The Color Purple cast changes

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The Color Purple cast changes

Posted: 2/15/07 at 4:45pm

I went back to The color Purple Tuesday Night. I have heard that ticket sales were slow and I loved the show the first time and I just wanted to do my part. I was blown away by the changes that have been made. I am a long time fan of LaChanze and I missed her in the show, but Natasha Williams, the woman who played Sophia blew me away. Her rendition of the character was nothing short of phenominal. Why haven't I heard about her. Has anyone seen the show lately? She is amazing!!!!!

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Posted: 2/15/07 at 4:49pm

Natasha, is that you?

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Posted: 2/15/07 at 4:51pm

Hey, do you know Natasha? I am just a fan.

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Posted: 2/15/07 at 4:53pm

I was in NYC a couple weeks ago, and I was so shocked that there are no pictures in front of the theatre showing the new cast members, just the shows logo.

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Posted: 2/15/07 at 4:56pm

Why is that? Is that because of the cast changes.???May be they are taking pictures now.

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Posted: 2/15/07 at 5:02pm

Jeannette started as Celie a couple of months ago, I would have thought by now her picture would be up. Whenever I'm in NYC I always enjoy walking by the theatre's to see who's who in each show.

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#7

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Posted: 2/17/07 at 3:02pm

Hello Wired, I'm NaTasha and I just wanted to thank you for your kind words. God Bless and keep you and keep supporting the "Purple". NaTasha

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Posted: 2/17/07 at 3:16pm

Welcome to the board, NaTasha. Loved you on tour in "All Shook Up" and wish you all the best on "The Color Purple"!

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#9

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Posted: 2/17/07 at 8:32pm

I can't believe you wrote back that is so nice of you. I am coming to your talkback on Tuesday night so I hope to meet you after the show. I started this thread so that people would know how wonderful you are. I can't wait for them to see you.

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Posted: 2/18/07 at 12:29am

I haven't seen The Color Purple, I'll get around to it eventually, but I saw Natasha Williams in All Shook Up twice, as well as Cinderella and can vouch for her immense talent.

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Posted: 2/18/07 at 2:23pm

Thanks something wicked for the welcome I have been reading for a while but never chimed in until now. Also Misto I appreciate the comments. I hope you get to see Purple soon. Lots of changes are coming up soon. Peace

#12

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Posted: 2/18/07 at 3:30pm

Hey Natasha! I saw you in ASU a bunch (I saw the show in Boston a few times, and then came down to Ft Lauderdale in Nov to see it again a few times). Can't wait to see you in Purple, you are the only reason I am coming to see it again!

Welcome to Broadway!

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Posted: 2/18/07 at 3:42pm

If that was really Natasha posting, why wasn't she at the theatre performing at 2:23 on a Sunday?

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Posted: 2/18/07 at 3:46pm

Lots of performers are online backstage at shows. Good way to pass the time between their scenes if they are bored.

Updated On: 2/18/07 at 03:46 PM

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Posted: 2/18/07 at 4:23pm

No offense to Natasha, but if someone was going to impersonate a Broadway star, I don't think Natasha would be the first to come to mind.

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Posted: 2/18/07 at 7:30pm

This thread thing is so funny. Is it supposed to be annonymous? Admanrich, you are right I would so not be the person to impersonate. I just got here and for that I am grateful. Liotte can't wait to see you again. I am online backstage, not cause I'm bored, just keeping busy. Tonight is Jeannette's last night and I have had a ball working with her. I have had an amazing time just being here......Gotta go!!!

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Posted: 2/18/07 at 7:34pm

I saw Jeannette on Friday and I was super impressed! I wish her luck wherever she goes!