The Pulitzer-Winning Story Comes To Life

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 theater event, coming to the Goodman Theatre this season with direction by Lili-Anne Brown. The original Broadway production was nominated for nine Tony Awards in 2006, including Best Musical. Don't miss this fantastic new production - one that is sure to capture the soul and spirit of the original.

What Is The Colour Purple About?

Life in the 1930s American South is hard, especially for Celie - a young African-American girl from a poor background. She lives with her abusive father until, at the tender age of just fourteen, she is married off to a man to be his wife, servant and tend to any needs he might have. The Colour Purple is a tender coming-of-age story that follows Celie as she discovers the power or love and of her own strength through friendships forged with several remarkable women.