Original tape date: June 29, 2007.
The gifted performer, LaChanze, speaks about the development of her Tony-winning role in the musical, "The Color Purple," and of the personal tragedy that she was able to overcome.
LaChanze Actress
Linda Winer Critic, Newsday
The acclaimed television series Women in Theatre returns for a fifth season with 13 new interviews -- with major directors, designers, actors, lyricists, composers and producers -- conducted by Linda Winer, theatre critic forNewsday. Read the press release for the all-new fifth season. The complete guest list for all five seasons is also available.
Women in Theatre is produced by The League of Professional Theatre Women: Ruth Mayleas, Betty Corwin, and Harriet Slaughter. Research: Amy Schwegel. The entire Women in Theatre series will become part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.
The series' theme song is "The Glamorous Life" from A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Alex Rybeck, noted pianist and music director. DVD's of the series are available from the Theatre Communications Group's website.
