The producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that Grand Rapids will host the national touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for 8 performances, March 30-April 4, 2010. Tickets go on sale Sunday, January 17th at 10AM on Ticketmaster.com.
Nominated for eleven Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE COLOR PURPLE opened on December 1, 2005 at the Broadway Theatre where it ran for over two record-breaking years. It is 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 the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love.
THE COLOR PURPLE Performance Schedule:
Tuesday, March 30 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, March 31 at 7:30pm
Thursday, April 1 at 2:00pm
Thursday, April 1 at 7:30pm
Friday, April 2 at 8:00pm
Saturday, April 3 at 2:00pm
Saturday, April 3 at 8:00pm
Sunday, April 4 at 3:00pm
Michael Kuchwara, the Associated Press described THE COLOR PURPLE as "a Roof-Raising story of triumph." And Richard Corliss of TIME Magazine said, "[it is] a soaring, epic tale. It made a joyful noise in my heart." Elysa Gardner from USA Today raved, "Pure heart! It celebrates the inspiring relationships of faith and love, A Broadway hit!"
THE COLOR PURPLE features a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner
Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Grammy Award®-winning composers/lyricists
Brenda Russell,
Allee Willis and
Stephen Bray, and choreography by
Donald Byrd. Rounding out the creative team are Tony Award®-winner
John Lee Beatty (sets),
Paul Tazewell (costumes), Tony Award®-winner
Brian MacDevitt (lighting),
Jon Weston (sound),
Jonathan Tunick (orchestrations) and
Kevin Stites (Music Supervisor).
THE COLOR PURPLE is produced by Joyful Noisemakers, LLC, helmed by Stephen Kane and Michael McFadden who collectively share theatrical touring credits spanning nearly three decades on four continents. These gentlemen have long been principal partners of Phoenix Entertainment and have an impressive international production repertoire that includes the following featured touring ventures: Grease starring
Frankie Avalon, The
Will Rogers Follies starring
Larry Gatlin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Gypsy, Man of La Mancha, The Pajama Game, Fame, Godspell, The Vagina Monologues, The King & I, Smokey Joe's Café, Singin' in the Rain, Buddy, Ring of Fire and Late Nite Catechism, among others.
The original cast recording is available on EMI/Angel Records, and THE COLOR PURPLE: A Memory Book of the Broadway Musical (Avalon/Carroll & Graf) is available in bookstores now.
THE COLOR PURPLE is affordably priced at $25-$67 and will perform 8 shows at DeVos Performance Hall between Tuesday, March 30 and Sunday, April 4, 2010. Tickets are available at DeVos Performance Hall box office located at 303 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, and the Broadway Grand Rapids box office located at 122 Lyon Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Tickets may also be obtained by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet location, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available through www.BroadwayGrandRapids.org or by calling Broadway Grand Rapids at 616-235-6285.
