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78 "My Obsession: THE COLOR PURPLE (w/ Antoine L. Smith)"

78 "My Obsession: THE COLOR PURPLE (w/ Antoine L. Smith)"

FromBroadway Breakdown


78 "My Obsession: THE COLOR PURPLE (w/ Antoine L. Smith)"

FromBroadway Breakdown

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Length:
82 minutes
Released:
Jun 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

"It's so different when you're doing a show that you can relate to in such a deep, deep, deep way."

Broadway powerhouse Antoine L. Smith (CAROUSEL, MISS SAIGON, THE COLOR PURPLE) comes on the Breakdown discuss with Matt his obsession with the Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE. Having been in the production, Antoine shares the show’s creative process, why the 80’s movie version received backlash, and the distinctions between each award-winning actress who played Shug Avery.
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Released:
Jun 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Matt Koplik is the most opinionated, foul-mouthed, and passionate theatre geek with access to a mic. Every week, Matt and a guest explore Broadway history by diving into the careers of the artists who shaped it. Whether discussing Sondheim and Sweeney or Herman and Dolly, Matt is sure to give you fun facts, deep analysis, and lots of four letter words. Tune in!!