Season 2, Episode 5: Behind every summer is a community that keeps Fire Island alive. This episode explores the history of the beloved Pines Pantry through the eyes of its iconic Pantry Girls, alongside the volunteer firefighters of The Pines and Cherry Grove who protect the island from fires, hurricanes, beach erosion, and an uncertain future.
Photos: The Color Purple Press Preview
By: Walter McBride
Presented by Oprah Winfrey, The Color Purple begins previews Tuesday, November 1, 2005, and opens Thursday, December 1, 2005, at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street). Directed by Gary Griffin, with a book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning composer/lyricists Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray and choreography by Donald Byrd.
From Alice Walker's classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the landmark film by Steven Spielberg, comes a soul-stirring new musical. 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.
For more information, visit www.colorpurple.com.
 Allee Willis (Composer)
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