Color Purple Leads Speak Out on the Show as a "Healing Experience"
On Feb. 8, The Schomburg Center for Black Culture hosted "Theater Talks: The Color Purple." Featuring a panel moderated by Michaela Angela Davis, stage stars Cynthia Erivo (Celie), Isaiah Johnson (Mister), writer Brenda Russell and producer Scott Sanders gathered to discuss the impact of the show and why this 2016 production is more timely than ever.