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Why Danielle Brooks Cried on the First Day of Rehearsal

Aired on 12/19/2015 | CC tv-14
Danielle Brooks, best known for her role as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson on the Netflix hit Orange Is the New Black, is making her Broadway debut with The Color Purple. Oprah sat down with Danielle, as well as her castmates Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, to discuss how the experience has affected her life. Find out why Danielle wept on the first day of rehearsals.

Tune in Saturday, December 19, at 10/9c for the hourlong special.

Full Episodes

Full Episodes

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Season 1 Episode 101

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Extended Sneak Peek at the New Movie: The Color Purple

Season 1 Episode 101

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Clips

OWN Celebrates the Color Purple: Oprah's Audition

OWN Celebrates the Color Purple: Oprah's Audition

 OWN Celebrates the Color Purple: Oprah's Quote

OWN Celebrates the Color Purple: Oprah's Quote

 OWN Celebrates the Color Purple: Oprah on The Color Purple

OWN Celebrates the Color Purple: Oprah on The Color Purple

 OWN Celebrates the Color Purple: How Oprah Got the Role as Sofia

OWN Celebrates the Color Purple: How Oprah Got the Role as Sofia

 Why Danielle Brooks Cried on Day 1 of 'Color Purple' Rehearsals

Why Danielle Brooks Cried on the First Day of Rehearsal

 Jennifer Hudson on Instantly Bonding With the 'Color Purple' Cast

Jennifer Hudson on Instantly Bonding with Her Color Purple Castmates
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