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Cast Set for “Color Purple” Musical
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A cast has been chosen for the first North American touring production of the Broadway musical “The Color Purple.” The show will be at the Fox Theatre July 15 - Aug. 3, coinciding with the National Black Arts Festival.
The cast includes Stu James, an Atlanta native and graduate of Morehouse College. He’ll play Harpo. His acting credits include “Rent” on Broadway, the movie “Dreamgirls,” and appearances on “General Hospital,” and other TV shows.
Celie will be played by Jeannette Bayardelle who also played the role on Broadway. The cast also includes Felicia Fields as Sofia, who was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of the role on Broadway. “American Idol” fans will recognize another cast member: LaToya London, playing Nettie. She was an early front-runner to win season three before she was voted off, ending up in fourth place. She later won a recording contract and had two Billboard chart-topping singles.
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By peaches
May 16, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this
The Color Purple is coming I can hardly wait excited, anxious, you name it. Stu James,fabulous, fantastic,ferrious, and fine.
By brotha man
May 16, 2008 11:51 PM | Link to this
the show is so great….the entire cast is amazingly talented!! can’t wait. felicia p. p field and stu james have amazing chemistry!!! love their sofia and harpo!!! jeanette bayardelle, celie, is phenomenal..and so is mister played by rufus bonds, jr….a must see!!!!
By freexxxpron
June 5, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
By dee
July 21, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
This play is not appropriate for children and nobody or no web-site ever states that. The profanity is over the top and wasn’t even necessary. The singing was awesome but the Shug and Celie relationship was a bit much. It was purely sinful, lesbians, what will we think of next. I would not recommend this play to anyone