FANTASIA BRINGS A 2 MILLION INCREASE TO THE COLOR PURPLE
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Looks like who ever decided to add Fantasia to the Color Purple roster was thinking the right thing. Ever since it was announced that she was playing Celie, ticket sales have been through the roof.
The Color Purple Musical on Broadway spiked tickets sales a staggering two-million dollars. The show had experienced some rough weeks at the box office this winter, but once the news hit that Fantasia was joining the cast beginning April 10th, the show’s advance rose by $2 million, according to producer Scott Sanders. And the majority of that — about $1.5 million — came after Fantasia’s appearance on “Oprah.” Her presence in the musical even attracted younger tickets buyers.
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46 Comments
1.
Cee
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
fantasia can really sing. O wosh I could see this show. Jennifer Hudson be added and play Oprah
2.
Cee
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
damn i had a lot of grammar mistakes sorry.. I meant Jennifer Hudson should be added
3.
redvelvet1
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
That’s what I’m talking about Tashia… Keep bringing them in!!!
4.
Chanté
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Good for her. I’m so glad for her. She and JHud make me proud and Clive knows talent when he sees it.
5.
mzsticnmove
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
I agree @ #4
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Coko
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
She tore that damn song UP on Oprah…I’d b going too if I could.
7.
foxxy380
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Good! Do your thang girl!
8.
DINAD82
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Thats right Tasia! Show them how to make ticket sales fly thru the roof!
9.
babyboss
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
go head girl!!!!!!!!! to bad i cant get a ticket aint no way in hell ima go up dere! continue success fanny
10.
afrobabe
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
good for her shame they cant bring it over to the westend in london i would love to see the musical liked the movie.
11.
EJ
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Thats great for her and the play. But do they realize she will still have to do some acting? Its the same fear i have for jennifer hudson. When they’re not singing, it is clear they are not actresses. i saw tasia’s lifetime movie and…….
12.
Maya
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Yeeeeeees! From pork rinds to cavier…get that money, bumpkin! I hope she “read” her contract to know that she’s getting paid for this…LOL!
13.
much luv
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
She is a superstar. Yes Tasia,,,,,
14.
BashyBoo
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
WOW THATS WHATS UP!
15.
JennieY
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
I heard her on Oprah singing “I’M HERE” it had me crying for days. No one has ever touch me like that!!!!
16.
Tiffany
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
GO TAY TAY!!!! A BIG FAN!! I STILL HAVE THAT OPRAH ON MY TIVO SHE SANG THAT SONG LIKE IT WAS SUNDAY MORNING!!
17.
Meatloaf
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
I hope she has a good contract, because someones making good money off her!
The golden goose $#!TITH!
18.
akindagirl
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Gone girl do your thing, I am already making plans to go and see the show, it should be exciting, I’ve never been to one of these shows, rock on sista girl…”You told Harpo to beat me?” I can’t wait!
19.
JUST SAYING
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
DAMN!
THAT PICTURE HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY AIR BRUSHED SHE’S A LOT LITER AND THINNER BECAUSE SHE DON’T HALF THAT GOOD IN PERSON!
20.
MJ (RNB)
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Fantasia is doing big things! So proud for her! Those haters can shut their mouths.
21.
whateva
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Yeyy Fannie,
I love Fantasia, you can tell she really has a humble, beautiful spirit.
22.
Gisellé
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Make that money Tasia…that Oprah apperance helped them ticket sales also.
23.
Such Magnificence
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Yay!!! Good for Fantasia…I will be putting down that bread to see this show.
24.
blkhoutx
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
THATS GOODNEWS FOR FANNY
25.
DivaKai
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
I think Ill finally get around to seeing this play
I have been meaning to get tickets for soem time now. My friend and her mom saw it and loved it:)
26.
DivaKai
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
I think Ill finally get around to seeing this play
I have been meaning to get tickets for some time now. My friend and her mom saw it and loved it:)
27.
Woode29
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Damn.. I think I can park my cadillac in this chicks mouth…
28.
inhirnamy137
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
I think Fan looks the part, and she probably can relate to the struggle of Celie. I don’t think Michelle got the juice to play Shug. Yep, JHud would make a good Sophia…
29.
Meatloaf
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
23. Such Magnificence, I just happen to have an extra ticket, if, you know, you want to join me and see the play! It would be strictly a fun date…no strings attached! Oh, will you be bring your 4 children? If so, I can see about getting extra tickets!
30.
RespectThis
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
TODAY OPRAH… TOMMORROW THE “WORLD” OPRAH IS A TRUE MASTERMIND AND THATS WHY SHES A BILLIONAIRE.
TASIA HAS ALWAYS HAD A POWERFUL VOICE.. NOW ITS TIME FOR HER 2 START GETTING PAID-N-FULL
“ANDDD HOWWW UUU DOINGGG”" (RASPUTIA VOICE) 2 FUNNY
31.
B-Dub
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Of course folks are going to come see ‘Tasia, she can sing….I just hope she doesn’t have to wear a spandex cat suit on stage. I know ya’ll saw those pics of her looking all nasty and sweating right through the spandex.
32.
Freaky Girlz
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
i agree wit #4
33.
Mellymel
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
That’s what I’m talking about,get that money girl!
34.
titus
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
im proud of her
35.
Cali
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
GO HEAD GIRL!
36.
Queen Nefertiti
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
wow, that’s awesome!! I love Tasia, and i wish her well.
37.
Ashley
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
I am so happy for Fantasia she really deserves it. She is so humble and that’s what I like. I dont think they should add Jennifer Hudson because it’s Fantasia’s time. So let her do her thing on her own.
38.
tired of be
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
I’m so happy for her I will be making a trip to NY to see this got my tickets.
39.
Miller
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
Get it Tasia! Haters are mad they have to insult her looks now, can’t give props..typical. LOL
40.
Clearminded
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
That’s great news! Fantasia is a fantastic talent and I hope she kills it on Broadway!
41.
nitt
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 /
I am very happy for Fantasia she made everyone in my
house cry on Oprah,I will be getting tickets to see
the show soon. It time for Fantasia she was the one
that won AI. I love her new song When I see u can’t
wait for the video. This girl is the real deal as
Clive said.
42.
jb
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 /
yup get them tasia, “i may be poor, i may be ugly but im HERE” she is a gr8 person and a wonderful person
43.
Gloria
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 /
Love it!! I’ll be in da house on the 19th..
44.
Larrissa74
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 /
I am so happy for Tasia!!! She is doing big things.It’s her time to blessed and she sho’nuff is bieng blessed. As for the hates why talk you can stop nothing cuz what God has for is for hr aint no devil in hell that can stop it. Do it Moma!!!! NC loves you!!!
45.
tasiagyrl4ever
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 /
Go Tasia! I am so proud of you. I will be getting my tickets to see you on Broadway in TCP. Go gettum!!!!
46.
John
Sunday, November 18, 2007 /
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