LaKisha Jones sees ‘Purple’
Following in the footsteps of Fantasia Barrino, “American Idol” finalist LaKisha Jones also is headed for the stage of “The Color Purple.”
Jones will join the Broadway cast of the show staring Dec. 19. She will sing the show’s opening number, “Mysterious Ways.”
Also joining the cast is Chaka Khan, who will play Sofia, beginning Jan. 9, and BeBe Winans as Harpo. After Khan joins the show, Jones will fill in as Sofia for matinee performances.
Jones, a native of Flint, Mich., finished in fourth place on the sixth season of “Idol.” She spent the summer with other “Idol” finalists on the American Idols Live tour, and she has started work on her debut CD.
Season 3 “Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino has been performing in “The Color Purple” as Celie. She is signed to keep performing through Jan. 6.
The Color Purple, American Idol, LaKisha Jones, Fantasia Barrino
October 16th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
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