Oprah (who was a producer of the Broadway production) asked Fantasia about her 60 absences from Color Purple, which cost the production $500,000. Barrino revealed she was going to the hospital for IV's to combat dehydration and fatigue, and was also battling tumors on her vocal cords, which were surgically removed after the Broadway run.
Here's a clip of the interview:
December 25, 2024 marks the 100th birthday of the theatre, which began as a movie house where Steamboat Willie premiered.
Next year, Carnegie Hall's house band will perform Bernstein’s “Kaddish” Symphony, unfinished works by Schubert, and the final concert of Conductor Bernard Labadie.
Three other productions took in more than $2 million for the week ending December 22.
From reimagined revivals, to adventurous new musicals, to memorable mothers, here are 15 theatre productions we loved this year.
Earlier in the evening, the Manhattan nightspot will present New Belters Nicolas King and Seth Sikes.
Matthew Gardiner directs the Stephen Sondheim-Burt Shevelove-Larry Gelbart musical comedy.
The upcoming events will celebrate the release of Gad's new memoir.
Seth Rudetsky recaps the Red Bucket Follies, shares Hanukkah wishes, and lets you know where you can see him live next!
Katy Rudd directs Kendall Feaver's stage version of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book.
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