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As expected, Fantasia's starring role in the Oprah Winfrey-produced Broadway musical 'The Color Purple' has been extended past its initial run.
The 'American Idol' winning singer -- originally slated to play the lead role of Celie in the Gary Griffin-directed tour-de-force until November -- has been confirmed to continue the show until Jan. 6, 2008, a spokesperson confirmed today.
As previously reported in The BV Newswire, Fantasia (legally known as Fantasia Barrino) made her eagerly anticipated Broadway debut in 'The Color Purple' on April 10.
Since the 24-year-old Grammy Award nominee first took the stage at the Broadway Theatre, the box office has been in a constant frenzy.
Not only has she garnered rave reviews from mainstream theater critics, Fantasia also received the 2007 Theater World Award for her performance.
Just as official news of her extension in 'Purple' comes to light, she's also reportedly being considered for the lead in another show – an upcoming musical about Ada "Bricktop" Smith – the legendary black- American nightclub queen of Paris in the 1920s and '30s. According to published reports, Fantasia's reps say they haven't seen a proposal yet, but backers are planning Chicago try-outs before bringing the show to Broadway in early 2009.
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By: sharifah sadiq on 7/15/2007 2:15PM
I did not know that Fantasia had a new song out. I listened to it today and IT IS OUTSTANDING.
FANTASIA i AM ALSO HAPPY THAT THE C0LOR PURPLE IS GOING TO BE EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 2008 "KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK."
I AM FEELING YOUR NEW SONG AND AM GOING TO BUY IT.
THANKS.
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By: DeVon Jones on 7/15/2007 2:24PM
God bless the child who has their own and Fantasia is blessed. This young lady moves your spirit when she sings. She made me cry when she sang " Im Here" on Oprah. She gives feeling and substance when she sings and it is great to here that again in music. God bless you!!!
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By: KITTY on 7/15/2007 2:40PM
SHE WAS EXCELENT IN CP. WHEN SHE SINGS, SHE REMIND ME OF TWO OF THE MOST SENSATIONAL VOICES EVER, DIANA ROSS AND BILLIE HOLIDAY ALL IN ONE. WHEN I SAW HER IN HER LIFE STORY, I SAW THAT SHE HAD NATURAL TALENT. WHAT A YOUNG LADY. TO BE SO YOUNG SHE CARRIED THAT STAGE AS IF SHE HAD DONE IT FOR YEARS.
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By: Deborah Moore on 7/15/2007 3:11PM
I have always been a fan of Fantasia and of Broadway when I saw my first musical, "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope and The Wiz". She truly is a talented sista! What bothers me and what is sad, are the posters making comments and references to dark and light skin. Mind you, I understand where they are coming from, however, when will we stop seeing light skin and dark skin? This topic goes back to slavery and it is such a shame that we have not come very far in this regard. We are one of the most color struck people in America always referencing our color. All we do is provide a minstrel show for whites who only see black anyway and could care less who is dark and who is light. They treat us all the same way no matter what.
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By: Sophia Adams on 7/15/2007 3:30PM
Fantasia is one the greatest young black African Amercian women who one day will make a differences in the lives of many young woman such as myself... I have been watching Fantasia since she was on American Idol and the first time that I seen her I knew that she was winner for that year .... And I turn out to be right I see that she is during excellent and I hope and pray that God will cont... to bless her in many many ways.... I have not met her person but if Gods willin I will one day......
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By: olive holland on 7/16/2007 5:29AM
fantasia you are the best ilove to here you sing you are so talented you are so awesome you are bless,and god is by your side ,girl when you cry i cry i love you you are the best
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By: dodacrazy on 7/15/2007 3:36PM
Look out music tis back got to take ah road trip must have gadgets hold that thought this fan will be back! Think about it have we not hurd enought from the ski lifts hold that pose!
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By: Lisa Smith on 7/15/2007 3:36PM
Fantasia is one beautiful black woman, whom is loved by so many. Her voice is *awesome* and it does something to me when I hear it. May God continue to bless her in all that she strives to do.
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By: Akilah on 7/15/2007 3:38PM
I love her I voted for her on American Idol, she's awesome and I wish I knew her personally to call her my friend. With all she's had to overcome in her life she deserves God's favor and boy is he showing it to her. Her movie showed me that I can still persue my dreams as an actress, and to not give up even if you don't know how to get there because God knows .I love her I admire her and God bless her. Fantasia you go girl I love you . Akilah Hunter
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By: Melissa Brown on 7/15/2007 3:41PM
Im a true fan of Fantasia I can remember seeing here perform in church and witnessing the spirit of God fall on the church once she began to sing. No one deserves this more than her. If you haven't seen her in The Color Purple you are in for a treat. God Bless. Keep representing High Point.
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