The Color Purple - Epic Final Curtain Call: "Total Praise" (Jennifer Holliday and Cynthia Erivo)

[@khykhy]

I have friends that attended that final performance. They said that something otherworldly happened in that room. Black white Asian Latino folks hugging each other praising and shouting. It literally was like a church experience.

[@patfenaughty6365]

I was there. It was an unforgettable experience. It was like going to church. There was love and joy from every person who entered that theater. It was also so nice of the cast the greet us out of their dressing room windows, thanking us for being a part of their journey. I can't rave enough about this performance.

[@msyamesha1974]

Khy Garner - I’m just seeing this awesome video! That’s the Holy Spirit moving through this place. You can feel God’s Presence with just watching the video! We’ve witnessed what He does best! Thank you for sharing your friends experience at this final performance!

[@mandrillhardge3232]

I was there and it was totally soul stirring and breathtaking

[@fundifferent1]

It's not "otherworldly" this was church. Happens in black churches every Sunday. They just weren't used to it or ready. That was the Holy Spirit.

[@mikalyonsoneal9890]

​@@fundifferent1The otherworldly part is seeing people from different nations and tongues come together as one! Sunday morning is one of the most segregated times of the week and it's a shame. There's no black church, white church or any other color, it's simply God's church and color should only be used to describe the building.

[@akeemj7676]

This might be the most powerful gospel song written.

[@MrReggieLew]

Truer words were NEVER spoken. I listen to this song at least twice a day. AMEN, AMEN, AMEN!!!!!

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Yes! The great Richard Smallwood. I was blessed to sing a concert with him last year. He was supposed to do 5 songs. We had 30 minutes in the second half of the show to do it. Instead, Richard took us TO CHURCH in that place! Had folks in the audience and us in the choir shouting all over the place. By the time we finished Total Praise, the last song of his set, we had been singing and worshiping 48 minutes. That meant we had to cut three of our overly complicated songs that we had been practicing for several months. And Nobody Cared!! Cause we had been to Church! Richard's entire catalog is like that. Powerful. Total Praise and Center of my Joy are the first songs I think of when someone asks me to sing a worship song.

[@kimmays5120]

Its one of the most powerful songs written

[@Kaybri0526]

Yes total praise does something to my spirit

[@wisewoman5245]

I have always said that this song is anointed by God himself, every time you hear it, you can literally feel God's presence.....

[@sameolelinedudes947]

#tears quite possibly the most anointed cast to ever hit Broadway - You felt God in every song. Glad I got to see it twice !

[@travis-michaelcoleman1944]

Robert Samuel I agree with you

[@veroe.7827]

The singing starts at 7:14 for those wondering... lol.

[@tylermauga9495]

Manny E. Thank you lol

[@timyomama7233]

Thank you, i was about to turn it off

[@WheelWatcher-yl8zp]

Thx

[@WheelWatcher-yl8zp]

👍🏽

[@akeemj7676]

Girl thank you. Talkin for like 10 minutes lol

[@spreadmorelove5235]

When Jennifer started sangin' you can tell they turned her mic down when she went into super-nova but you can still hear her. That's how powerful her voice is!

[@weslleyfrancisco8616]

She went super nova. I screamed LOL

[@DaTruEbonyRayne]

You can't tell me that was for the show! They felt THAT THING!!!!!! And that thing I mean the Holy Ghost! That was very emotional!

[@trinarichard29]

DaTruEbonyRayne Amen

[@ladyghana9059]

DaTruEbonyRayne only the Spirit of the LORD CAN SEND THEM TO SUCH A PLACE! Hallelujah

[@ladyghana9059]

Skinny Bones Jones AMEN 🙏

[@Krfran14]

@Skinny Bones Jones amen!!! You Tell 'EM

[@lauramorgan2928]

Our people know how to give God Praise!

[@fundifferent1]

They prayed out the show. That's how you do it! With this show in particular which is basically one long church service disguised as a musical, hence the opening number.

[@goshenqueen]

Somebody got saved that night. AMAZING!

[@shevy_shev93]

If they had started shouting I would've flew out of the bus I'm in.

[@tiyyakeys]

They better worship Him!!! Holy Ghost straight took over this show!! Pretty sure the one dude in the back was speaking in tongues lol.

[@cccsss9010]

Richard Smallwood pioneered gospel music in a such a way it’s beyond timeless-his work

[@jasoncold1992]

Jennifer is a true soldier in the game. She still here singing her face off.

[@daisiaiman4507]

I love this! My favorite show! It's just sucks that Broadway cost so much money..I believe there needed to be WAY more colored faces in that audience. The ghetto deserves to experience this.

[@DawsonDenise]

Daisia Ferguson I agree, however, did you try to get the student Rush tickets.

[@daisiaiman4507]

DawsonDenise yes, when I went I did. But we all know they only give out so many. You get what I'm saying? I just know when I become a director there will be a leg of the tour where we go to less fortunate neighborhoods and put on the same exact performance. No doubt. Cause those are the ones that'll change a life. Like it did for me when the Lion King came to the hood

[@DawsonDenise]

Daisia Ferguson cool, I understand what you're saying.

[@8thwonder0608]

We are on the same page, Daisia. I too wish there could be more black faces to witness this masterpiece live. The ghetto doesn't deserve to see this, the ghetto NEEDS to see this.

[@eaqua56]

And it’s not just the ghetto. Black people are in the middle class but Broadway are so expensive

[@treasure1625]

I'm gonna pray for those 6 dislikes.

[@AnimeQueenRN]

😂😂😂 🙌🙏

[@isabelcanoy]

They’re 18 now 😂

[@WheelWatcher-yl8zp]

They’re 21 now

[@ToyaGaza1]

Treasure White why not pray for the 2.7k people who liked the video, let’s focus on the positive

[@DominiqueStJames]

Those are the ones who find mayo spicy 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@kourtney101]

Whenever I hear this song, I can't give up. I remember how far I have come. And Despite the storm and rain, Jesus is Lord!

[@newguyntown]

And this is the presence of the Lord. I know you felt. It came right through this phone screen and filled my room up. Amen!

[@LGnLA]

💯💯💯💯💯💯❤

[@marshalrz5752]

newguyntown yes! And those people in that audience, if they don’t know Jesus, they felt his spirit THAT night!

[@williamsalexis76]

tears came to my eyes. Nothing like God's power.

[@tracycarmichael9042]

Amen!!!

[@justdanimoniquexo]

you know yo soul got snatched when you had to walk off stage

[@bradenmills624]

Jennifer and Cynthia getting their Holliday on!

[@valeriedandridge3358]

Braden Mills It's Jennifer Hudson

[@tmriddle8]

Valerie Dandridge That's actually Jennifer Holliday

[@netpoon07]

Valerie Dandridge Are you deaf? Lol. That's Jennifer Holiday. Just listen!

[@loyaltyzaccai]

I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING MORE TOUCHING AND REAL WITH TRUE EMOTIONS BEFORE IN MY LIFE! 💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

I had the blessing of singing that song with THE Richard Smallwood in June 2019. Sometimes I wonder if, when he wrote this song, he could even imagine how God would continually use it to bring people together in praise of The Lord. Hearing Total Praise sung correctly and with full anointing, feels like you're ascending into Heaven. These folks got me sitting at my home office desk crying and worshiping God. And THAT is always a good thing! 🙌🙌🙌🎤🎶🎵

[@lisamoscatiello5755]

Such a perfect song.

[@jaronfields6568]

WOW!! I really hate that I wasn't there to enjoy it, but I sincerely thank the person who posted this video on KZbin for all to see this truly epic, anointed, God-given, talented curtain call!!

[@LGnLA]

Ditto!!! Shout out to this videographer, I LOVE how he got the folks in the audience(Clinton's & Ms. Avery), zoomed in too! BIG THANKS! 😊😊😊

[@AllthingsHelenG.]

The sprit of the Lord filled this place

[@wanjiruthairu7500]

The Color Purple Company...You all are beyond words. Ya'll got me in tears....TCP will be missed on Broadway!

[@TheVegetarianBaker]

What a great seat you had.

[@therealphiljohn]

This just blew me away!!! For those who do not understand the road of an artist, and just how much of a faith walk it is... you will never understand stand this praise of joyful Thanksgiving among these talented people. I rejoice and celebrate with them... my God what a journey and what a joy is must be to witness your dreams manifest in your life. Awesome!!! Just Awesome!

[@caroline5573]

the power of god is like no other. i always come back to this and just cry. the color purple is always on when i get into my car. thank you jesus for this cast and masterpiece. thank you SO much for sharing this bc it helps me on my hard days

[@JordanTsu]

What kind of ritual O.o snatched my soul right up outta me

[@KennedieGriggs]

that's GOD and the gospel babe

[@Yana-oq7di]

Gabbi Twin the holy spirit

[@JonadabSilva]

That's got me in tears! How true and deep was that!!!

[@danafripp4120]

...aaaaaaaand SOBBING! 😭💜😭💜😭💜😭💜😭💜 #thecolorpurple #forever

[@helenwashington7664]

I’ve watched this multiple times, all from different angles. And I get chills each and every time!!!

[@danielecook3516]

I would have been shouting! I'm shouting now! Lol. I absolutely love Jennifer Holiday and Cynthia Erivo! This performance would have had me in tears in full praise.

[@johnnalister5938]

My God! This blessed me this morning

[@ericp2178]

heart wrenching. Even Richard Smallwood must be weeping and rejoicing!

[@tybaker5396]

Awesome show and excellent casting!!! Keep a watch out for Carla Stewart (Church Lady), amazing talent. She Took ME TO CHURCH!! Enjoyed the show from start to finish!! Bravo, Color Purple, Bravo!!!

[@freelightexpress]

omg.....dang....that was epic....love the prayer-circle group hug too :)

[@isokejustin77]

That was Beautiful and Powerful!!

[@krar1587]

Isoke Justin powerful for sure

[@Therese-1001]

Total Praise begins at 7:20.

[@juliepalomba1049]

Lol thanks, Andres. You got me crying

[@AndresM_NYC]

Julie Palomba 😘

[@k.simmons862]

THEY DID THAT!!!

[@DawsonDenise]

This was wonderful, thanks for posting this video.

[@pstokesnana2434]

TO GOD BE ALL GLORY!!🙌🙏🙌

[@volonahart2723]

I can't express how much I LOVED this ,this rendition was awsome amazing and complete honestly great Wow is the only word that can describe this

[@beautytalkwithkey5893]

This touched my heart I cried

[@Krfran14]

there are no words... crying..anointing of God

[@DPoke-mn2ot]

YEAH THAT IS REAL TORAL PRAISE RIGHT THERE. HALLELUIA. TOOK ME A WHILE TO COMMENT. THREW ME INTO THE SPIRIT AND I WENT TO ANOTHER PLACE IN GOD THE CREATOR. YALL ANNOINTED. STAY TOGETHER.I SEEN BEAUTIFUL HILARY CLINTON AND MR. PRESIDENT CLINTON.

[@Teebee407]

Kudos to the tenors sing "knowing my help correctly!!!!

[@ziionspeakz1506]

them white folks didn't know what to do but smile. God has been our way maker as a people and the best way to celebrate is to shout and SANG 🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥

[@therealphiljohn]

Isaiah C. Robinson I couldn’t have said it better!

[@lauramorgan2928]

A peculiar people! We go in the spirit and Praise him!

[@reddfyareddfya]

Right !! 😁😁😁 They were lost & probably didn't know the song either !!

[@Teebee407]

Hahaha

[@OsheyBaddest]

@@reddfyareddfya 😭💀

[@ajaxshams4999]

The best show. EVER!

[@swesley275]

In tears 😭. This blessed me today. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@jdkey76]

Took that cast right on outta there! Yes yes yes!!!

[@ryanfoster3747]

When the camera pans over the audiences at the end you can see Bill and Hillary Clinton at the bottom left of the screen.

[@danainixon4268]

I’m not crying, you are 🥺😭

[@27Socrates]

OMG!!! This gave me LIFE!!!

[@mangamango2350]

YES! O sing unto YOUR FATHER Mighty Children of The MOST HIGH! 👑🤴🏽👸🏾💫🙏🏽💒🔥🕊🍃 HALLELUJAH! GLORY TO GOD! 📯🎀🎵💞

[@allanbryant3435]

Wow... I’m here in tears, my god!! I felt this..

[@flitoursinternationalltd1028]

WOWWWWWWWW WHAT MY HEART STOPPED THANK YOU LORD I MEAN THIS IS THE HOLY GHOST AT IT'S FINEST JESUS

[@shevy_shev93]

GOD BLESS THEMMMMMMMMMM!

[@michellealmiron6662]

this made me believe and fall in love with god all over gain. thankyou

[@Jay2k2323]

Yesssssss

[@1967carson]

Thanks - it was FAB!!! I am one of the pr's for Margaret Shug Avery!

[@stressmuffin]

I’m shedding tears watching this beautiful finale. If I was there in that theatre, I would have no shame loudly saying, “Hallelujah Queen!” (For Cynthia Erivo). Then when Cynthia and the other Broadway queen of mine, Jennifer Holiday, doing their gospel powerhouse vocals together, I’d shout perhaps repeatedly, “Ameeeeeeeeeeen Sisters!”, a line from Godspell y’all. 😊 I’m looking forward to see the film adaption of this beautiful musical.

[@LGnLA]

Sir in the brown on the end, you betta sannnng those deeep notes!!! 💕💕💕💕

[@kikiwithkaykay]

Hallelujah and Amen! I felt this omg. I'm so happy it showed up in my recommendations especially during the climate we are in right now.

[@KimberlyKingCounselingllc]

Thank you for posting this.. great view.. my favorite song and I know the show was awesome.. oh and thanks for panning the audience, saw my favorite actress. #mariskahargitay

[@eaqua56]

Our sound is imitated but can’t be replicated

[@jaypremium9605]

Omg you were in there!? Yall sounded so amazing!

[@sarahb6163]

​@@jaypremium9605OUR✊🏿

[@kyrelterrhaun]

This is powerful

[@mrsixoneej]

All I can say is wow I’m tears. Powerful

[@LGnLA]

Between you all and the group RESOUND, singing this BEAUTIFUL heart&soul felt song... I have got my ENTIRE LIFE! BIG THANKS FOR SHARING!!! Bruh on the end closet to the camera, that voice... lawwwwd YASSSS! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@omarvelous09]

I heard about this final performance, and everyone said it was crazy. Wish I was there…

[@0xTRellyx0]

Such a beautiful thing! 🙌🏾

[@royh933]

Where are the Tenors!!!? Child they need some Chicago Mass up there...= ME! LOL

[@kbv650]

brahhh, this was amazing...God be the glory!

[@Geminiluv7]

Powerful!

[@corintha123]

What in the what just happened there? My God! I can't explain the way I feel I can't explain it!

[@LGnLA]

Wow just WOW!!!!! Chills, tears my God, yasssssssss!❤❤❤❤❤

[@mxnolis]

not religious at all, I’m kinda against it. But the music is amazing. The Amens are out of this world, whoever wrote this originally with those harmonies and that melody is very talented. Gives you goosebumps. Credit to the music, and the musicians for making it feel so other worldly; not the religious aspect

[@ianwade7950]

Richard Smallwood is the reason for this song

[@Jay2k2323]

The music came from God to Richard Smallwood. That's why you feel "goosebumps". The musicians are also being used by God so thanking them is also thanking God for their gifts and anointing. It's otherworldly because it is otherworldly. God is not of this world that's why this song is soo powerful

[@onewoman4274]

They did Richard Smallwood PROUD!

[@TheRedcat14]

This is forever my favorite show. They’re all so simply amazing.

[@anitacurtis8240]

This is so powerful as the anointing filled the place. Please note that this is Jennifer Hudson and not Jennifer Holiday.

[@hyenanutz]

That is Jennifer Holliday in this clip.

[@girlmusician24]

I hope I can see the color purple play someday.

[@joshandallo2170]

YES SING FOR JESUS!

[@eMMusical]

OMG... I'm in tears..

[@cadencestephens2016]

Don't mind me I'm just bawling

[@cajohnson82]

From the bottom of my heart... thank you for posting this

[@KimberlyFarmer79]

This is so amazing!

[@mjamitche5245]

The song starts at 7:22 for those who just came here for that.

[@elainawaggoner1578]

So powerful

[@sethbender2863]

Beautiful. Absolutely amazing

[@mahoganycoy1517]

Thank you so much for posting this video!! ❤💜💙💖 this blessed my soul

[@rawr7002]

WOW JUST WOW.😭

[@smileycakes9593]

Yup.... i would have been on the floor. 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@katepeterson5326]

That was powerful!!

[@SEFYH]

My Lord...Thank yah, Heavenly Father!!!!!

[@k.s4075]

Amazing

[@StephWithTheMess]

Gets me every time!!!

[@mik7564]

Yes Yes YESSSS.

[@BrandeeChristyn]

Beautiful 🙌🏾

[@kosstom]

Pelos de punta 👏🏼 tremendo, tremendo, amazing 🤭

[@kinlol]

It suppose to be another years!!! Or North America tour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cccsss9010]

Powerful