Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 24, 2025
The stars came out for the show led by Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Article | By Margaret Hall | March 18, 2025
Photos: Step Inside Opening Night of Purpose With Queen Latifah, Spike Lee, Lucy Liu, and More
The new play from Tony-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins opened at the Hayes March 17, with Phylicia Rashad at the helm.
Article | By Margaret Hall | February 26, 2025
Cynthia Erivo to Join Crime Dramedy Poker Face As 6 Identical Siblings
The Tony winner will play opposite Emmy nominee Natasha Lyonne on the Peacock television show.
Article | By Margaret Hall | September 4, 2024
Both are reprising their performances from the 2022 Broadway revival of the August Wilson play.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | August 21, 2024
Both are reprising their performances from the 2022 Broadway revival of the August Wilson play.
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 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 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 Meg Masseron | December 26, 2023
The series celebrates the golden age of radio plays with actors performing works by American authors.
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 19, 2023
Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Color Purple?
The film adaptation of the 2005 Broadway show hits movie theatres December 25.
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 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.
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