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The Color Purple by Alice Walker.
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Going out on a high note, indeed.
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The sold-out audience clapped wildly for her before and after the show.
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The sold-out audience clapped wildly for her before and after the show.
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The show will put on its final performance on January 8 and launch its North American tour in fall 2017.
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Good-bye, Alias.
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A new Shug Avery's coming to town.
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Two excellent productions, seen fresh.
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Black performers swept the musical theater acting categories.
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Like her character Celie, Erivo is here.
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"They’re both strong birds who fall."
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Just give her the Tony already.
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She and The Color Purple cast went to an East Village dive.
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Too many incredible women to count.
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Unexpected wonders.
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She'd like to set the record straight on these important matters.
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