Cast of Broadway's "The Color Purple" Pays Tribute to Prince

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Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks and the cast of Broadway's "The Color Purple" sing Prince's "Purple Rain" at the curtain call on Thursday April 21, 2016.
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[@nomiwilliams6195]

When Cynthia climbed those notes the actress behind her almost lost it.

[@RoyalNook]

Cynthia's "lemme take it up an octave" is what got me!

[@thatjazzgirl]

Yes exactly this part! I watch it on repeat.

[@sammathis9788]

That was on octave and some!

[@TheYousirname]

YES 😭😭😭

[@camara1194]

i hated it

[@RoyalNook]

@@camara1194 girl you’re a square

[@makemesleepy33]

I keep watching different versions of this just to see the other cast members' reactions to Cynthia. It kills me every time how much appreciation they have for her talent.

[@anastaciaclarke7236]

omg same!!!

[@JeffFreemanPresents]

That moment when she wonders if she should be going that high and the ENTIRE room is like HELL YEA! Fave moment ever.

[@dieguchiuy]

DO THE SAME OMG

[@kdmiranda]

EXACTLY the cast´s reaction said it all

[@mitylene_bailey]

Same!

[@hrantjaghinyan7032]

Cynthia's fascination for Jennifer is the cutest and humblest thing ever

[@sarahb-rh9dd]

well they were playing lovers so they oughta be fascinated with each other😍🙌🏿🥰

[@reblogallday]

The moment at 2:33 when Cynthia just stares wide eyed at Jennifer makes me smile.

[@GuerillaWelder]

Lol right

[@leanhquoc3109]

lmao, I think JHud always lost her control, her part is a bit too much for me even tho I can't deny that she's good

[@rafaelmoraes556]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@PorknBeanJuice]

Le Anh Quoc art is not about control, particularly Black art. It's about how far out of "control" one can get. That's the difference between...

[@brandonplays702]

@@PorknBeanJuice lol but so true 🤣😁👍🏽

[@leanhquoc3109]

Cynthia Erivo's voice is gold

[@jhalinpittmon188]

that moment when Jennifer Hudson belted that C6 out at 3:30 , that girl right there is NO JOKE, she literally took my breath away

[@musicismylife3468]

ugh 3:15-3:34 that face she made right before she hit that note you knew it was gonna be good

[@JasperKenneth06]

this is why they both have an oscar and tony between them

[@DavidBerto]

1:18 I don't know how many times I repeated this part.

[@Meganlala322]

David Berto girl can slay

[@DavidBerto]

Megan Lariviere She's absolutely amazing!!

[@MsConchSalad]

Pure Filth!!!!!! She MURDERED it!

[@alishabeal8241]

David Berto omg, i did the exact same. then read your comment. gave me goosebumps.

[@favourmanam6408]

Me tio

[@erontayharris1866]

Yellow pants SANG her face off 😭 chills

[@bobsburgers8497]

Erontay Harris lol her name is Cynthia

[@chikezienwankwo2014]

You don't know who she is!? Shame on you lol. I sure you know by now

[@erontayharris1866]

I didnt know who she was prior to this 🥺 but she is in nun top 5 singer/performers now

[@aj144man]

"yellow pants sang her face off" = perfectly accurate review of Color Purple revival

[@etablisse_ment]

love how Cynthia picks up Jennifers Jacket...

[@xrosyxposyx]

Johannes Müller honestly, someone off stage probably would have taken it if it hadn't been picked up

[@chadsaintlouis]

Watching Cynthia's reaction from 2:24-2:33 makes my goddamn day

[@pj1995____]

She's like "sing it girl" 😂

[@MrDTJones1]

This is my favorite Prince tribute. Cynthia is the best. Come on Tony...make her your date. That talent is rare. Like Prince Rogers Nelson.

[@keithcurran3922]

“Prince Roger Nelson”? Oh, that must be Prince’s real name…

[@martinkostov3392]

Cynthia's voice is one of a kind!!!!

[@lajuanwoodland7540]

Two of the greatest vocalist of today. Wow, they killed it.

[@keithcurran3922]

One

[@stefannydvorak7919]

@@keithcurran3922 Two.

[@gii3748]

Cynthia killed it!

[@truecous9201]

Can't say that J Hudson over did it cause once someone feels the music within than all is released 😍😍

[@afroillipino]

This might be the best tributes ever. I've watched this countless times by now. JHud goes Ham but that Cynthia Erivo is a Gem I love this cast. Only wish I was blessed to see this production.

[@richardgum8784]

The vocal class in this video is just ridiculous....... The hairs on the back of my neck are standing, goosebumps everywhere!!!!!!!!

[@Leinee__]

Did they just nailed those notes without a microphone 🎙 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@juliantharngan3682]

At 3:30 when Danielle Brooks was like “damn... these vocalists are going to town with this song”. #Respect

[@diangelparks8410]

They took us to church with Purple Rain. 💜☔️

[@CathyYTaylor]

Sho’ ‘nuff!

[@aaronnewman7573]

yall this was a tribute right after someone died, jennifer wasnt trying to be technical. its not about who did better this time

[@DADDYCREME]

This was the performance the day he passed

[@KaysFitness]

This is the kind of singing that makes people shout “you better sing!” Isn’t it?

[@yar581]

Yesss you betta SANGGGGG!

[@maek7507]

I have heard the angels sing

[@goodnessgracieous3029]

#angles

[@Theye101499]

Right! Cynthina's acute singer.

[@joeherald7319]

So great how Cynthia, who works with this cast nighty, is so able to blow them away with this.

[@marieb3630]

This just showed up in my feed tonight. It has been a couple of years since I have seen it. Cynthia Erivo is a master class! Her voice is truly angelic powerful and just amazing!

[@joemattmurphy5753]

Jennifer and Cynthia are literally my favourite singers ever and I can’t breathe at this

[@msmith4149]

Danielle look like she about to catch the holy ghost! lol

[@brandim.9347]

Those notes though Cynthia🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 goodness gracious!!! #UbettaSang

[@DaReToBeDiFfErEnT123]

This was praise and worship and you can’t tell me otherwise

[@keiaraaaliyah6848]

I cried when jhud to that sweater off it was over yoo!!

[@thelazyallotmentlady5119]

So jealous of that audience. What an amazing performance.

[@coxyyy8324]

I was very lucky enough to see Prince himself sing this in his prime in concert. I have to say....I enjoyed this just as much. Amazing. 🖤

[@lisarice9337]

This is so amazing. Cynthia and Jennifer brought it! I know Prince is smiling from heaven.

[@itsmateus7038]

Jennifer Hudson e Cynthia Erivo, dupla de talentos ❤

[@DianaandherGuitar]

I am so glad somebody recorded this. This was amazing.

[@tischacollier]

Watch this a million times it never gets old….love it

[@ShadowIsMoi]

The whole time I was like Jennifer shhhh let Cynthia shine

[@jinb6242]

Right, me too🤫

[@christianstrickland2512]

No fr 😭

[@ajf098]

The cast is giving me my life with their reactions to the juggernauts that are Cynthia and Jennifer. #SlayLadiesSlay

[@TheTeddybear2011]

danm cynthia can singggg !

[@yasminjadem]

I would pay so much to watch this cast sing literally anything

[@daniellamantia7324]

That's so sweet i LUV Prince God bless you all 💜💜💜💜💜

[@JudiRadin]

also behind her best friend and Tony winner joaquina kulakuonga in 2022 for best actress in the musical Paradise Square. Her rendition of let it burn is one of the greatest performances in Tony history.

[@jonathanmedina8607]

This is perfect had me in tears. You need to share this everywhere.

[@david.alexandre.]

What??? What??? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? mind blowing

[@elvinsanchez1920]

This performance got me into tears.😭😭

[@kesheenpaul2998]

Makes me cry every time I hear it! What a beautiful tribute!

[@lauracorcoran3183]

I'll never forget when I saw this after Prince died. I was watching tributes and came across this. When I heard Cynthia Erivo's voice for the first time, I was absolutely blown away and cried. It was so beautiful. I wanted her to sing the whole song. What a talent!

[@VarongTangkitphithakphon]

It was heavenly

[@trashtv6138]

God damn Cynthia you better SING!!! That was breathtaking!

[@nessak1993]

Okay that girl Sang that song like straight up bodied but that note at 3:30 that Jennifer murdered me. call the police right now

[@eventbayllc]

You and the girl in pink behind her 😂

[@zingela]

Danielle's face is priceless in this.

[@duhnoni]

Cynthia outclassed Jennifer! She's absolutely amazing!

[@kdmiranda]

YES

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

it wasn't a competition i dont know why people always putting women up against each other they were both clearly outstanding and it wasn't a singoff

[@Dee-zy5gh]

@@Goldenretriever-k8m It wasn't, but J Hud seemed to be trying real hard to compete. Failing miserably too.

[@divadoll606]

I love them for doing this for my dearly beloved, Prince.

[@RachelSantiago816]

Goosebumps on goosebumps whenever I hear JHud!!!

[@colinhmincy]

4:12. What in God's name is THAT note. Jennifer....oh Jennifer.

[@SultrySole]

The quality of this recording is IN-CREDIBLE

[@jeaninenguimbous6822]

Electrifying tribute to Prince ! Bravo !

[@ananowell985]

Tears are falling again, I am sorry this is still raw. I want to say thank you for this song. Be blessed.

[@ellenjohnson782]

This is incredible!!!!! Such soul and power

[@raquelf.1962]

what a great tribute. RIP Prince!

[@madeleine7308]

Ain’t black just so beautiful? 😍

[@madmindz22]

Wow that was amazing... Goosebumps the entire time

[@thekingofshade_1]

Jennifer Took It To Church

[@princesschilumba3889]

These two ladies are amazing

[@johannesmthembu8663]

Wow Jennifer u nailed it.....Cynthia i love ur voice....big up to you guys the Color purple cast u guys are the best!!!!!!

[@hudsonmedelavoz]

Jennifer Hudson é monstruosa... Cinthya maravilhosa...

[@jonahgilmore2981]

Cynthia can SANG!

[@taroaikawa]

Wow. Goose Bumps again. I first saw this performance from the front angle. Seeing this from the side is even better. Incredible.

[@Shellylux]

CYNTHIA'S RANGE is out of this WORLD! I don't know why Jennifer H. didn't know the words of the Song ,Purple rain almost become a National anthem at some point !!! Lol !!! (needs a copy making it sure not to mess up the words Lol ! )

[@YDVDNVRR]

OMG Cynthia OMG!!!!! CHILLS!!!

[@matainette4783]

Awee my gawwrrddd it's that's her voices she should go to the AGT 😘😍😍😍😍Powerful voices

[@keithcurran3922]

Huh?

[@potato.pancake]

with every video i watch, i fall more in love with this cast. they’re so talented.

[@brandonplays702]

Same

[@brandonplays702]

What I would do to see it live!

[@aliyahdeng1652]

I love the cast jumping so much support and love😍❤️

[@anhonestlife380]

I like jhud but dddddaaaaannng CYNTHIA Erivo is EVERYTHING. yonke into!!!

[@mewheel6614]

JHud be popping her neck veins trying to reach the notes LOL

[@kelabell6330]

Tears flowing😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@viviangordon8349]

chills chills chills

[@solsen3]

soooooooo beautiful! Best (non singing) part is the guy in the front row... dancing and waving... get down! SANG!!

[@robbiechandler7858]

Cynthia got the hankie wave by my bro😂😂😂😂😂

[@riaka3545]

Robbie MacCee 😂😂

[@soravitnot]

So solid honesty tribute, nail it!,,,, so amazing

[@THEGOODCANASTERO]

simplemente insuperable esta versión RIP PRINCE

[@gideontwum3799]

Cynthia sooo cute

[@christinekelly7769]

Cynthia is a Beast !

[@yaycoffe123]

This was legenadary would have a once in lifetime event to see

[@timrush9779]

I'd love to have her record this in a studio and release it

[@scherzva]

I’d love to hear JHUD cover some of Prince’s material.

[@wevertonsiqueira3145]

Jennifer is So good! But Cynthia… OMG she is SOUL… ❤

[@dianekengna7687]

I don't even remember how many times I watched this video.😭😭😭I don't know for you but I feel like flying with the holly spirit😭

[@Elquanette]

She climbed up that note! Wheewww child

[@kanadiz434]

The best💚

[@noomwa]

That voice tho...goodness!!

[@AdrenaShaunate0325]

yassssss!!! This was amazing!

[@rogchristopher8802]

Adrena Shaunate utterly amazing

[@derickconqueror8604]

J hud ,Cynthia 👏

[@davidmascena1926]

me arrepiei todinho!!!

[@hennybeee]

@3:17 - that belt Cynthia!! 💯💯💙💙

[@richardfernandes5952]

Duas cantoras ótimas mano ano elas duas juntos são incríveis e são cantoras com técnicas incríveis.

[@francescademarneffe5900]

this is BEAUTIFUL oh my damn

[@paoloilao9183]

love them both