In 2007 Fantasia of "American Idol" took over the role of Celie in the musical based on this Alice Walker novel
... A national tour of "The Color Purple" 
began on the 17th of April, 2007 and starting at the ... Theater-goers will be able 
to see American Idol Season 3 winner replay her starring role of Celie at The Arie
... [DOC] [TLE] The Color Purple News and Information | Broadway Theatre ... [PAR] By Brian Scott Lipton  Sep 26, 2007  New York City  Theater News ... American 
Idol champion Fantasia serves up a spectacular portrayal of Celie ... Fantasia 
Barrino Singer Fantasia Barrino will take over the role of Celie in ...