THE COLOR PURPLE Comes To Morris PAC

Broadway Theatre League is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will play the Morris Performing Arts Center March 18-19. THE COLOR PURPLE is part of the 2010-2011 Lincoln Broadway Series.Tickets start at $29 and are available online at theaterleague.com, at the Morris box office, or by calling 574.235.9190.

This production of THE COLOR PURPLE, produced by Phoenix Entertainment ~ Joyful Noisemakers LLC, helmed by Stephen Kane and Michael McFadden, is the next phase in the life of the ground-breaking Broadway hit musical produced by Scott Sanders. The original Broadway musical opened on December 1, 2005, and was nominated for eleven Tony Awardsâ, including Best Musical. THE COLOR PURPLE ran for over two years on Broadway followed by a three-year First National Tour.

THE COLOR PURPLE is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous, GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love.

Michael Kuchwara of the Associated Press described THE COLOR PURPLE as "a Roof-Raising story of triumph." Richard Corliss of TIME Magazine said, "[it is] a soaring, epic tale. It made a joyful noise in my heart." Elysa Gardner from USA Today raved, "Pure heart! It celebrates the inspiring relationships of faith and love, A Broadway hit!"

THE COLOR PURPLE is directed by Gary Griffin and features a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Grammy Award®-winning composers/lyricists Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, and choreography by Donald Byrd. Rounding out the creative team are Tony Award®-winner John Lee Beatty (sets), Paul Tazewell (costumes), Tony Award®-winner Brian MacDevitt (lighting), Craig Cassidy (sound design), Steven M. Bishop (Orchestrations/Arrangements), and Jasper Grant (Music Director).

Stephen Kane and Michael McFadden have long been principal partners of Phoenix Entertainment and collectively share theatrical touring credits spanning nearly three decades on four continents. Their production repertoire includes: Grease starring Frankie Avalon, The Will Rogers Follies starring Larry Gatlin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Gypsy, Man of La Mancha, The Pajama Game, Fame, Godspell, The Vagina Monologues, The King & I, Smokey Joe's Café, Singin' in the Rain, Buddy, Ring of Fire and Late Nite Catechism, among others.

The performance schedule for THE COLOR PURPLE at the Morris is as follows:

Friday, March 18 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 19 2 & 8:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $29 and are available online at theaterleague.com, the Morris box office or by calling 574.235.9190. Groups of 15 or more, call 1.866.31.GROUP and save 10%. Military save 50% throughout the theater and students save 50% for balcony seating (excluding Saturday evening.) For more information on THE COLOR PURPLE, visit theaterleague.com.

Please note: Broadway Theatre League and the Morris Performing Arts Center box office are the only official sources for tickets to THE COLOR PURPLE and all of the shows in the 2010-2011 Lincoln Broadway Series. If you purchase tickets through another source, you may pay over-inflated prices and your tickets will not be guaranteed.

The 2010-11 Lincoln Broadway Series is welcomed by Ivy Court Inn and Suites

The original cast recording is available on EMI/Angel Records.

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