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Podcast: DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell
Episode: “A PhD in Wicked” with Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
Description: Connor and Dylan are joined by Phylicia Pearl Mpasi (The Color Purple, The Lion King). Recorded in the afterglow of the 96th Academy Awards and release of Ariana Grande’s latest album, these three are basking in pop culture before diving into this fabulous chat. Phylicia stars as Young Celie in the movie musical of The Color Purple, alongside Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Hensen, and Danielle Brooks. She speaks about the support she received from Cynthia Erivo, as well as her co-star Halle Bailey, her “guiding light” throughout filming. Phylicia dishes on “She Be Mine” literally being hers, syncing up Celies...