Video: THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre, Now Extended Through August 3
The musical is based on the Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel by Alice Walker.
By: A.A. Cristi Jul. 02, 2025
A new production of THE COLOR PURPLE brings Alice Walker's dynamic work to the Goodman stage, now through August 3! Watch a video montage from the production below!
Twenty years since its original Broadway debut, the musical is based on the Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel by Alice Walker with a book by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. The musical tells the story of a young woman’s perilous journey of personal awakening in the American South.
Brown’s 21-member company is led by prolific Chicago talent—including Brittney Mack as Celie; Aerie Williams as Shug Avery; Evan Tyrone Martin as Mister; Nicole Michelle Haskins as Sofia; Gilbert Domally as Harpo; Shantel Renee Cribbs as Nettie; Daryn Whitney Harrell as Squeak; and more.
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