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"The Color Purple" Arrives in Los Angeles
posted on Dec 17, 2007
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| Jeannette Bayardelle (Celie), former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams (Shug Avery) and Felicia P. Fields (Sofia) at the opening night after-party for "The Color Purple." Photo by Steven Williams. |
Black Talent News was there last
night at L.A.'s Ahmanson Theatre for the opening night performance of the 11-time Tony-award
nominated musical, "The Color Purple." Quincy Jones, one of the
musical's producers was on hand as was Brenda Russell, one of the
composers of the Grammy®-nominated
score.
Based on the 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, it is
the unforgettable and
inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in
the world. The music chronicles the 40-year journey of Celie, from
youthful abuse victim to mature survivor, and the two women, Shug and
Sofia, who impact her life. Jeannette Bayardelle (Celie), former
Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams (Shug Avery) and Felicia P.
Fields (Sofia) wowed the audience.
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| Jeannette Bayardelle (Celie) is flanked by Henry Simmons and Regina King at the opening night after-party for "The Color Purple." Photo by Steven Williams. |
Spotted in the audience were Vanessa Williams ("Ugly Betty"), Henry
Simmons ("Shark"), Regina King ("This Christmas"), Loretta Devine
("This Christmas"), Kym Whitley ("Cuttin Da Mustard"), Victoria Rowell
("Home of the Brave"), "American Idol" alum Trenyce, Kenny Lattimore
and wife, Chante Moore.
The lavish after-party was held in the Ballroom of the Lady of Our Angels Cathedral.
"The Color Purple" continues through March 9, 2008 at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N.
Grand Ave., (213) 628-2772 or centertheatregroup.org. Performances are
Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m., with
matinees Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. For more info: (213) 628-2772, www.CenterTheatreGroup.org.
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