Heather Headley, the theater-fan favorite who hasn’t had an ongoing Broadway role since she won a 2000 Tony Award for “Aida,” will take over for Jennifer Hudson in “The Color Purple,” which Hudson departs in May. Hudson’s six-month contract in “Color Purple” is up May 8. Although it’s more common for performers to sign onto... Read more »
SOURCE: Variety at 03:43PM on April 7, 2016