The Color Purple
Give thanks this morning, children of Broadway, and throw in a hearty hallelujah. "The Color Purple" has been born again, and its conversion is a glory to behold.
New York Times
Why see The Color Purple?
I'm beautiful and i'm here.
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning story by American novelist and poet Alice Walker, The Color Purple revival features an adapted book by Tony winner Marsha Norman and a jazz, ragtime, and gospel-infused score by Grammy Award-winning writing team Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray. This critically acclaimed, landmark musical makes its much anticipated Muny premiere this summer.
What is the story?
Opening in late 2015 and running for two years thereafter, the Broadway production of The Color Purple won two Tony Awards, including the award for Best Revival of a Musical. A tale of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, it chronicles 40 years in the life of Celie, an African American woman who survives abuse and prejudice in the American south.
Cast
Tracee Beazer as Shug Avery
Nasia Thomas as Nettie
Evan Tyrone Martin as Mister
Gilbert Domally as Harpo
Nicole Michelle Haskins as Sofia
Anastacia McCleskey as Celie
Jade Jones as Standby for Sofia
Jos N. Banks, Shantel Cribbs, Erica Durham, Duane Martin Foster, Damon J. Gillespie, Kennedy Holmes, Omega Jones, Sage Lee, Alicia Reve Like, Melanie Loren, Daniea Osseni, Grant James Reynolds, Paris Proche Richardson, Amber Alexandria Rose, Alexis Roston, Owen Scales, Rodney Thompson and Sean Walton.
The company will also be joined by the Muny youth ensemble.
Creative
Directed by Lili-Anne Brown
Choreographed by Breon Arzell
Music direction by Jermaine Hill
Associate Choreographer Carollette Phillips
Reviews
Customer reviews
Heather
Riveting Performances!
I saw this performance in Sacramento at Music Circus this afternoon. It was INCREDIBLE! Angela Wildflower as Celie was absolutely riveting: real, vulnerable, engaging. Our whole audience was sucked in from the first lines until the encore. The story was told with gentleness, but still had dark undertones. Sofia (played by Amma Osei) was a delightful break from the seriousness and has the most beautiful, deep, belting alto. When Celie realizes at the end that she is worth something and sings that she is beautiful just the way she is, she brought down the house! There wasn't a dry eye in the room! It reminded me about the power of musical theater to tell a story and make people feel transported. BRAVO TO THE CAST, every last one! ... Read more
Monica Willis
Wonderful night
Saw the traveling show in Charlotte North Carolina and was so impressed. My mother loved it. It was so great that I am looking forward to seeing it again in Houston. ... Read more
Ellen R.
Enargy & Pathos
Phenomenal peoduction at Las Vegas Smth
Center. Loved the energy and talent,
balancing the difficult emotions.
Great front row seats, tho no seat is bad at
Smith Center.
Dinner at Casa Don Juan's capped a lovely
afternoon ... Read more
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