Join the heroic journey of Celie, an African-American woman in the American South during the early 1900s as she navigates the love she has for her family, the strife of being in an abusive relationship, and her adoration for her beloved children. This heart-wrenching musical is based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker and has earned nearly fifteen Tony Award nominations including two wins, one for the Best Revival of a Musical.
- Alice Walker
- Allee Willis
- Amblin Entertainment Inc.
- Brenda Russell
- Marsha Norman
- Regina Taylor
- Stephen Bray
- Warner Brothers
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Tony Awards and Nominations for The Color Purple
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Musical | |
| 2016 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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Chicago actor Jos N. Banks joins the cast of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's hit play CHOIR BOY
July 02, 2022 Steppenwolf Theatre Company will welcome Chicago actor Jos N. Banks (He/They) to the cast of its hit play CHOIR BOY, written by Oscar-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight).
Goodman Theatre's SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Now Available to Stream
April 02, 2020 Today, Goodman Theatre makes available for online streaming its production of Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play directed by Lili-Anne Brown, while performances are suspended to mitigate spread of COVID-19.Videos
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
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Miracle on South Division Street
Citadel Theatre (11/14 - 12/14)
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Jingle Belles Comedy
Raue Center For The Arts (12/11 - 12/11) | |
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A Carpenters Christmas
Raue Center For The Arts (12/10 - 12/10) | |
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Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
Lookingglass Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/20) | |
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A Soulful Motown Christmas Holiday Cabaret
Harris Theater (12/13 - 12/13) CONCERT HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
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Holidays a cappella at Chicago a cappella
Chicago A Cappella (10/25 - 8/25) | |
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Rock Of Ages
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (9/16 - 11/7) | |
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MRS. DOUBTFIRE
Prairie Home Alliance Theater (3/10 - 3/11) | |
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Christmas with C.S. Lewis
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (12/16 - 12/21) | |
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American English
Raue Center For The Arts (12/31 - 12/31) | |
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