This musical adaptation of Alice Walkers Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life. It premiered at the Alliance Theatre Company in Atlanta, Georgia and opened on Broadway on November 1, 2005, where it was nominated for eleven 2006 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score. The London off-West End production moved to Broadway in 2015, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. This production contains adult themes. It is recommended for mature audiences.
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Musical | |
| 2016 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
Videos
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Dearly Beloved
The Lionheart Theatre Company (3/13 - 3/29) | |
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Cochren & Co. at Rialto Center
Rialto Center for the Arts (4/24 - 4/24) | |
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The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League
ART Station (6/4 - 6/14) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Macon, GA! On February 25, 2026
The Piedmont Grand Opera House (2/25 - 2/25) | |
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Much Ado About Nothing
Woodstock Arts (2/6 - 2/22) | |
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Legally Blonde: The Musical
The Imperial Theatre (2/27 - 3/1) | |
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Pianist Alexander Malofeev at Spivey Hall
Spivey Hall (3/15 - 3/15) | |
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