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Opened: April 17, 2007

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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 20

Photo Coverage: The Apple Tree Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - Dec 15, 2006


A star-studded after-party followed the opening of The Apple Tree at Studio 54 on December 14th!

Photo Coverage: The Apple Tree Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Dec 15, 2006


The Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Apple Tree, with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and book by Bock and Harnick, opened at Studio 54 on Thursday, December 14th after beginning previews on Tuesday, November 28th

In the Heights to Offer Discount Tix for Show Previews
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2006


The new musical In the Heights will offer specially priced preview tickets during its four-week preview period

Special $25 preview Tickets for New Musical IN THE HEIGHTS
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2006


Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Jill Furman, the producers of the new musical IN THE HEIGHTS, are pleased to announce specially priced preview tickets during its four-week preview period.

The Color Purple Recoups on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2006


Since its first preview on November 1, 2005 THE COLOR PURPLE has the highest cumulative attendance figures of any new Broadway show of the 2005-2006 season. Nearly 750,000 audience members from across the country and around the world have seen the production.

'Purple' Opens Calls for Bway and Tour Held Nov. 28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2006


On Tuesday, November 28th, the producers of the hit musical The Color Purple will hold an open casting call for current roles and future replacements for both Broadway and the upcoming national tour, kicking off at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre in April, 2007

Goodspeed's 2007 Season Brings 'Rain,' 'Shoes' and 1776
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2006


Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 44th season of shows, all of which will be presented at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT.

In the Heights w/ Lopez, Gonzalez, Olivo Opens Off-Bway 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2006


Priscilla Lopez, Mandy Gonzalez and Karen Olivo will star in In the Heights, which is now set to open Off-Broadway on February 8th

Photo Coverage: The Apple Tree Meet & Greet
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2006


The Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Bock and Harnick's The Apple Tree will begin previews Tuesday, November 28th and open officially on Thursday, December 14th

The Color Purple Celebrates 1st Year on Broadway, 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2006


The smash hit musical, The Color Purple, nominated for eleven 2006 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the recipient of a Best Actress Tony Award, for LaChanze (as Celie), celebrates its first year anniversary on Broadway

Fields Set for 'Purple' Tour; Williams is Sofia on Bway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2006


Chicago native Felicia P. Fields will reprise her 2006 Tony-nominated role of Sofia in the national tour of the hit musical The Color Purple, while NaTasha Yvette Williams will succeed her on Broadway

Bayardelle, White, Marshall Join The Color Purple, 11/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2006


On November 5th, LaChanze will bid farewell to The Color Purple, the musical in which she gives a Tony Award-winning performance as Celie

Tickets for The Color Purple in Chicago Go On Sale 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2006


Tickets for The Color Purple in Chicago will go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 20

LaJolla Adds Shows by Sheik, Power, Etc. to 2007 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2006


La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Des McAnuff has announced three of the six shows that will be included in the upcoming 2007 La Jolla Playhouse season

New Musical In the Heights to Scale Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2006


An original new musical will be brought off-Broadway by a team that includes two producers of The Drowsy Chaperone

The Color Purple to Begin Casting in Chicago, 7/14-7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2006


The Color Purple will begin the casting process in Chicago July 14 - 18 for the National Tour of the Broadway smash hit musical, which will kick off at the Cadillac Palace Theatre April 17, 2007

The Color Purple Breaks Broadway Theatre House Record
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2006


The Color Purple has broken the Broadway Theatre's house record for the week ending July 2

2006 Drama League Award Nominees Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2006


The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Roger T. Danforth and Gabriel Shanks, Co-Managing Directors) proudly announces nominations for the 2005-06 Drama League Awards, to be awarded at the 72nd Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 5, 2006 (Noon) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square.

Broadway in Chicago Season to Include Pirate Queen, Doubt, Legends and More
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2006


Broadway in Chicago's 2006-2007 season will feature The Pirate Queen, Doubt, Twelve Angry Men, Legends and more

Chicago Gears Up for The Color Purple Tour with Group Sales Event
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2006


On Monday, March 20, Broadway In Chicago welcomed 1,500 community group leaders to the Cadillac Palace Theatre at an exclusive event to kick off the national tour of the Broadway musical The Color Purple

The Color Purple to play Cadillac Palace Theatre April 2007
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2006


The Producers of THE COLOR PURPLE are proud to announce that the National Tour of the Broadway smash hit musical will premiere April 2007 at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre in association with Broadway In Chicago.

The Color Purple to Launch National Tour in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2006


The Color Purple will soon spread across the country in a national tour, which will kick off in Chicago in April of 2007

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