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The Colour Purple

The Colour Purple at Broadway Theater

Why see The Colour Purple?

From the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg comes a soul stirring new musical and landmark Broadway event.

Alice Walker's diverse and unforgettable characters come vividly to life on stage, blending dance with blues, gospel, jazz, swing, rural roots and African music.

The Color Purple is a saga of hope, inspiration and triumph. Based on the novel by Alice Walker and the Warner Brothers/Amblin Entertainment motion picture.

Dates
Previews from : 1st November 2005
Opened : 1st December 2005
Closed : 24 February 2008

Audience:  The Color Purple may be inappropriate for children aged 8 and under.  (Brief rear nudity, dimly lit)  Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Broadway Theater.

Run time:  2 hours and 40 minutes with one 15 minute intermission

Show Times

  Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Matinee - - 2 pm - - 2 pm 2 pm
Evening - 7 pm 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm 7:30 pm




Awards

Nominated for 9 Tony Awards 2006
Including Best Musical

Reviews

Customer reviews

18 reviews, average rating: (4.8 Stars)

Mrs. S.T.

High Point University Student

fantastic fantasia, enjoyed it to the utmost....... ... Read more

Victoria

Just sayin!

I've never seen this play yet and I want to tell you I just CANT WAIT!!!!!! So soon I will be writting you back telling you all about it!!!!!!Thank you. ... Read more

Tim B

Fan(tasia)astic!!!

I took my 14-year-old daughter to see this show and we both thought it was great. The music and singing was as good as anything I have heard. Fantasia did an excellent job as Celie. She was totally believable in the part. The others were super too. Sophia was a blast! Well worth seeing. Peace. ... Read more
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