THE COLOR PURPLE
 


An adaptation of the novel by Alice Walker and film by Steven Spielberd, "The Color Purple is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who - through love - finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. [It's] a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life." -www.colorpurple.com

 

VIDEO CLIP OF THE MUSICAL



2006 Tony Award
Best Actress in a Musical (LaChanze)

2006 Theatre World Award
Felicia P. Fields
Elisabeth Withers-Mendes

BROADWAY PREMIERE
Dec 1, 2005
 
COMPOSERS & LYRICISTS
Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray

LIBRETTISTS
Marsha Norman and Alice Walker
 
ORIGINAL CAST
LaChanze, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, Felicia P. Fields, Darlesia Cearcy, Kingsley Leggs, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Krisha Marcano

DIRECTOR
Gary Griffin

CHOREOGRAPHER
Donald Byrd
 
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