Director Blitz Bazawule had a clear vision of what he wanted Shug Avery (Taraji P. Henson) to represent in “The Color Purple.”She was a bold, sexy, beautiful and extraordinary woman, but she ...

Steven Spielberg, a Broadway show and now a movie musical all have tried to capture the queer love story in Alice Walker's novel. Here's how they did it — and why some argue they've all failed.

This Christmas, the film adaptation of the musical The Color Purple hits the big screen. For award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson, starring as Shug Avery in the American classic is a full circle ...

Henson says the 1985 film adaptation of The Color Purple inspired her to become an actor. She stars as jazz singer Shug Avery in a new version, which she hopes will offer audiences hope and healing.

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The Color Purple was then staged as a Broadway musical in 2005 and again in 2015, with the latter production garnering two Tony awards—one for best actress, the other for best revival of a musical.

The role of Shug has become something of a boon for Black women over nearly 40 years, notably played in the 1985 Steven Spielberg film by Margaret Avery. That adaptation of “The Color Purple ...

‘The Color Purple’ Costume Designer on Creating a Vision in Red for Taraji P. Henson’s Shug Avery. The musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s prize-winning novel is a full-circle moment for ...

Taraji P. Henson belts as Shug Avery in ‘The Color Purple’ trailer A brand new trailer has dropped for the highly anticipated musical film, specifically highlighting Henson's turn as the ...

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