Broadway Theater

Opened : December 1st 2005

Nominated for 9 Tony Awards 2006
Including Best Musical

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

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.

Creators
Lyrics by: Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray
Music by: Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray
Book by: Marsha Norman
Gary Griffin (Direction)
Donald Byrd (Choreography)
John Lee Beatty (Scenic Design)
Paul Tazewell (Costume Design)
Brian MacDevitt (Lighting Design)
Jon Weston (Sound Design)
Jonathan Tunick (Orchestrations)
Kevin Stites (Musical Supervision)
Linda Twine (Musical Direction)

Starring
Zonya Love as Cecile
Elisabeth Withers-Mendes as Shug Avery
Natascha Yvette White as Sofia
Chaka Khan as Sofia (at evening performances)
Montego Glover as Nettie
Alton Fitzgerald White as Mister
Bebe Williams as Harpo
Krisha Marcano as Squeak
LaKisha Jones as Church soloist

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

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