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Birth Place: Kosciusko, MS, USA

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Oprah Winfrey is best known for her talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which was the highest-rated television program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011 in Chicago. Dubbed the "Queen of All Media", she was the richest African American of the 20th century and North America's first black multi-billionaire, and has been ranked the greatest black philanthropist in American history. She has also been sometimes ranked as the most influential woman in the world.

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The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2015]
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The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2005]
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From the Mississippi Delta
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical

Oprah WinfreyThe Color Purple

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Musical

Oprah Winfrey, The Color Purple

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Village Theatre's Soaring New Production Of THE COLOR PURPLE Begins May 27 Photo
Village Theatre's Soaring New Production Of THE COLOR PURPLE Begins May 27
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025

Beloved Seattle theater mainstay, Director Timothy McCuen Piggee (Hello, Dolly!), brings a triumphant new take to Village Theatre's production of The Color Purple, a powerful musical celebration of resilience and self-discovery featuring a Grammy Award-winning score infused with jazz, gospel, ragtime and the blues, with music supervision by American theater legend Sheilah V Walker (Broadway's Porgy and Bess and Ragtime, The Color Purple National Tour).
Video: Josh Groban Performs New Song on 'Be Alright' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Photo
Video: Josh Groban Performs New Song on 'Be Alright' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2025

To celebrate the release of his new retrospective album 'Gems', Tony-nominee and bestselling singer Josh Groban visited Good Morning America on Friday to perform 'Be Alright,' one of two new songs on the album. Watch Groban's performance now!
Listen: Josh Groban Releases Career-Spanning Collection 'Gems' Photo
Listen: Josh Groban Releases Career-Spanning Collection 'Gems'
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2025

Tony Award-nominated performer Josh Groban has released his newly curated career-spanning collection, Gems. The 18-track retrospective body of work collates essential highlights from his storied career to date alongside two brand new songs. Listen to it now!
Photos: Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Heidi Klum Visit SUNSET BOULEVARD on Broadway Photo
Photos: Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Heidi Klum Visit SUNSET BOULEVARD on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 26, 2025

Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, and Heidi Klum all came to see the Broadway musical Sunset Boulevard. After the show, they joined the cast backstage. See below for the photos! 
Photos: Oprah & Gayle Visit Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE on Broadway Photo
Photos: Oprah & Gayle Visit Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 24, 2025

See photos of Oprah and Gayle at Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose on Broadway! Learn more about the Broadway production and see how to purchase tickets!
Cast Set For Zimmerman's RIGHT BEFORE I GO at Curtis Theatre Photo
Cast Set For Zimmerman's RIGHT BEFORE I GO at Curtis Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2025

Playwright/Director, Stan Zimmerman has set his cast for a special one night performance of his suicide awareness play, Right Before I Go. Learn more about the show here!
Jackie Evancho Drops Original New Single 'Worthy' Photo
Jackie Evancho Drops Original New Single 'Worthy'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

Vocalist Jackie Evancho continues her musical transformation with the release of two new singles this spring. Worthy, written by Evancho and produced by Smash Mouth’s Greg Camp, is out now. Listen to it here!
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS Sets Hulu Debut Photo
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS Sets Hulu Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

The World According To Allee Willis, the new documentary about the late songwriter, will be available to stream on Hulu beginning April 5. The film features interviews with Mark Cuban, Cyndi Lauper, Lily Tomlin, Paul Reubens, and more.
David Blaine Extends Las Vegas Residency Due to Overwhelming Demand Photo
David Blaine Extends Las Vegas Residency Due to Overwhelming Demand
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

David Blaine, the world’s most iconic illusionist, endurance artist, and mentalist – has announced a nine show extension of his critically-acclaimed production, David Blaine: Live in Las Vegas.
Photos: GYPSY Welcomes Oprah Winfrey For A Backstage Visit Photo
Photos: GYPSY Welcomes Oprah Winfrey For A Backstage Visit
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Oprah Winfrey embraced six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and the cast of GYPSY backstage at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway this past Tuesday night after watching the performance. Check out photos from her visit with the cast.
Rob Bell's WE'LL GET BACK TO YOU Comes to Lancaster Photo
Rob Bell's WE'LL GET BACK TO YOU Comes to Lancaster
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

 A Job Interview Gone-So-Wrong-It's-Right  We'll Get Back to You is a sharp comedy and an unexpectedly profound theatrical experience, centering on Viva, a job applicant whose interview is anything but typical. 
Josh Groban to Release Retrospective Collection 'Gems'; Listen to a New Single Photo
Josh Groban to Release Retrospective Collection 'Gems'; Listen to a New Single
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025

Josh Groban will release his newly curated career-spanning collection, Gems, on May 2. The collection collates essential highlights from his storied career to date alongside two brand new songs. Listen to the new song 'Be Alright' now!
Photos: Inside the 97th Oscars with Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, & More Photo
Photos: Inside the 97th Oscars with Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025

Take a look inside Hollywood’s biggest night! Throughout the ceremony, Broadway alums and past Oscar winners, including Rachel Zegler, Emma Stone, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Robert Downey, Jr., and more, took the stage to present awards.
A Broadway Guide to the Oscars Photo
A Broadway Guide to the Oscars
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 2, 2025

In just hours, the 97th Oscars will kick off at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. What should theatre-lovers look out for at the ceremony? Let BroadwayWorld be your guide.
Interview: T.J. Wilkins And Shanice of 44, THE MUSICAL at Kirk Douglas Theatre Photo
Interview: T.J. Wilkins And Shanice of 44, THE MUSICAL at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Feb 27, 2025

Broadway World talks with T.J. Wilkins and Shanice of 44, The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through March 23rd. Actor and singer T.J. Wilkins has performed with Stevie Wonder, The Jacksons, John Legend, and Beyoncé, shined on NBC’s The Voice, and been nominated for a Grammy for his song in Disney’s The Lion King.  Shanice performed with Ella Fitzgerald at age 11, has collaborated with Kenny Loggins, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Justin Timberlake, and Josh Groban, been nominated for Grammys for her bestselling, chart-topping albums, and starred in her own reality show on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
Rachel Zegler & More Added to Oscars Presenters Lineup Photo
Rachel Zegler & More Added to Oscars Presenters Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025

Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, stars of the forthcoming Snow White reimagining, have been added to the presenter lineup for the 97th Oscars this Sunday.
Oprah Winfrey To Host New Primetime Television Event Photo
Oprah Winfrey To Host New Primetime Television Event
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

After addressing topics like weight loss and artificial intelligence with in-depth conversations over the past year, Oprah Winfrey is now tackling the inevitable phase of life every woman will face: menopause.
CAP UCLA Announces Future Visions, A Celebration Of Emerging YoungArts Filmmakers Photo
CAP UCLA Announces Future Visions, A Celebration Of Emerging YoungArts Filmmakers
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) in partnership with YoungArts, the national foundation for the advancement of artists, will present Future Visions, a celebration of YoungArts award winners' burgeoning artistry in filmmaking and storytelling at the UCLA Nimoy Theater on Saturday, March 22.
The Town Hall to Present THE VOICE OF WHITNEY: A Symphonic Celebration on Valentine's Photo
The Town Hall to Present THE VOICE OF WHITNEY: A Symphonic Celebration on Valentine's Day Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The Town Hall will celebrate Houston and the premiere of The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration, conducted by internationally renowned conductor and music director Sean Mayes, featuring Pops of Color. Learn more!
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit Photo
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
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What awards has Oprah Winfrey been nominated for?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple.

What awards has Oprah Winfrey won?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple.

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