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MICHELLE WILLIAMS JOINS CHICAGO’S ‘COLOR PURPLE’: Destiny’s Child vet to hit the stage as Shug Avery.
*Michelle Williams, one third of former super-trio Destiny’s Child, has been cast in the role of Shug Avery for the Chicago production of “The Color Purple.”
The singer, who has enjoyed a successful gospel career since DC’s first hiatus, will debut April 17th in the first national tour of Oprah Winfrey’s Broadway hit at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph St.)
"This is just a dream come true," said Williams, whose hometown of Rockford is about 80 miles west of Chicago. "I could not pass up the opportunity to do The Color Purple. To have the privilege of even auditioning was an honor for me."
Producer Scott Sanders said Williams will make a perfect Shug Avery because the character is the lone person in the musical who has "seen the world."
"I've always liked the idea of finding an actress for that role that really brings that sort of otherworldly sensibility," he said. "And so Michelle, living outside the Broadway community, but yet having the capabilities and the chops to both sing and act it, we just thought was great."
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Michelle Williams
Williams’ theater resume includes playing the title role in Broadway’s "Aida.” She’ll be joined in the Chicago cast by several stars of the New York production, including Jeannette Bayardelle as Celie, and Felicia P. Fields, who received a Tony nomination for her portrayal of the feisty Sofia.
“American Idol” veteran LaToya London is also in the Chicago cast as Celie’s sister Nettie. As previously reported, London’s “Idol” colleague, Fantasia Barrino, will take over the role of Celie on Broadway April 10.
The Color Purple will be staged at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from April 17 through July 22. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at (312) 902-1400, visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com or visit the Broadway In Chicago box offices (at 151 West Randolph Street, 24 West Randolph Street and 18 West Monroe Street).
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