Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
pushdabutton
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/05
#1Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/23/16 at 9:54pm
I am planning a quick overnight trip to NYC sometime at the end of June or beginning of July. I don't know much about Shuffle Along but the cast alone has me interested. For anyone who has seen the show, do you recommend it? What could you compare it to? Also, I want to see it before Audra leaves on July 24. Are my chances of seeing her up until them better at a Wednesday matinee or a Wednesday evening performance?
I am also considering seeing The Color Purple due to the cast particularly, Cythia Erivo. I saw The Color Purple twice years ago with with LaChance and Renée Elise Goldsberry and loved it I still listen to the cast recording quite often. Is this version different enough to warrant seeing the show for a third time? I just hesitate when there are so many shows to see. I would love to see Hamilton again but that is impossbile!
Your opinions on both of these shows, and any other recommendations are greatly appreciated!
pupscotch
Broadway Star Joined: 1/24/16
#2Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/23/16 at 9:56pm
The Color Purple is definitely worth a revisit, the new revival is absolutely fantastic. I also loved Shuffle Along, so honestly if you can see both, do it! They're both so worth it!
TexanAddams18
Featured Actor Joined: 7/19/11
#3Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/23/16 at 9:57pm
I was literally just about to post the exact same scenario. I am torn!
pushdabutton
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/05
#4Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/23/16 at 10:10pm
Thanks for the reply pupscotch!
Good to know I am not alone TexanAddams18!
pushdabutton
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/05
#5Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/23/16 at 10:16pm
Is 4th row orchestra too close for Shuffle Along?
#6Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/23/16 at 10:52pm
The Color Purple is not to be missed - the show has gotten even better now that Heather Headley has joined, and Cynthia Erivo is out of this world. As for Shuffle Along, I personally REALLY disliked pretty much everything about it except for the choreography.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#7Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/23/16 at 10:54pm
I haven't seen The Color Purple, though I'm dying to since Heather Headley has joined the cast, but I thought Shuffle Along was pretty spectacular. For whatever problems the show has, it's a tremendous cast and the choreography is out of this world.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
henrikegerman
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
#8Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/24/16 at 8:00am
"The Color Purple is not to be missed - the show has gotten even better now that Heather Headley has joined, and Cynthia Erivo is out of this world. As for Shuffle Along, I personally REALLY disliked pretty much everything about it except for the choreography."
Totally agree.
#9Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/24/16 at 8:49am
I lovedddddd The Color Purple and can't recommend it enough. Cynthia, Heather, and Danielle are spectacular together.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#10Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/24/16 at 9:12am
henrikegerman said: ""The Color Purple is not to be missed - the show has gotten even better now that Heather Headley has joined, and Cynthia Erivo is out of this world. As for Shuffle Along, I personally REALLY disliked pretty much everything about it except for the choreography."
Totally agree.
"
This^ nearly to a T. I 'appreciated' Shuffle Along, but didn't love it -- but I did see it before the week's shut down/re-work.
The Color Purple? IS A MUST. Amazing, amazing, amazing. I, too, loved the original -- but this blows it out of the water. SEE IT>
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#11Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/24/16 at 10:46am
Sit 4th row for Color Purple so you can be close to Cynthia Erivo. Sit front row of the mezzanine for Shuffle so you can see Savion Glover's choreography.
pushdabutton
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/05
#12Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/24/16 at 5:32pm
I was thinking that Shuffle Along was the type of show that would be best sitting a little further back to take in the full scope of the choreography PalJoey. Closer for The Color Purple would be good to see facial expressions. Just waiting to hear if I have been approved for the vacation time off of work before I start buying tickets! Hopefully, there will be good seats left for both when I am ready to make the purchase. I know there is no guarantee but any thoughts if the Wednesday matinee or evening performance would increase my chances of seeing Audra in Shuffle Along?
Javi
Featured Actor Joined: 7/13/03
#13Shuffle Along & The Color Purple
Posted: 5/24/16 at 6:00pm
I loved The Color Purple when I saw it in December. So I highly recommend it. I'm going back to New York end of July and I'm thinking of seeing it again. There are front row seats available. Is that too close? I can't remember if the stage is particularly high or not. But I do love sitting up close. I was around 10th row on the side when I saw it last time, so I want to be closer this time
I'm also seeing Shuffle Along and got front row mezz tickets. Thanks, PalJoey! :)
Videos