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Crystin Gilmore on Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, bringing Bea to life, and everything in between

Crystin Gilmore returns to SpeakEasy as Bea in Jaja's African Hair Braiding having previously appeared as Shug Avery in The Color Purple (a role for which she won an IRNE Award & Arts Impulse Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical), and as Headmistress Frances in School Girls; Or, The Afric…

The Color Purple is unforgettable at the Goodman Theatre through August 3rd!

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-8of-u0B_E?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] The Goodman Theatre’s production of The Color Purple directed by Lili-Anne Brown  is truly stunning. A show you will want to s…

The Color Purple and Emotional Depth

“The Color Purple,” Alice Walker’s seminal novel, serves as a profound exploration of the intricacies of human emotion, particularly as they relate to the themes of oppression, resilience, and self-discovery. Set in the early 20th century American South, Walker’s narrative is steeped in the rich ta…

Building a Legacy with Taraji P. Henson

This week, Lena sits down with one of culture's most beloved: Taraji P. Henson – the genuis behind classic roles such as Cookie Lyon, Katherine Johnson, or Yvette from Baby Boy. In this episode, Taraji reflects on a career defined by vulnerability, authenticity, and a refusal to let fear lead. List…

The Color Purple Part 2: Until You Do Right By Me...

Shug Avery was really out here with a husband, a girlfriend, and an old lover. Miss Sofia lost so many years with her children, she barely knew them. Mister really believed he would be Shug’s choice.Celie had no idea if she’d ever see Nettie—or her children—again. Join us for Part 2 of The Color P…

THE COLOR PURPLE: "I'm Here"

A nurse who played a sister to Oprah Winfrey’s Sofia and an actor/massage therapist talk about the meaning of Steven Spielberg’s 1985 interpretation of Alice Walker’s novel and the impact the film had in their lives. Set in rural Georgia during the early 1900s, THE COLOR PURPLE chronicles 40 years…

S14 Ep21 (ft. Bree Smith): Warriors, Hot Mess, Billy Elliot, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Darren Criss + more!

Bree Smith (Tina / Come From Away) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Bree joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Hot Mess (The Other Palace) as well as the latest news about Warriors, Billy Elliot, Burlesque, The Sound of Music, The Black British Theatre Awards and more. Most re…

The Color Purple Full Interview

KIX 102FM caught up with award winning vocalist Nicole Henry, who plays the role of Shug Avery in North Carolina Theatre’s production of The Color Purple, playing at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts April 22-30. Tickets start at only $40 and can be purchased at nctheatre.com.

No. 50. “I’m Here”

December 2005. You’re at an early performance of the new musical The Color Purple produced by, among others, Oprah Winfrey (who was Oscar nominated for her work in the film version). The score—by three legendary pop-writers who had never really collaborated together or written a musical before—blen…