BROADWAY THEATER
1681 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
THE COLOUR PURPLE
Blessed with talent "A bright odyssey of survival and triumph with a fairy-tale sense of wonder, 'Purple' strikes sparks."
Ben Brantley, New York Times
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18 reviews, average rating: 
(4.5 Stars)
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 |
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