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Opened: April 17, 2007

The Color Purple - 2007 - US Tour History , Info & More

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Oprah Winfrey presents this new musical based on Alice Walker's classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the landmark film by Steven Spielberg. The Color Purple is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman, who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. With a moving book and a score featuring gospel, jazz, ragtime and the blues, The Color Purple is ultimately a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life.

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The Color Purple - 2007 - US Tour Articles Page 19

'Saved!' Musical Joins Playwrights Horizons' 2007-8 Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2007


A musical adaptation of 2004 Christian high school comedy Saved will premiere at Off-Broadway's Playwrights Horizons (Grey Gardens) in the venue's 2007-8 season.

Photo Flash: The Color Purple in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2007


The first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple is currently receiving its premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, April 17 through July 22, 2007

Charm City Call Board - May 2007
by James Howard - May 22, 2007


Updated 05/22/2007! Tony Nominations reactions! Best Bet CD! Workshop announced!

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - April 27, 2007
by Charles Shubow - Apr 28, 2007


Rosie Leaves 'The View' and Broadway Musicals Will Suffer

Photo Coverage: Fantasia's Broadway Debut Celebration
by Walter McBride - Apr 24, 2007


A party celebrating the Broadway debut of 'American Idol' star Fantasia Barrino in the hit musical The Color Purple was held at Spotlight Live in Times Square on April 22nd.

Camelot, Color Purple, Etc. Part of Broadway/L.A. Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2007


Broadway/L.A. today announced the lineup for its three-show 2007-2008 Season, which features three Los Angeles premiere productions, with options to add on tickets for other hit Broadway titles.

The Color Purple Shatters Broadway Theatre House Record
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2007


Broadway's smash hit musical The Color Purple, now starring Fantasia, had its best 8-show week ever, shattering the house record at the Broadway Theatre, grossing $1,183,722.56 for the week ending April 15, 2007, its 76th week on Broadway.

Photo Coverage: Fantasia Opens in The Color Purple
by Walter McBride - Apr 11, 2007


American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino made Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie in The Color Purple on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7pm, at the Broadway Theatre!

Idol's Barrino Debuts in 'The Color Purple' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2007


American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino will make her Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie in The Color Purple, beginning tonight Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7pm, at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).

Behind the Scenes: How a Touring House Season is Created
by James Howard - Apr 4, 2007


Marks Chowning, Vice-President and Executive Director of the France-Merick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore explains how a Broadway Across America season is put together.

Hippodrome 2007-2008: Old, New, Bizarre, Leaves Me Blue
by James Howard - Mar 29, 2007


James Howard weighs in as Hippodrome announces 2007 - 2008 season of oldies, movies-to-stage shows and a circus act. And Avenue Q!

In the Heights Adds New Block of Tix and Student Matinees
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2007


In the Heights, the new critically acclaimed musical, announces a new block of tickets is now on sale for performances through Sunday, July 15, 2007.

The Color Purple Tour Plays Chicago 4/17-7/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2007


The first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) April, 17 through July 22, 2007.

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - March 16, 2007
by Charles Shubow - Mar 16, 2007


'The View' to celebrate Rosie's Birthday March 21 with Three Broadway Musical Performances

Baltimore/Washington Backstage �" March 8, 2007
by Charles Shubow - Mar 9, 2007


Now is the time of the year when speculation is at its highest about what the Baltimore/Washington region can expect next season.

More Details Announced for Ravinia's 2007 Musicals Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2007


Ravinia Festival Chairman Michael E. Lavin and President and CEO Welz Kauffman today announced details of the 2007 season of music theater and dance events.

Ahmanson Season Includes 'Sweeney,' 'Purple,' 'Q,' Etc.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2007


The 2007-2008 season at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre, which was announced today by CTG's Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, will be a yearlong celebration of the best in musical theatre.

Isaac Mizrahi to Host Miscast 2007 Benefit, March 12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2007


MCC Theater has announced that costume designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi will serve as host of its annual Gala, 'Miscast 2007,' to be held next Monday, March 12, 2007 at The Hammerstein Ballroom

American Idol's Fantasia Barrino to Join The Color Purple
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2007


Following an inspiring live performance on American Idol tonight, Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 8PM EST (8PM PST tape-delayed) on FOX TV, as well as an interview and performance scheduled to air on The Oprah Winfrey Show Wednesday, February 28, 2007 (check local listings), the producers of THE COLOR PURPLE confirm that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino is set to make her Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2007.

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - Feb. 15, 2007
by Charles Shubow - Feb 15, 2007


Broadway actors in 'Music and Lyrics' film with Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore

The Color Purple Plays 500th Performance February 13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2007


The Color Purple will celebrate its 500th performance tonight, Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 7:00PM at the Broadway Theatre

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - January 28,2007
by Charles Shubow - Jan 28, 2007


A weekly column for Baltimore/Washington and Broadway Theater

National Tour of The Color Purple Begins in Chicago, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2007


The first North American Tour of the Broadway hit The Color Purple will premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning April 17, 2007

Francesca Harper to Join Sweet Charity Tour as Helene
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2007


Francesca Harper, who is currently on leave from the Broadway cast of The Color Purple, has joined the cast of Sweet Charity and will perform the role of Helene opposite Molly Ringwald on tour.

BroadwayWorld.com Daylight Savings Time Book Report
by Naomi Plume - Mar 7, 2007


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