Article | By Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans | July 5, 2024
Watch: Fantasia, Darren Criss, More Sing in PBS' A Capitol Fourth Concert
The Independence Day telecast is now available for streaming.
Article | By Andrew Gans | July 4, 2024
Fantasia, Darren Criss, More Perform on PBS' A Capitol Fourth Concert July 4
Alfonso Ribeiro again hosts the annual concert, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
Article | By Meg Masseron | April 17, 2024
Alex Edelman, Leslie Odom, Jr., Colman Domingo, and More Broadway Names Make 2024 Time100 List
See why Octavia Spencer and Phoebe Waller-Bridge think these Broadway stars have earned a spot on the annual list of the most influential people in the world.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 9, 2024
The Color Purple Movie Musical Sets Streaming Premiere on Max
You'll be able to watch the screen version of the 2005 Broadway musical at home this month.
Article | By Andrew Gans | February 9, 2024
Alton Fitzgerald White Couldn't Get Cast in His College Shows. Now He's a Broadway Vet
The Ragtime and Lion King alum will celebrate Valentine's Day at 54 Below this weekend.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | January 25, 2024
The Color Purple Leads NAACP Image Award Nominations
Winners will be revealed at a March 16 ceremony broadcast on BET and CBS.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | January 5, 2024
Watch Taraji P. Henson 'Push Da Button' in The Color Purple
With the screen version of the Broadway musical currently in movie theatres, a full number has hit the internet.
Article | By Talaura Harms | December 29, 2023
The 2023 Playbill Feature Stories to Read This Weekend
This year, we celebrated Broadway milestones, binged a few theatre-adjacent television shows, and talked to A LOT of Broadway celebs.
Article | By Talaura Harms | December 27, 2023
A Look Back at the Original Broadway Company of The Color Purple
Did you know both Celie understudies were nominated for Tony Awards in 2022?
Article | By Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block | December 26, 2023
The Color Purple Movie Musical Tops the Box Office on Christmas Day
Another movie musical, Wonka, also reigned strong at the box office.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 21, 2023
Taraji P. Henson 'Almost Had to Walk Away From Color Purple' Over Low Pay
Starring as Shug Avery in the upcoming movie musical, Henson has been making waves talking about salaries for Black women in Hollywood.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 15, 2023
The Color Purple Movie Musical Soundtrack Released December 15; Hear Fantasia's 'I'm Here'
The album features both the film's songs and tracks "inspired by" the movie musical, hitting movie theatres December 25.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 14, 2023
Watch a new trailer for the upcoming behind-the-scenes documentary.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 14, 2023
Watch: Danielle Brooks Shares Her Favorite Color Purple Wardrobe Malfunction
The Golden Globe and Tony nominee says co-star Corey Hawkins spent a little too much time at craft services while filming the movie musical.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 11, 2023
Danielle Brooks, Leonard Bernstein Biopic Maestro, More Earn Golden Globe Nominations
The 81st annual awards will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ January 7.
Article | By Margaret Hall | November 29, 2023
'Beautiful Moments Move Quickly': Go Inside The Color Purple's New York Preview Screening
Cast members Fantasia Barrino, Corey Hawkins, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and more came together to celebrate the film in the lead up to its public premiere.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 28, 2023
Making-Of Documentary, Soundtrack Dated for The Color Purple Movie Musical
The film's co-producer, Oprah Winfrey, will host the documentary special for HBO Max.
Article | By Margaret Hall | November 27, 2023
'To Showcase Blackness on Every Spectrum': Meet the Cast and Characters of The Color Purple Film
Get a closer look at the upcoming movie musical in this new featurette.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 15, 2023
Upcoming The Color Purple Movie Musical Will Include Cut Song From the Stage Score
There will also be new songs written explicitly for the film.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 1, 2023
The Color Purple Is for 'Every Woman and Man Who Has Felt Unseen and Unvalued,' Says Oprah Winfrey
Get a closer look at some of the upcoming movie musical's dance numbers in this featurette.
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