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Displaying all articles tagged:
The Color Purple
rip
Nov. 4, 2024
Quincy Jones, Star Producer and Executive, Dead at 91
He worked with generations of singers, from Lesley Gore to Michael Jackson.
By
Justin Curto
rip
Mar. 29, 2024
Louis Gossett Jr., Oscars’ First Black Supporting Actor Winner, Dead at 87
His role as Fiddler in 1977’s
Roots
also earned him an Emmy.
By
Jason P. Frank
it’s a musical?
Jan. 12, 2024
A Brief History of Movies Based on Musicals Based on Movies
There’s nothing Hollywood loves more than referencing itself.
By
Josh Bell
for the first time
Jan. 6, 2024
Have You Heard the Scuttlebutt? Halle Bailey Had a Baby.
Could the name Halo be a nod to Beyoncé?
By
Tom Smyth
movies fantasy league
Jan. 3, 2024
It’s a Wonka New Year in the MFL
The chocolatier takes command of the box office, and a preview of the post-HFPA Golden Globes.
By
Joe Reid
superpower
Dec. 26, 2023
The Color Purple
Becomes Biggest Christmas Debut Since 2009
Exceeding well above box office predictions.
By
Alejandra Gularte
movie review
Dec. 24, 2023
The Push-Pull of Brutality and Joy at the Heart of
The Color Purple
The movie musical adaptation of the classic novel (and film) carves out its own path.
By
Bilge Ebiri
booked and busy
Dec. 12, 2023
Oprah Had to Explain Why Beyoncé Would Be Too Busy to Be in
The Color Purple
A film role? In the Year of Reneigh?
By
Bethy Squires
party report
Dec. 12, 2023
The Color Purple
’s Danielle Brooks Compares Her Stage and Screen Sofias
The actress brought a year’s worth of Broadway experience to the film, out December 25, plus had “Queen Oprah†on set for Sofia’s most famous scene.
By
Tom Smyth
party report
Dec. 12, 2023
We Asked Fantasia About ‘Take Your Time, Tasia’
And Oprah’s private plane that saved the day.
By
Tom Smyth
oscar futures
Nov. 24, 2023
Oscar Futures: Can
The Color Purple
Strike Gold?
The mainstream crowd-pleaser feels destined to light up the holiday box-office, even if critics are more likely to be respectful than besotted.
By
Nate Jones
oscar futures
Nov. 17, 2023
Will
Napoleon
’s Oscar Campaign End in Victory?
Ridley Scott’s historical epic charged into the race this week, with a surprise worthy of Austerlitz: The movie is … funny?
By
Nate Jones
see you… soon?
Nov. 10, 2023
Movies, TV Shows, and Productions Affected by the SAG-AFTRA Strike
Release dates are still changing, including for
Deadpool 3
,
Thunderbolts
, and
Captain America: Brave New World
.
By
Bella Arnold
oscars 2024
Oct. 19, 2023
The Actors Are on Strike, But the Awards Shows Go On
Here is our (extremely early) forecast for the biggest Oscar races this (very uncertain) year.
By
Nate Jones
trailer mix
Oct. 10, 2023
Take a Deep Breath,
The Color Purple
Trailer Is Here
With a new clip of Taraji P. Henson singing “Push Da Buttonâ€.
By
Jason P. Frank
castings
Apr. 15, 2022
Grammy Winner Jon Batiste Makes Acting Debut in
Color Purple
Film
The Album of the Year winner joins Ciara, H.E.R. , and Halle Bailey.
By
Justin Curto
in theaters
Dec. 24, 2020
Warner Bros. to Drive You Back to Theaters With
Furiosa
,
Color Purple
in 2023
In addition to Wile E. Coyote’s very own animated feature.
By
Halle Kiefer
two friends
Oct. 8, 2020
Amber Ruffin and Christina Anthony Have Not Seen
Kinky Boots
These
Two Friends
have woven a web of lies.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
adaptations
Aug. 24, 2020
Black Is King
’s Blitz Bazawule to Direct Movie Based on
The Color Purple
Musical
The co-director of Beyoncé’s recent visual album will helm a feature adaption of the Broadway musical.
By
Halle Kiefer
oscar bait
Nov. 2, 2018
Spielberg, Oprah, Quincy Jones to Produce Film Version of
Color Purple
Musical
Someone get Cynthia Erivo on the phone.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
June 7, 2017
Cynthia Erivo Starred in
The Color Purple
, and Then Her Whole Life Changed
The 30-year-old star is about to be catapulted into the next stratosphere of fame.
By
Allison P. Davis
roll clip!
Jan. 9, 2017
See Cynthia Erivo’s Last
Color Purple
Show
Going out on a high note, indeed.
By
Jackson McHenry
standing ovation
Jan. 8, 2017
Hillary Clinton Received Multiple Ovations at
The Color Purple
The sold-out audience clapped wildly for her before and after the show.
By
Tolly Wright
year in culture 2016
Dec. 29, 2016
29 Very Black Things That Happened on TV in 2016
Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance,
Atlanta
’s Juneteenth episode, and so much more.
By
Dee Lockett
theater
Oct. 30, 2016
The Color Purple
Sets Broadway Closing Date
The show will put on its final performance on January 8 and launch its North American tour in fall 2017.
By
Julia Edelman
now streaming
Aug. 30, 2016
What’s Leaving Netflix: September 2016
Good-bye,
Alias.
By
Jackson McHenry
the color purple
Aug. 24, 2016
Jennifer Holliday Is Joining
The Color Purple
A new Shug Avery’s coming to town.
By
Jackson McHenry
theater reviews
July 1, 2016
Rereviewed:
She Loves Me
Onscreen,
The Color Purple
Recast
Two excellent productions, seen fresh.
By
Jesse Green
June 13, 2016
Black Actors Win Big at 2016 Tonys
Black performers swept the musical theater acting categories.
By
Tolly Wright
tonys 2016
June 13, 2016
Watch Cynthia Erivo’s Tony Acceptance Speech
Like her character Celie, Erivo is here.
By
Jackson McHenry
chat room
June 8, 2016
Danielle Brooks on Juggling
Orange
and
Purple
“They’re both strong birds who fall.â€
By
Dee Lockett
last night on late night
May 24, 2016
Cynthia Erivo Performed ‘I’m Here’ on
Colbert
Just give her the Tony already.
By
Dee Lockett
May 3, 2016
Why Jennifer Hudson Isn’t Too Surprised She Got Snubbed for a Tony
For
The Color Purple.
By
Devon Ivie
prince 4 ever
Apr. 22, 2016
Watch
The Color Purple
Cast Sing ‘Purple Rain’
Do they give Tonys for tributes?
By
Dee Lockett
theater
Dec. 10, 2015
Theater Review:
The Color Purple
Is One of the Greatest Revivals Ever
Unexpected wonders.
By
Jesse Green
the industry
Sept. 26, 2007
The Cast of ‘State of Play’ Is Getting Ridiculous
Plus industry news on Jennifer Aniston, Kevin James, and CHAKA KHAN!