In this episode, Oprah talks with Danielle Brooks, Tony-nominated Broadway star, about her role as Sofia in The Color Purple. They discuss Danielle's life-changing trip to Broadway, how God prepared her for the role, and how her rendition of 'Hell No' helped her overcome fear. They also share what playing Sofia means to them and how it has transformed both of their lives forever.
Playing the role of Sophia in The Color Purple on Broadway gave Danielle Brooks confidence and reassurance in her artistic choices.
The music in The Color Purple, including songs like 'Hell No' and 'I'm Here', offers messages of love, resilience, and finding strength in adversity.
Deep dives
Transformative Experience and Confidence
Playing the role of Sophia in the color purple on Broadway was a transformative experience for Danielle Brooks. It gave her more confidence as an artist and reassurance in the choices she makes. It reminded her that black women have a space in the world where they can be seen and heard.
The Healing Power of Music
The musical adaptation of the color purple on screen has powerful and healing music that resonates deeply. Songs like 'I'm Here' and 'Hell No' offer messages of love, joy, resilience, and standing in your truth. The music is about finding strength and knowing that you deserve a bountiful life.
The Gift of Sophia
Playing Sophia gave Danielle Brooks the gift of living in her power and strength. Sophia's iconic line 'Hell No' reminds her to reject fear, self-doubt, and feelings of unworthiness. It's a reminder that even in the face of adversity, you can persevere, be restored, and find yourself again.
Sofia, Sofia, Sofia! In the final episode of this three-part series, Oprah sits down with TV, Film and Tony-nominated Broadway star Danielle Brooks to talk about her role as Sofia in The Color Purple. In this captivating conversation, the pair discusses Danielle’s life-changing trip to Broadway as a teenager, how God prepared her for this role, and how her rendition of the song ‘Hell No’ helped her cast out fear and disbelief. In a passing of the torch, Oprah and Danielle also share what playing Sofia means to them and how it has transformed both of their lives forever. This is a Harpo Production in association with Warner Bros. Pictures.