Fan Casting Cynthia Erivo as Shug Avery in The Color Purple: Musical

boywithluv made this fan casting suggestion on August 25, 2020. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Cynthia Erivo as Shug Avery in The Color Purple: Musical

Cynthia ErivoUnited Kingdom

37 years old
Cynthia Erivo (born 8 January 1987) is an English actress, singer, and songwriter. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Grammy Award and a Tony Award, in addition to nominations f...
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The Color Purple: Musical

The Color Purple: Musical

Film Adaption of the Broadway Musical
by Alice Walker
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the ...
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Cynthia Erivo is known for her roles in The Rape of Recy Taylor, Chaos Walking, and Bad Times at the El Royale. She has been suggested by fans for 953 roles on myCast, including Elphaba Thropp in Wicked. Similar actors include Janelle Monáe, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Lupita Nyong'o. Cynthia Erivo was suggested to play Shug Avery in The Color Purple: Musical by boywithluv. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Danai Gurira, Mary J. Blige, and Jennifer Hudson. The Color Purple: Musical has 16 roles, including Sophia, Celie, and Mister.

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