'The Color Purple' Cast's Powerful Prince Rendition Will Choke You Up
The audience joined the cast of Broadway musical " The Color Purple " in a moving tribute to musical legend Prince on Thursday night. Singer Jennifer Hudson , who plays Shug Avery, thanked the crowd for being there. "I did not expect to have to speak on tonight but God has his way," she told the audience. "As we all know, today we lost a legend. He was a good friend of mine, Prince, he was dear to all of us." Hudson recalled how Prince invited her and the rest of the musical's cast not long ago to an event while he was writing his book. "We want to keep him alive today with this song," Hudson added, and asked the crowd to join in celebrating his life and legacy. Cynthia Erivo , who plays Miss Celie, then launched into a beautiful rendition of Prince's smash hit "Purple Rain." Hudson joined in after, as the rest of the cast and the audience members sang along, waving their hands in the air. Toward ...