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. It is a triumphant, uplifting piece of art that reaffirms some fundamental truths: that Black is beautiful, women are powerful, and that love is love. The Color Purple features awe-inspiring music with soul, gospel, jazz, and blues vocals underpinned by a raw dialogue and a masterful plot. This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life. With a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. Location: The Fine Arts Building - Studebaker Theater 410 S. Michigan Avenue | Chicago, IL 60605 Box Office: 312-753-3210 ext 102
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| 2006 | Best Musical | |
| 2016 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) | |
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Bernadette, the Musical
The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture. (2/12 - 3/15)
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LES MISÉRABLES
Prairie Home Alliance Theater (2/10 - 2/15) | |
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Good Day
A Short Leap Theatre Company (7/10 - 7/25) | ||
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SUFFS
CIBC Theatre (7/7 - 7/19) | |
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CHICAGO the Musical
The Auditorium Theatre (5/5 - 5/10) | |
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Fiddler On The Rood
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (4/29 - 6/27) | |
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Arthur and Friends Make a Musical
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center (2/14 - 2/22) | |
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