The Color Purple 2004 - Articles Page 18

Opened: September 17, 2004
Closing: October 17, 2004

The Color Purple - 2004 - History , Info & More

Alliance Theatre [Mainstage]
1280 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309

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 - 2004 - Articles Page 18

Rob Ashford Joins the 'Shrek' Creative Team
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008


Variety is reporting that Tony-nominated choreographer Rob Ashford will be joining the creative team of the upcoming production of Shrek on Broadway.

Bristol Theatre Announces Complete List of Events and Lineup in 2008/2009
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 21, 2008


Bristol Riverside Theatre welcomes Donald Byrd, acclaimed choreographer of Broadway's The Color Purple for its 2008-2009 Season.

First Photos Released Of Brian d'Arcy James As Shrek
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 13, 2008


Full casting has been confirmed for SHREK THE MUSICAL, which opens at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) in New York City on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Preview performances begin on November 8, 2008.

13, A New Musical, Set For 10/5 Opening On Broadway
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 27, 2008


13, A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, will begin previews on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 and officially open at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) on Sunday, October 5, 2008.

Weinsteins to Start Producing for Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2008


The Weinstein Co. is going to start producing for Broadway.

Tickets for 'Shrek' Pre-Broadway Try-Out On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2008


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions Ltd. are pleased to announce that tickets for the Pre-Broadway engagement of SHREK THE MUSICAL at The 5th Avenue Theatre will go on sale this Friday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m.

'Shrek' Tickets Go On Sale 5/31- Complete Casting Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2008


Tickets for the Broadway premiere of SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale this Saturday, May 31 at 8:00 a.m. Tickets will be available from May 31 by calling Telecharge.com at (212) 239-6200, (800) 432-7250 outside the NY metro area, or online at Telecharge.com. sical.com

'Shrek' Tickets Go On Sale 5/31- Complete Casting Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2008


Tickets for the Broadway premiere of SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale this Saturday, May 31 at 8:00 a.m. Tickets will be available from May 31 by calling Telecharge.com at (212) 239-6200, (800) 432-7250 outside the NY metro area, or online at Telecharge.com.

'Saved' Postpones Previews One Day, Begins 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2008


Previews for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) World Premiere production of the new musical SAVED, which were scheduled to begin tonight, Friday, May 9, have been postponed due to a longer than expected tech process. Tonight's 8PM performance has been cancelled and the musical will now begin previews tomorrow evening, Saturday, May 10 at 8PM. (Please note: a matinee performance had not been scheduled for Saturday afternoon.)

Puget Sound Native Joins Seattle 'Shrek' Cast
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2008


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that Puget Sound native Keaton Whittaker has joined the cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL for the Seattle engagement.

Playwrights Horizons Announces Lottery For $5 'Saved' Tix
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2008


Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30 at 10AM, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) will be accepting entries for its popular LIVEforFIVE online lottery for $5 tickets to its next production, the World Premiere of the new musical SAVED. A total of 50 tickets will be available via the online lottery.

'Saved' Begins Previews May 9th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2008


The new musical 'Saved' Begins Previews May 9th at Playwrights Horizons.

Shrek The Musical Announces Additional Casting
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2008


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce additional casting for SHREK THE MUSICAL.

New Musical HOUDINI, by Danny Elfman and David Yazbek Due 2010 on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2008


Tony Award-winning producer Scott Sanders and Tony- nominated architect/set designer David Rockwell announced plans today to present HOUDINI, An Original Musical on Broadway in the spring of 2010.

Charm City Call Board: April 8 - 14
by James Howard - Apr 8, 2008


NEW THIS WEEK! Audition notices! New Theatre Company Offers Open House! New shows at FPCT, LMP, and the Theatre Project! More!!

'Saved' To Begin Rehearsals 4/8, Tickets On Sale 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2008


Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, April 8 for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) World Premiere production of the new musical SAVED.

Playwrights Horizons Announces 'Saved' Cast
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2008


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced additional casting for the sixth and final production of its 2007/2008 Season, the World Premiere of the new musical SAVED.

Diane Wiest and Alan Cumming to Star in CSC's 'The Seagull'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2008


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will continue its 40th anniversary season with two-time Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest and Tony Award winner Alan Cumming starring in Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, beginning performances Wednesday, February 20 at Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street).

BC/EFA: Over $3.9-Million Raised & Gypsy Competition Winners
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2007


The 19th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition announced a total of $3,927,000 had been raised by the over 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

BC/EFA's Gypsy of the Year Celebrates Record
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2007


The 19th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,927,000 had been raised by the over 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This beats the previous record of $3,420,000 set in 2004.

Champion Charities Benefit Night at 'The Color Purple' 12/8
by Eugene Lovendusky - Oct 30, 2007


Champion Charities will host the 4th Annual 'Night at the Theatre' with Oprah Winfrey's The Color Purple on Saturday, December 8.

Fantasia Extends Run in The Color Purple through Jan. '08
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2007


The Color Purple's Fantasia, who was originally scheduled to play Celie in the hit musical through this October, will now star in the show through January 6th, 2008

Cook, Cerveris, Ehle Among Theatre World Award Presenters
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2007


The Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2006-2007 theatrical season will be presented by a number of former Theatre World Award-winners.

'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 Coverage: Easter Bonnet Competition Day 2
by Mark Rupp - Apr 25, 2007


The 21st Annual Easter Bonnet Competition was a great success with a near record, $3,345,997 being raised this year by the over 60 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS!

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