Jennifer Hudson is pushing the exit button.

I have found an extended family in the cast ofThe Color Purplethat will go far beyond my commitment on-stage.

I owe so much to the Broadway community and our audiences.

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Credit: Matthew Murphy

My heart is full as I say to Broadway, until we meet again.

Headley, meanwhile, is a Tony-winning stage name best known for her title performance inAida.

We can all relate to the characters in some way.

I always said maybe when I got to 35, Id be ready to do theater.

Its a year earlier, but its perfect.

I wanted to be more stationary and focused, because this is something you cant half-ass.

I didnt want anything else to be in the way.