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Opened: February 1, 2004

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Based on the novel by Alice Walker and the Warner Brothers/Amblin Entertainment film

A teenager gives birth to two of her father's children and then is married off to a man who sought her sister. The man convinces the sisters' father to separate the two and makes sure they never communicate by intercepting letters between them. Abused and alone, the heroine struggles to find her identity and love.

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The Color Purple - New York Articles Page 20

Fall Broadway Season Officially Kicks Off; Listings Guide
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2005


The League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc. today announced the new fall season, highlighted by big names, up-and-coming talent, classic shows, and new works.

Color Purple Casting Announced, with LaChanze to Star
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2005


LaChanze has been announced as the star of the upcoming musical The Color Purple, which will begin previews at the Broadway Theatre on November 1st

Broadway Gospel Celebration: 11 To Benefit BC/EFA
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2005


Host Star Jones ('The View') and special guest Deborah Cox (Aida) will join Tony Award nominee Michael McElroy (Big River) and The Broadway Inspirational Voices for the return of BROADWAY GOSPEL CELEBRATION: 11 a special evening of gospel music to benefit BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS on Sunday, October 16 at 8 PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

Photo Flash: The Color Purple Front of House Goes Up
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2005


The marquee for The Color Purple, which will begin previews on October 25th and open on December 1st, has been put up at the Broadway Theatre

The Color Purple to Open on Broadway December 1, Previews Begin October 25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2005


The Associated Press reports that the musical will open later this year at the Broadway Theatre. Casting is currently underway.

Ivey and Bryggman Receive Richard Seff Award
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2005


The Rivals' Dana Ivey and Twelve Angry Men's Larry Bryggman have been chosen as the 2005 recipients of Actors' Equity's Richard Seff Award

The Color Purple Will Receive Summer Workshop
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2005


The musical adaptation of The Color Purple, which is aiming for a fall Broadway slot, will workshop in New York this summer

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