Well, folks, last night was the much-anticipated revival of The Color Purple, and the Broadway crowd came out in droves on a surprisingly warm night with lots of warmth in their hearts and the Holiday spirit everywhere in Times Square! And on the red carpet there were smiles and styles galore!
Danielle Brooks floated and swirled down the red carpet in a winter-floral 'n' flames strapless gown. Her smile and the way she carried herself let you know that she knew she looked grrrreat! Love the tresses too, Danielle!
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Tamron Hall was luminous in her winter-white tux-dress! Chic-beyond-belief with the white lapels and the pleated pockets! Oh Girl, you brought the house down!
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Cynthia Erivo also featured winter-white, but in a boned and fitted corset dress that hugged every loving inch of her fabulous figure! The dress, the accessories, the hair and make-up! It all wins the Most-Modern look for the night!
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Chondra La-Tease Profit was just beautiful in a black capelet-dress! And the gold sculptural necklace referencing African tribal jewelry and the Marcelled hair from the 30s were fabulous ways to salute the show! Love it, Chondra!
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Tommy Tune arrived looking like the high-priest of the musical theatre! Tall and svelte in black-on-black, and that unmistakable peak of white at his clerical collar. And those crosses! Tommy truly is the guardian-angel of Broadway! You gotta confess, this man always knows how to dress for opening nights!
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Uzo Aduba looked like a piece of peppermint candy in her pink satin bubble dress! The pleating and the sculpting of the fabric made it totally modern! I love how Uzo works her lovely fashion sense in total contrast to the character she plays on "Orange Is the New Black." No "Crazy-Eyes" Warren anywhere to be found when Uzo walks the red carpet! A+
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Yael Stone was night-time-glamour personified in a black charmeuse chiton, trimmed and belted in steel blue. The fabric flowed and shimmered as she moved past the flashing bulbs of the press... Comfort, class, and classical all in one!
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Shanice Williams is really bringing it since she returned from Oz! A smart little dress in black duchess satin and fuchsia flowers belted at the waist! And those perfect little heels! Click 'em three times, Shanice! You're right at home on that red carpet!
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Patina Miller looked light and breezy in her asymmetrical pant-suit in a soft dusty rose. The diagonal line of the tunic-top kept it exciting and oh-so-chic, as did the peak of gold on the belt and those strappy-sandals. And the braided hair.... Patina always looks lovely!
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Samira Wiley.... WOW! A black and silver patterned and textured tux ensemble that sparkled, and was fitted to within an inch of her life! She was like a fashion-stiletto slicing her way through the crowd! You are SHARP, Lady! SHARP!
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Jennifer Hudson! Oh, dear God! Could she be any lovelier?! All that talent, and beauty too! It just doesn't seem fair! Look at her in this Zac Posen fuchsia gown! There's really nothing more that needs to be said. This is how an international star works the red carpet for opening night. Classic glamour!
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Laverne Cox featured a modern take-off on the fringed-flapper look in her full-length gown. Perfect for the era in The Color Purple, and her whole new hair-do is lovely! Laverne is "surely" proving herself to be a fashion-force to be reckoned with!
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Jeremy Pope looking sexy-as-heck in that cobalt velvet jacket with the black satin peaked lapels and those pegged pants! Tailoring perfection! Men: Pay attention to this guy!
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Margaret Avery looked just stunning! As beautiful as she was in her tour-de-force appearance in the original film 30 years ago! Margaret glided by in classic 1920s "lounging-pajamas-as-evening-wear" in a bold print on a coral background. Her hair, make-up, earrings, figure, and that radiant smile! ALL FLAWLESS! Whatever she's drinking, I want twenty gallons of it delivered! STAT! #andScene.
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