This glorious musical adaptation of Alice Walkers Pulitzer Prize-winning novel spotlights Celie, a young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of an epic story. With a joyous Tony Award-winning musical score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope and the healing power of love. Produced on Broadway by Oprah Winfrey and Quincy Jones, THE COLOR PURPLE is a triumphant theatrical treasure.Book by Marsha NormanMusic and Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray2021 -22 Springer Mainstage Series - Emily Woodruff HallFebruary 25, 26, March 3, 4, 5, 10 , 11, and 12 at 7:30 pm and February 27, and March 5, 6, and 13 at 2:30 pm
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Musical | |
| 2016 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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Disgraced
Merely Players Presents (4/17 - 5/3) | |
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Disney's Frozen
Springer Opera House (11/29 - 12/21) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Athens, GA! On March 11, 2026
The Classic Center Theatre (3/11 - 3/11) | |
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Drinking Habits 2: Caught in the Act
CenterStage North Theatre (5/8 - 5/16) | |
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Casting announced for the North American tour of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical, playing the Fox Theatre in Atlanta
Fox Theatre (1/6 - 1/11) | |
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Venus by Steve Yockey
Actor's Express (4/9 - 5/3) | |
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Mamma Dearest: Here We Joan Again
Out Front Theatre Company (12/11 - 12/21) | |
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