Fan Casting Cynthia Erivo as Celie in The Color Purple: Musical

braebrae made this fan casting suggestion on November 3, 2018. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Cynthia Erivo as Celie in The Color Purple: Musical

Cynthia ErivoUnited Kingdom

37 years old
Cynthia Erivo (born 8 January 1987) is an English actress, singer, and songwriter. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Grammy Award and a Tony Award, in addition to nominations f...
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The Color Purple: Musical

The Color Purple: Musical

Film Adaption of the Broadway Musical
by Alice Walker
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the ...
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Cynthia Erivo is known for her roles in The Rape of Recy Taylor, Chaos Walking, and Bad Times at the El Royale. She has been suggested by fans for 1,088 roles on myCast, including Elphaba Thropp in Wicked. Similar actors include Janelle MonĂ¡e, Lupita Nyong'o, and Jodie Turner-Smith. Cynthia Erivo was suggested to play Celie in The Color Purple: Musical by braebrae. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, and Fantasia Barrino. The Color Purple: Musical has 16 roles, including Shug Avery, Sophia, and Mister.

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