be before that. It won't be an expensive tour to mount if they can get the proper cast lined up.
Amber might have been a good replacement for Sofia. Even without Dreamgirls, something tells me she might not want to be a replacement for a featured role unless this show picks up at Box Office really significantly.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#23
Posted: 6/20/16 at 11:34am
evic said: "Brandy cannot act worth a lick. Her take on Roxie was embarrasing. Her singing was great but....uh uh.
I thought she was surprisingly good. I went in expecting to dislike her, but found her charming and funny.
#24
Posted: 6/20/16 at 1:55pm
Valentina3 said: "I am really starting to wonder who they'd get to replace Cynthia and Danielle if the show makes it through the summer + fall. I think their 1 year contracts would expire by then, and I can imagine them both wanting to move on.
Patina Miller for the win!
I believe their contract are 1 year which means they are contracted through Dec. not the fall.
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#25
Posted: 6/21/16 at 6:12pm
I think Patina wouldn't cut is as Shug. Brandy all the way. She was awsome as Roxy. I think she would make a great Shug since the producers are trying to keep this production kind of young.
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