THE COLOR PURPLE Previews — Page 4

People on this board make ridiculous assumptions and predictions based on very little evidence. Its at once entertaining and baffling. The fact that Erivo is far more nuanced and runs away with her scenes with JHud is because she did an entire run of the production before, and a more seasoned performer in general. I would hope she would be opening night ready on 1st preview. However, Jennifer is making her broadway debut, has never been much of an actress, her oscar winning performance is a series of Bill Condon infused line readings, great editing, and phenomenal interrupting of iconic songs. Every film she has done since then, leaves quite a bit to be desired for on a basic level when it comes to acting. The fact that she was comfortable, relaxed, grounded, and mostly had articulation issues but didn't blow the few reviewers on this post away is not surprising. In fact, that's actually good news. It's her 1st preview on a stage in a show, anywhere, ever. It even makes since that Danielle would fair much better, because she is a Julliard trained actor. 

In reference, to people's opinion on the score and book. I saw final preview of the original production and while the script certainly is almost verbatim in some parts, i'm excited about Doyle's streamlining to get to the heart of Celie's journey. The score while not the most versed musical theatre score, is very enjoyable to me and many friends of mine. It is a score that we return to in the midst of today's r&b, gospel, and top 40. Particularly: Our Prayer, Lily of the Field, Brown Betty, Too Beautiful for Words, Push Da Button, What About Love?, Miss Celie's Pants and of course I'm Here. For one reason or another, many people find those songs moving and entertaining off the OCR. Also, the church women/narrators are needed for the brevity that balances the pain of which Celie is dealing with, and the commentary reflects that of the exact church, and most audiences for this particular show will identify and resonate with it immediately. 

Excited to see this production soon!

Updated On: 11/11/15 at 09:10 PM

ACL2006 said: "tonight's preview is up at TKTS for 50% off. I guess the show isn't selling that well. Maybe they should release a discount code now??

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It's the second preview! 

RippedMan said: "Was told they sell $35 partial view tickets for rush. 20 tickets. But they offered me $59 partial view tickets in the mezz. 

How is the view? I mean how partial is it? It's not a big set, so why it is considered partial?

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RippedMan - where the $59 partial view seats in the front or rear mezz? Just curious?  Are these only offered day of in addition to rush or can you get these in advance? 

Want to try and rush next week but if I don't get their early enough this might be a decent alternative.

Thank you!

I'm guessing some of the rush tickets are in the boxes and some are in the orchestra.  Does anyone know which they give out first?  I remember how awful those boxes were for Once and I'd rather not repeat that again (not whining about rush, just trying to strategize where to be in the line).

The set looks kind of like the same style for Sweeney Todd, where it's a a rectangular plank of wood? So maybe you miss the back corners? I think I'd rather just buy a TKTS ticket for it. I don't want to miss Doyle's stage pictures. 

Okay, I'll be that guy... Did anyone stage door? Does Jennifer come out and greet fans? Thanks!

Amazing! THANK YOU! I hope she poses for photos.

Here again tonight. Looking to see what new changes if any have occurred!

What a spectacular experience.

The show.

Can someone tell me the run time of the show.

THANKS

A profile of Jennifer being in The Color Purple will be on CBS Sunday Morning this Sunday.

I was surprised when Broadway Star said Isaiah Washington was in it. But he's not. It's Isaiah Johnson.