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Danielle Brooks transforms into iconic singer Mahalia Jackson

AP, 03 Apr 2021
Thanks to a passing comment from fellow “The Color Purple” Broadway star Jennifer Hudson, a seed was planted for Danielle Brooks to play Mahalia Jackson. The actor talks about “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia,” as well as possibly joining the Broadway production of “The Piano Lesson.” (April 2)

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