The Color Purple???
The Color Purple???
Thesbijean
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/9/04
#0The Color Purple???
Posted: 2/2/05 at 4:49pmAnybody know the status of this musical??? I remember them saying for it to come to Broadway in Fall of 2005...
#1re: The Color Purple???
Posted: 2/2/05 at 4:51pmIt will likely open in 2005. I can't wait. "The Color Purple" is one of my top ten favorite books and movies ever!
What Happened To Straight Thea
Swing Joined: 2/2/05
#2re: The Color Purple???
Posted: 2/2/05 at 4:53pmYea LaChanze! Time for her to come back!
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robbiej
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#3re: The Color Purple???
Posted: 2/2/05 at 4:55pm
She's coming back sooner than you think.
Dessa Rose
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Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#4re: The Color Purple???
Posted: 2/2/05 at 5:03pmI am so excited that there is a new show by my favorite composers. Those Lucky Ragtime Seussical composers are so fabulous!
#5re: The Color Purple???
Posted: 2/2/05 at 5:29pmI really hope this is good, and actually makes it to Broadway - it's one of my favorite movies ever.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
WillParker
Featured Actor Joined: 10/22/03
#6re: The Color Purple???
Posted: 2/2/05 at 6:08pmJudging by what I saw at the premier in Atlanta in the fall, it's got a LOOOOOONG way to go before they bring it in...or, on the flip side, I hope they dont bring it in without doing some MAJOR work.
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TonyaFanatic
Broadway Star Joined: 12/29/04
#7re: The Color Purple???
Posted: 2/2/05 at 6:32pmi heard it was doing incredibly down there. its already made its initial investment back in atlanta. a friend of mine saw it and called it "it wasnt just a good show, it was an awesome experience" just like the film.
"Girl, this cupcake is the jumpoff"- Adriane Lenox
bjivie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/04
#8re: The Color Purple???
Posted: 2/2/05 at 6:58pm
With the story, I'm sure they can make it into an affective musical. And with the talent they've got in the cast, they've certainly got the performers to pull it off. It's just a matter of whether or not the director and writers can pull together a meaningful and provoking show. I really hope they do. It's an incredible piece of literature, and deserves an incredible stage adaptation.
How I wish I could see LaChanze in Dessa Rose... I'm crying...
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WillParker
Featured Actor Joined: 10/22/03
#9re: The Color Purple???
Posted: 2/2/05 at 11:04pmperhaps i was in the minority about the production in Atlanta. i thought there were moments that were breathtaking, but just as many that were predictable and out of place....it was a first rate production of a very messy musical.
"I'll eat some breakfast then change the world."
"I hate you, and I hate your ass face!"
#10re: The Color Purple???
Posted: 2/3/05 at 12:06amBoxOfficeJon, I don't think Ahrens and Flaherty are behind this production. You got my hopes up!
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