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Fantasia debuted on stage as the character Celie in The Color Purple at the Broadway Theater in New York City last night. Celie’s big final song “I’m Here” has brought studio audiences to tears both on Fantasia’s career launching pad American Idol and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Winfrey, who is executive producer of The Color Purple, she was “honored” to have Fantasia be cast member.
I’ve been looking for some reviews online, but I couldn’t find anything. Telling by the pictures, she probably killed it. Do your thing girl!
Do ur thang Tasia!! Go U!! By the way am I first?
Go Fantasia! Represent gurl!!!
*pumping fist into air* Go Tasia, Go Tasia, Go Tasia!
i hope she did the damn thing because tasia was meant for that role! she is remarkably talented!
DAMN I LOVE FANTASIA SO MUCH. SHE DO LOOK LIKE AN OLD LADY THOUGH LOL.THEY DID GOOD ON HER MAKE UP LOL
I wish her all the success one can have~
I need to go see her in the Color of Purple for real. Do yo thang girl!!
I am so glad that she got this part! Good for her.
I hope she can handle to long haul! Theater ain’t no joke, but at least this looks like a first class production!
Those pix looks amazing, she looks so overjoyed by it all. I cannot wait to go see the play…I am treating my mom for Mother’s Day!
Now, what about that hair? lol! I wonder if that’s her own hair with gray spray or a wig?? Won’t it help her hair if she wears it naturally for a few months?
GOOD JOB FANTASIA!
LOL@ Meatloaf….it’s a wig sweetie.
I am still gonna try to get tickets for this Go Tasia.
Im glad she is doing her thing. Congrats to her on her success.
Thank you, SO THAT DIVA!
Tasia looks like she had to gain a few pounds to play this part! Beyonce’ had to do just the opposite, she lost weight for her part in “DreamGirls”! She has provided such a strong foundation for all the new comers!
Can’t say that I’m really a fan but I’m extremely proud of homegirl.
how come i never hear/see anyone talk about how she looks like a pitbull?
anyways she might not be able to read but she damn sure can memorize some lines. you go girl!
SMH@ Meatloaf saying the “B” word…….please dont wake the STANS!!!! LOL
hell my B’Day is Saturday & i got tickets 2 see it, can’t wait to see my girl do the damn thing!!!!
Man, I wish she would do the Chicago run as Celie. Im going there in two weeks to see Michele and Latoya London, Tasias AI3 diva sister in The Color Purple. I cannot wait. JHud said she might be there a well.
@ MEATLOAF
What does Beyonce have to do with this? (So sick of y’all bringing her up in stuff that has nothing to do with her).
Anyway, Fantasia looks like she’s doing a good job! Go girl!
YAY YAY YAY Fantasia!
The girl can sing, but I hope she not doing all that screaming up on the stage….(whether you agree with what I’m saying or not….Y’ALL KNOW THAT GIRL CAN DO SOME SCREAMING!!!!)
congrats Tay tay
Oh, my bad, So That Diva! I thought all the Beyonce’stans were gone home for the day! I guess you never know when one might pop up!
Lawd, where did Tasia get that freakum dress?
what is a stan?
go on Fantasia, i’m proud that she’s going her only if she could sell some cd’s
I absolutley loooooovvvve Fantasia and I am one of her biggest fans.Go Fantasia!!!I wish her much success with the Color Purple because the girl can sing her ass off and I wish she was coming to Chicago.
Meatloaf!Stop tryna rile the Bey stans up! they takin a rest after their record breaking posts. Girl you are too much lol. I don’t normally use this phrase but i have to say; Fantasia was born for this role. I truly believe this will be the making of her & i couldn’t be more proud and happy for her. Hopefully with her American Idol audience she’ll be able to draw some white folks in to see how we blacks do the damn thing! GO TASIA!!!!!!
awwwwwww she looks cute!!!!! go tasia!!!!!!
im am so happy for her, I wish her the best
Even though she has never been pleasing to my eyes or to my ears she is pleasing to my mind she has overcome so much and no hater can take that away from her. Go Girl!
calmsensual1 said:
how come i never hear/see anyone talk about how she looks like a pitbull?
anyways she might not be able to read but she damn sure can memorize some lines. you go girl!
Because people ALWAYS have something negative to say about somebody and we are more proud of her accomplishments than what she looks like. Out of all the positive things you can say about her, you’re gonna talk about her reading skills and how she looks? Get a life!
She sure do look tore up! Well, that is what the part calls for anyway. Good luck Fanatasia.
That’s a good look ! Go Fantasia! Damn the mere mention of Beyonce name get ppls panties in a bunch,even the so call non stans …lmao
Well, I don’t really like Fantasia’s voice and I was not too pleased when I heard that she could not read. (is that true?) But, I have to say that it is nice to see her come up. I hope she is doing the right thing with her income, such as saving or even investing in something, like her EDUCATION if what I have heard about her not being able to read is true. In the type of business that she is in, she needs to be able to read contracts and other important documents that control her money and future. I would love to see her on a college stage receiving her degree in something… anything. But so far, she appears to be on the right track. For those who have something to say about her looks, at least she has not pulled a Lil Kim on us. (although,I like Kim). Fantasia has not gotten new breast, or a new nose or cheek implants, Blonde hair (wigs, weave) need I go on. At least so far, what we see is what she was born with.
I am so damn proud of this girl! just to think her whole life changed cause she didn’t give up. She was blessed and is still blessed. She is an inspiration to me. Much love to you Fantasia Barrino!
OMG she is the bomb!!!!! I love Fantasia so…lololol
Go head Tasia!
She Sho Is Ugly
Go Fantasia!
For the people who keep bringing up the fact that she can not read, don’t blame her, balme her school district. Fantasia didn’t drop out untill the 9th grade, somebody let her pass from grade to grade knowing she couldn’t read.
If it’s true.
makeup…..what makeup.
@ Shalice: She can read.
According to someone on broadwayworld.com, critcs wait until a least a week before they review “newcomers”. In the meantime the reviews from people who have attended have been like this one:
From ATC…
From the moment she walked on stage, the cheering began, and you knew that the entire audience was supporting her every step of the way. In terms of learning the role, which everyone said would be so tough for her, she was flawless. Every note, line, and movement was spot on. Not only that, but they were all character-driven and moving. She nailed every laugh, and was completely believable as Celie. The tears poured down her face in the emotional moments of the show, and the singing was beautiful and controlled in a way I had never heard her sing before. Her big song near the end of Act 2, “I’m Here,” stopped the show, and much of the audience rose at that point to give her a standing ovation. When she came out to bow, the entire theater erupted, and as Fantasia broke down crying, the noise from the crowd was deafening. Alton White, who plays “Mister,” handed her a bouquet of flowers, and she gallantly led the cast in a rousing reprise of the title song.
This was a magical evening in the theater. Fantasia’s performance not only surpassed all expectations, but ranks right up there as one of the most glorious performances I have ever seen in a Broadway musical. And, trust me, I’ve seen a lot.
http://www.talkinbroadway...thatchat/d.php?id=1388025
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she looks pretty in this picture!! Better than normal
i just got back from seeing this yesterday. i must say she did pretty well but i honestly have nothing to compare it to since i never saw the original ceely in the play.
sophia’s character and sugar ray’s character were the best to me.
everyone should go see it cause ya’ll will really enjoy it.
They interviewed and showed of Ms Tasia’s performance on ET, and she looked and sounded so good!!! I am so happy for her!
showed a clip
You gotta love her, and her spirit! She’s blessed beyond measure and I wish I could see her. I’m here is a great song, it brought me to tears!
Well, I was at the show last night and Fantasia was magical in the role. I saw the play with Kenita in the role of Celie. Fantasia blew it out of the water. She brought the character of Celie to life. She is just what this charater needed- heart and soul. And not to mention impeccable singing and acting too. Her voice was stunning. Absoulutely breathtaking. Props to my girl Tasia!
She looks like Oprah.
Why aren’t some of you just proud of a sister for doing her thing?It it that hard for someone to get props after what she been through,or anybody for that fact.Oh please lets not talk about B, she had her day last week.Fantasia don’t look that bad.She is not ugly to me, if you can point that out to me, let me know because the woman is good.Go Tasia keep the people talking because you know thats all they do!
Personally, I don’t think she can sing a lick. Plus, she could use a makeover. However, good luck to her.
Fantasia is doing the damn thang!I wish i could see the play,I bet she did a great job.
I see you Fanny.
loved this girl, do ur thang, i can’t wait to see u babygurl
Fantasia was awesome last night. I enjoyed her so much as Celie. Say what you want about her but the crowd was packed last night..and she sounded AMAZING…I was like damn that girl can sing…and she nailed the acting. Plus she sold 6.5 million in tickets before she even started in the play..so she is doing the damn thing. Give props when it is due…Fantasia got it!
http://www.findarticles.c...55/is_17_108/ai_n15762690
Fantasia never said she couldn’t read. The media is truly a mess. Do your thing Tasia!!
I am so happy for Fantasia and I pray that she continue to be successful. I hope that she get the rest that see need. I love her CD when I see u is
hot.
I saw her sing ‘I’m Here’ on American Idol and Oprah. If you seen her sing that song you wanted tickets. She injected the energy in those words where you just couldn’t help but be proud of her and feel she was the best one for the part.
EVERYONE TAKE NOTICE OF THESE GUYS PERFORMING THE COLOR PURPLE THEME ON YOU TUBE. SIMPLY AMAZING!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM_tGu89GBs