Alice Walker

Gary Griffin

Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray

Directed by Gary Griffin  Choreography by Donald Byrd  Set Design by John Lee Beatty  Costume Design by Paul Tazewell  Lighting Design by Brian MacDevitt  Sound Design by Jon Weston  Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick  Adapted for Stage by Marsha Norman

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Oprah Winfrey Presents THE COLOR PURPLE, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony Awards®, THE COLOR PURPLE is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love and a Broadway phenomenon. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is capturing the hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a community of joy.

“BLESSED WITH TALENT. A bright odyssey of survival and triumph with a fairy-tale sense of wonder.” Ben Brantley, The New York Times “It’s fabulous! A soaring, joyful Broadway Musical.” --Richard Corliss, TIME
 

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