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Heather Headley in The Color Purple
#25Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 5/13/16 at 9:25am
sparepart973 said: "How long is she in it? I have a feeling it's only a summer gig and that she's in it for about three months before schools start and she heads back to Chicago.
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She's very responsive on Twitter. Why don't you just ask her how long she's in the show for?
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#26Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:28am
I saw her last night and agree with everyone's assessment of her performance. I think her characterization is only going get stronger and deeper as she settles into the show, but I was so impressed already.
And I do not have words for what Cynthia Erivo is doing on that stage. Wow doesn't begin to cover it.
#27Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 5/13/16 at 10:30am
Sounds like I might need to revisit the show with Headley in it. I was in the camp that loved Hudson's work, but I'm anxious to see what Headley does with the role! SO happy she's been getting raves on here!
ChiTheaterFan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/15
#28Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 5/17/16 at 1:14am
Heather is back now, correct? I know she missed a show/a couple shows due to a pre existing concert engagement but I wasn't 100% sure when she's back and there seem to be contradictory reports. Planning to revisit this tomorrow or sometime in the next week since I hear she's so great.
sparepart973
Broadway Star Joined: 4/7/12
#29Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 5/17/16 at 1:18am
She's very responsive on Twitter. Why don't you just ask her how long she's in the show for?
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I did, but I think she's avoiding answering this one.
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#30Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 8/5/16 at 4:36am
Does anyone know how long she is supposed to be in the show for? She just keeps mentioning the summer, but no actual dates, so wondering if if anyone here knows any more?
sparepart973
Broadway Star Joined: 4/7/12
#31Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 8/5/16 at 5:23am
There was a recent NYT spread about her where it mentioned that she is in it until Labor Day.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#32Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 8/10/16 at 3:53pm
I saw that Labor Day mention in the NYT as well, but I'm curious if that remains the case. Is she still expecting to bow out then?
#33Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 8/10/16 at 4:06pm
She said in her Show People interview that she may extend a few weeks.
nyskier
Understudy Joined: 4/13/15
#34Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 8/10/16 at 4:56pm
I finally saw the show last night. Heather and Cynthia were both absolutely incredible. I mean I really felt the transformation of Cynthia's character as the show went on. The entire cast was excellent, but Heather and Cynthia were absolute standouts.
#35Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 8/10/16 at 7:31pm
I'm assuming she's extended. If she were leaving by Labor Day(Sept. 4), I'm thinking her replacement would have been announced by now.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#36Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 8/16/16 at 2:28pm
Bump - anyone have any update? Maybe hear something through the grapevine or heard her at the stage door? I would love to go see her in the show but was hoping to wait until after Labor Day if possible.
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Broadway Star Joined: 2/11/15
#37Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 8/17/16 at 7:54am
She mentioned on INSTAGRAM recently that she only has a few weeks left in the show ... Vague though...
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#38Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 8/17/16 at 8:26am
33 people in line for Rush tickets now and just found out Heather isn't performing today. So bummed!!
#39Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 8/17/16 at 8:39am
don't worry, I've heard Rema Webb is amazing as Shug. Still get a ticket.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#40Heather Headley in The Color Purple
Posted: 8/17/16 at 8:49am
I'm sure you're absolutely right! We are 8th in line (got here 6:45am) and we are definitely excited to see the show! Thanks! :)
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