Saturday, July 5, 2025

The Color Purple Glows at The Goodman Theatre by Jeffery Lyle Segal

Chicago’s Goodman Theatre  is exploding with life, love, and laughter in its all new production of The Color Purple.  The 1982 novel by Alice Walker has already spawned two film adaptati…

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Color Purple | Montage | Extended Through August 3 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

See why "The Color Purple" continues to "bring Audiences to their feet" (Chicago Reader). On stage through August 3, get tickets today at GoodmanTheatre.org/Purple.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Video: Montego Glover Takes Her First Bow as 'Mama Rose' in GYPSY

Tonight, Tony Award nominee Montego Glover (Memphis, Into the Woods) began her star turn as “Rose” in six-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe’s critically acclaimed production of GY…

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Monday, June 30, 2025

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric 'The Entertainer' to Star in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone in Spring 2026 by Darryn King

Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” will star in a new production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway. Directed by Debbie Allen, t…

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Photos: Montego Glover Steps In as 'Mama Rose' in GYPSY

Tonight, Tony Award nominee Montego Glover (Memphis, Into the Woods) begins her star turn as “Rose” in six-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe’s critically acclaimed production of G…

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Color Purple | Creative Team Interview | On Stage Through August 3 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

"We're still in conversation with the piece, discovering new things." THE COLOR PURPLE creative team (Lili-Anne Brown, Jermaine Hill and Breon Arzell) discuss how their third collaboration o…

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Monday, June 23, 2025

AMERICAN SON Reading Will Benefit the Entertainment Community Fund Next Month

A one night only staged reading of the American Son will take place next month, benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund. The reading is set for July 13. The cast will include award-winn…

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

The Color Purple | Rehearsal Montage | On Stage June 21 - July 27 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

The incredible cast of THE COLOR PURPLE prepare to bring Alice Walker's dynamic work to the Goodman stage starting June 21. Don't miss it. Get tickets at GoodmanTheatre.org/Purple

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Monday, June 16, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong Inducts New Players Into the Cornley University Drama Society by Hayley Levitt

The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome Joanie Anderson, Liana Hunt and Evan Alexander Smith to the off-Broadway cast at New World Stages this summer. Anderson begins performances as Annie b…

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

The Color Purple | Cast Interview | On Stage June 21 - July 27 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

THE COLOR PURPLE cast members Shantel Renee Cribbs (NETTIE), Nicole Michelle Haskins (SOFIA), Brittney Mack (CELIE), Aerie Williams (SHUG AVERY) explore why being a part of this production h…

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my reaction to the Tony Awards | my thoughts on the 2025 ceremony celebrating Broadway theatre by MickeyJoTheatre

get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club: https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/ Join my channel to gain access to exclusiv…

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Photos: Inside the 4th Annual Black Women on Broadway Awards

Just yesterday, Black Women on Broadway (BWOB) held its fourth annual awards celebration honoring three exceptional women - LaTanya Richardson Jackson, LaChanze, and Khaila Wilcoxon - whose …

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Friday, May 30, 2025

The Color Purple | Book Club | June 28 at Goodman Theatre | Director Lili-Anne Brown by Goodman Theatre

Don't take THE COLOR PURPLE director Lili-Anne Brown's word for it-- join us at the Goodman on Saturday, June 28 at 4:30pm for a special book club event to discuss the magic of Alice Walker'…

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Montego Glover to Play Momma Rose in Gypsy on Broadway During Audra McDonald's Vacation by Hayley Levitt

Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will star as Momma Rose in the Broadway revival of Gypsy at the Majestic Theatre for one week from June 30 through July 6, taking over for Audra McDonald …

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Montego Glover Will Lead GYPSY For One Week During Audra McDonald's Vacation

Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will star as “Rose” in the Broadway revival of Gypsy on Broadway, during Audra McDonald's vacation for one week this summer. Montego Glover will play 8 …

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Monday, May 26, 2025

Ep. 60 :Baldwin, Broadway, and the Power of Maybe with Brandon Victor Dixon by Lauren Van Hemert

In this thoughtful and heartfelt episode, host Lauren Van Hemert sits down with acclaimed actor, producer, and musician Brandon Victor Dixon to discuss his artistic journey, advocacy, and ne…

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Review: New Adam Guettel Musical "Millions" Premieres in Atlanta by Frank Rizzo

Carla R. Stewart and Keenan Barrett. All production photos are by Greg Mooney The show: “Millions,” a new musical receiv…

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Friday, May 23, 2025

The Color Purple | Musical | Summer 2025 | On Stage June 21 - July 27 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

"There's a reason why it's a cultural touchstone." THE COLOR PURPLE director Lili-Anne Brown shares why you won't want to miss this timeless story—turned musical—that's "so victorious." …

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Todrick Hall Will Direct and Choreograph West End Premiere of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL

Todrick Hall will direct and choreograph the West End Premiere of Burlesque the Musical at the Savoy Theatre in London.  This new musical, based on Steven Antin's film starring Christina Ag…

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

‘Waking Ned Devine’ Stage Musical In Works With ‘Come From Away’ & ‘Once’ Creators by Greg Evans

A new stage musical based on the 1998 film comedy Waking Ned Devine is being developed with The Color Purple director John Doyle, Come From Away book writer David Hein and Oscar winning Once…

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Brittney Mack Will Star in The Color Purple at Chicago's Goodman by Logan Culwell-Block

Lili-Anne Brown is directing the new production of the Tony-winning musical.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Tony Winner and Oscar Nominee Cynthia Erivo Will Host the 2025 Tony Awards by Darryn King

Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo will host the 78th Annual Tony Awards. This year’s ceremony will take place on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall…

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Cynthia Erivo Will Host This Year’s Tony Awards by Michael Paulson

The actress won a Tony Award for “The Color Purple,” and is now nominated for an Oscar for playing Elphaba in the film adaptation of “Wicked.”

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl by Darryn King

Tony winner Cynthia Erivo will play Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical will be presented at the venue for three perfo…

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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Playlist: The Greatest Broadway Love Songs

Enjoy songs from musicals like The Bridges of Madison County, Hadestown, Wicked, Carousel, The Sound of Music, The Color Purple, Aida, West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, South Pacifi…

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Dylis Croman Reprises Role as Roxie Hart in Chicago; Rema Webb Joins as 'Mama' Morton by Darryn King

Broadway’s Chicago will welcome Dylis Croman back into the role of Roxie Hart while also welcoming Rema Webb to the role of Matron "Mama" Morton. Taking over the roles from Erika Jayne a…

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Jenna Bainbridge and Daniel Quadrino to Join Wicked on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Jenna Bainbridge and Daniel Quadrino will join the Broadway cast of Wicked as Madame Morrible, Nessarose and Boq, respectively. They begin performances at the Ger…

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Saturday, January 11, 2025

‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Sees Her Characters Through by Salamishah Tillet

Whether it’s Elphaba in “Wicked” or Celie in “The Color Purple,” the star doesn’t choose parts “frivolously”; she wants roles that stay with viewers.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Best Songs From Best Scores: 2005 - 2006 by JK

Today, we return to our series, Best Songs From Best Scores, in which we take a look at the numbers from a season's Best Original Score Tony nominees. Of course, "best" is in the eye ear …

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Video: Cynthia Erivo & Jennifer Hudson Perform 'What About Love?' in THE COLOR PURPLE Reunion

Cynthia Erivo recently visited The Jennifer Hudson Sho and the two powerhouses came together to deliver a performance of Celie and Shug's song “What About Love?” from The Color Purple.�…

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Monday, November 25, 2024

THE COLOR PURPLE Songwriter Brenda Russell Releases New Single

With the release of her latest single, the soulful and sensual romance “You Know What It’s Like,” Brenda Russell makes a triumphant return to the refined classic blend of adult conte…

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