THE COLOR PURPLE Comes To Orpheum Theatre In Memphis 8/24-29
The producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that the Orpheum Theatre will host the national touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for eight performances, August 24th-29th. Tickets are on sale now.
Nominated for eleven Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE COLOR PURPLE opened on December 1, 2005 at the Broadway Theatre where it ran for over two record-breaking years. It 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, the Associated Press described THE COLOR PURPLE as "a Roof-Raising story of triumph." And 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!"v Wednesday, August 25th 7:30 PM
v Thursday, August 26th 7:30 PM
v Friday, August 27th 8:00 PM
v Saturday August 28th 2:00 PM (mat)/ 8:00 PM (eve)
v Sunday, August 29th 1:30 PM (mat)/ 7:00 PM (eve)
Ticket prices range from $25-$80 (plus any fees) and are available now at the Orpheum Theatre Box Office (901-525-3000) or Davis-Kidd Booksellers and at all Ticketmaster centers (901-743-ARTS). For more information, please visit the Orpheum Theatre's website at www.orpheum-memphis.com.
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