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The Color Purple

  1. rip
    Louis Gossett Jr., Oscars’ First Black Supporting Actor Winner, Dead at 87His role as Fiddler in 1977’s Roots also earned him an Emmy.
    By Jason P. Frank
  2. it’s a musical?
    A Brief History of Movies Based on Musicals Based on MoviesThere’s nothing Hollywood loves more than referencing itself.
    By Josh Bell
  3. for the first time
    Have You Heard the Scuttlebutt? Halle Bailey Had a Baby.Could the name Halo be a nod to Beyoncé?
    By Tom Smyth
  4. movies fantasy league
    It’s a Wonka New Year in the MFLThe chocolatier takes command of the box office, and a preview of the post-HFPA Golden Globes.
    By Joe Reid
  5. superpower
    The Color Purple Becomes Biggest Christmas Debut Since 2009Exceeding well above box office predictions.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  6. movie review
    The Push-Pull of Brutality and Joy at the Heart of The Color PurpleThe movie musical adaptation of the classic novel (and film) carves out its own path.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  7. booked and busy
    Oprah Had to Explain Why Beyoncé Would Be Too Busy to Be in The Color PurpleA film role? In the Year of Reneigh?
    By Bethy Squires
  8. party report
    The Color Purple’s Danielle Brooks Compares Her Stage and Screen SofiasThe actress brought a year’s worth of Broadway experience to the film, out December 25, plus had “Queen Oprah” on set for Sofia’s most famous scene.
    By Tom Smyth
  9. party report
    We Asked Fantasia About ‘Take Your Time, Tasia’And Oprah’s private plane that saved the day.
    By Tom Smyth
  10. oscar futures
    Oscar Futures: Can The Color Purple Strike Gold?The mainstream crowd-pleaser feels destined to light up the holiday box-office, even if critics are more likely to be respectful than besotted.
    By Nate Jones
  11. oscar futures
    Will Napoleon’s Oscar Campaign End in Victory?Ridley Scott’s historical epic charged into the race this week, with a surprise worthy of Austerlitz: The movie is … funny?
    By Nate Jones
  12. see you… soon?
    Movies, TV Shows, and Productions Affected by the SAG-AFTRA StrikeRelease dates are still changing, including for Deadpool 3, Thunderbolts, and Captain America: Brave New World.
    By Bella Arnold
  13. oscars 2024
    The Actors Are on Strike, But the Awards Shows Go OnHere is our (extremely early) forecast for the biggest Oscar races this (very uncertain) year.
    By Nate Jones
  14. trailer mix
    Take a Deep Breath, The Color Purple Trailer Is HereWith a new clip of Taraji P. Henson singing “Push Da Button”.
    By Jason P. Frank
  15. castings
    Grammy Winner Jon Batiste Makes Acting Debut in Color Purple FilmThe Album of the Year winner joins Ciara, H.E.R. , and Halle Bailey.
    By Justin Curto
  16. in theaters
    Warner Bros. to Drive You Back to Theaters With Furiosa, Color Purple in 2023In addition to Wile E. Coyote’s very own animated feature.
    By Halle Kiefer
  17. two friends
    Amber Ruffin and Christina Anthony Have Not Seen Kinky BootsThese Two Friends have woven a web of lies.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  18. adaptations
    Black Is King’s Blitz Bazawule to Direct Movie Based on The Color Purple MusicalThe co-director of Beyoncé’s recent visual album will helm a feature adaption of the Broadway musical.
    By Halle Kiefer
  19. oscar bait
    Spielberg, Oprah, Quincy Jones to Produce Film Version of Color Purple MusicalSomeone get Cynthia Erivo on the phone.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  20. Cynthia Erivo Starred in The Color Purple, and Then Her Whole Life ChangedThe 30-year-old star is about to be catapulted into the next stratosphere of fame.
    By Allison P. Davis
  21. roll clip!
    See Cynthia Erivo’s Last Color Purple ShowGoing out on a high note, indeed.
    By Jackson McHenry
  22. standing ovation
    Hillary Clinton Received Multiple Ovations at The Color PurpleThe sold-out audience clapped wildly for her before and after the show.
    By Tolly Wright
  23. year in culture 2016
    29 Very Black Things That Happened on TV in 2016Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance, Atlanta’s Juneteenth episode, and so much more.
    By Dee Lockett
  24. theater
    The Color Purple Sets Broadway Closing Date The show will put on its final performance on January 8 and launch its North American tour in fall 2017.
    By Julia Edelman
  25. now streaming
    What’s Leaving Netflix: September 2016Good-bye, Alias.
    By Jackson McHenry
  26. the color purple
    Jennifer Holliday Is Joining The Color PurpleA new Shug Avery’s coming to town.
    By Jackson McHenry
  27. theater reviews
    Rereviewed: She Loves Me Onscreen, The Color Purple RecastTwo excellent productions, seen fresh.
    By Jesse Green
  28. Black Actors Win Big at 2016 TonysBlack performers swept the musical theater acting categories.
    By Tolly Wright
  29. tonys 2016
    Watch Cynthia Erivo’s Tony Acceptance SpeechLike her character Celie, Erivo is here.
    By Jackson McHenry
  30. chat room
    Danielle Brooks on Juggling Orange and Purple“They’re both strong birds who fall.”
    By Dee Lockett
  31. last night on late night
    Cynthia Erivo Performed ‘I’m Here’ on ColbertJust give her the Tony already.
    By Dee Lockett
  32. Why Jennifer Hudson Isn’t Too Surprised She Got Snubbed for a TonyFor The Color Purple.
    By Devon Ivie
  33. prince 4 ever
    Watch The Color Purple Cast Sing ‘Purple Rain’Do they give Tonys for tributes?
    By Dee Lockett
  34. theater
    Theater Review: The Color Purple Is One of the Greatest Revivals EverUnexpected wonders.
    By Jesse Green
  35. the industry
    The Cast of ‘State of Play’ Is Getting RidiculousPlus industry news on Jennifer Aniston, Kevin James, and CHAKA KHAN!