Posted: 2/7/16 at 3:56pm
I was thinking about who would make a good Shug Avery in The Color Purple. I Think patina miller would be good in the part. Does anyone else agree?
Updated On: 2/7/16 at 03:56 PM
Posted: 2/7/16 at 4:59pm
That would have to depend on Patina's schedule because she is still on Madam Secretary.
Posted: 2/7/16 at 5:12pm
True that. But do you think she would make a good Shug
Posted: 2/7/16 at 5:21pm
Yes, Patina would absolutely be sensational in the role, but I doubt she'd be a replacement in a featured role right now.
Posted: 2/7/16 at 5:34pm
If they ever did a movie version of the musical version, I'd love her to star as Shug or even Celie!
Posted: 2/7/16 at 7:15pm
I honestly don't wanna see that part played by anyone else but J. Hud
Posted: 2/7/16 at 7:25pm
ljay889 said: "Yes, Patina would absolutely be sensational in the role, but I doubt she'd be a replacement in a featured role right now."
Well, I know she is great friends with Cynthia. And JHUD plays her, who is arguably a bigger star than Patina
Posted: 2/7/16 at 7:32pm
Yeah, but Jennifer Hudson is originating the role in the revival and will likely receive a Tony nomination. She wouldn't be a replacement Shug either, had she not originated it.
Posted: 2/7/16 at 7:34pm
brettcx5 said: "ljay889 said: "Yes, Patina would absolutely be sensational in the role, but I doubt she'd be a replacement in a featured role right now."
not arguably!
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Well, I know she is great friends with Cynthia. And JHUD plays her, who is arguably a bigger star than Patina
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Posted: 2/7/16 at 7:35pm
brettcx5 said: "Well, I know she is great friends with Cynthia. And JHUD plays her, who is arguably a bigger star than Patina"
Well yeah she's a bigger star than Patina, but at this point in her career Patina has a Tony from her last appearance on Broadway so it would be strange for her next appearance to be as a replacement in that role (not the lead even).
Posted: 2/7/16 at 7:41pm
@z5 said: "brettcx5 said: "ljay889 said: "Yes, Patina would absolutely be sensational in the role, but I doubt she'd be a replacement in a featured role right now."
not arguably!
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Well, I know she is great friends with Cynthia. And JHUD plays her, who is arguably a bigger star than Patina
I was just trying to be kind to Patina
Posted: 2/7/16 at 7:49pm
gypsy101 good point. i guess i'll just have to dream about patina playing shug
Posted: 2/7/16 at 7:59pm
I could see a Toni Braxton type coming in as a replacement or Kelly Rowland is TB is too old
Updated On: 2/7/16 at 07:59 PM
Posted: 2/7/16 at 8:11pm
toni braxton may be a little too old for this production. because i think they tried to make the leads younger for this generation. but if this was like the original show, i could see her play shug.
Posted: 2/7/16 at 8:14pm
Yes all of the leads are younger in this production, clearly a John Doyle touch, as is the decision not to age anyone throughout the story.
Posted: 2/8/16 at 6:35pm
It all depends on when Hudson decides to leave.
Posted: 2/8/16 at 6:35pm
It all depends on when Hudson decides to leave.
