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Faith, Fire, and Shug Avery: Aeriel Williams Honors Black Women's Legacy in Her Goodman Theatre Debut

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By Marshelle Sanders In her breakout role as Shug Avery in The Color Purple at the Goodman Theatre, Aeriel Williams shares a powerful story, both onstage and off. In a heartfelt interview, the Chicago native reflects on her full-circle journey: from portraying Squeak in a touring production to now embodying the iconic Shug in her … Continued
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Faith, Fire, and Shug Avery: Aeriel Williams Honors Black Women's Legacy in Her Goodman Theatre Debut

By Marshelle Sanders In her breakout role as Shug Avery in The Color Purple at the Goodman Theatre, Aeriel Williams shares a powerful story, both onstage and off. In a heartfelt interview, the Chicago native reflects on her full-circle journey: from portraying Squeak in a touring production to now embodying the iconic Shug in her … Continued

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Chicago Defender broke the news in on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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