My third visit to "The Color Purple" was a treat … mostly because it was nice to finally see someone else as Celie. No offense to La Chanze, who won the Tony over our dear Patti and who was perfect in the role. In Jeannette Bayardelle, we have a serviceable replacement, though hers is no star turn. Her wide toothy grin is too beautiful for words. I was again caught up in the story and the music. And it's great to see Elizabeth Mendes-Withers and Felicia P. Fields in the roles they created well over a year ago.
Ticket fee: $3.00
