The Color Purple 2005 - Articles Page 19

Opened: June 13, 2005
Closing: July 12, 2005

The Color Purple - 2005 - New York History , Info & More

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.

The Color Purple - 2005 - New York Cast

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The Color Purple - 2005 - New York Articles Page 19

Bayardelle, Fields, Etc. Set for 11/15 'Purple' Event
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2006


A 'The Color Purple' event at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center will feature a discussion, book signing and musical performances

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

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

Photo Flash: Francesca Harper's Modo Fusion Lounge
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2006


Conceptual pop artist Francesca Harper, currently on stage in The Color Purple, blended original music, choreography, dance, and film into a contemporary pop variety show, 'Modo Fusion Lounge,' which was performed at the 92nd Street Y's Makor/Steinhardt Center on October 9th

Color Purple's Harper Performs Modo Fusion Lounge, 10/9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2006


Francesca Harper, currently on stage in The Color Purple, will blend original music, choreography, dance, and film into a contemporary pop variety show, 'Modo Fusion Lounge,' which will be performed at the 92nd Street Y's Makor/Steinhardt Center on October 9th at 7:30 PM

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

Photo Flash: The Color Purple Actors' Fund Performance
by Linda Lenzi - Jul 13, 2006


On July 11th, The Color Purple offered a special performance to benefit the Actors' Fund of America, and stars such as Fran Drescher turned out to catch the show

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

'Purple' Star Withers-Mendes to Release Solo CD in June
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2006


Elisabeth Withers-Mendes--who is currently Tony-nominated for her performance in The Color Purple--will release her debut solo CD in late June

2005-6 Theatre World Awards Announces 12 Winners!
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006


Twelve performers have won 2005-06 Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.

Color Purple Stars Sing on April 9 'Breakfast with the Arts'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2006


The Color Purple stars LaChanze and Elisabeth Withers-Mendes will perform on A&E's 'Breakfast with the Arts' on Sunday, April 9th

Oprah Not to Be the Next Tony's Host
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2006


An Associated Press news story reports today that the mega-successful talk show host, and The Color Purple producer, Oprah Winfrey, will not host the 2006 Tony Awards.

The Color Purple Treats Chicago Travelers to First On-Flight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2006


Today, March 27th, the cast of The Color Purple treated Chicago travelers to the first-ever in-flight performance

Color Purple's Felicia Fields and The Wedding Singer Join MCC's MISCAST March 13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2006


MCC THEATER announced today that FELICIA FIELDS (The Color Purple), along with a special performance by members of Broadway's THE WEDDING SINGER will join the celebrity cast of 'MISCAST,' a star-studded musical revue featuring some of Broadway's biggest names singing show tunes in roles they would never, ever perform.

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

The Color Purple Reaches 100th Performance, Feb. 25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2006


On February 25th, The Color Purple reaches its 100th performance at the Broadway Theatre

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: James Brown III of 'The Color Purple'
by Adrienne Onofri - Feb 5, 2006


Oprah has taught him: 'All things 'Purple' are divine.' You might say his entire career so far has been blessed.

Tony Committee Announces Eligibility for Chita Rivera, Color
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2006


The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the second time this season to decide the eligibility of Broadway productions for the 2006 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®, presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing.

Photo Coverage: The Color Purple Listening Party
by Ben Strothmann - Jan 12, 2006


LaChanze and other The Color Purple stars turned out to Angus McIndoe on January 10th to listen to a preview of the show's cast recording

The Color Purple Breaks House Record, Advance Reaches $16 Million
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2006


THE COLOR PURPLE set a new house record, grossing $1,394.446.28 for the week ending January 1, 2006 at the Broadway Theatre, besting La Boheme's previous record set three years ago by more than 40%.

Photo Coverage: Gypsy Robe Ceremony for The Color Purple
by Walter McBride - Dec 2, 2005


The Color Purple opened on Thursday, December 1, 2005 and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the Gypsy Robe Ceremony.

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