'The Color Purple' - An Oprah Musical Comes To Arsht Center

ACCLAIMED MUSICAL TO LAUNCH 2009-2010

Broadway Across America-MIAMI SUBSCRIPTION SERIES

FOR A LIMITED ONE-WEEK RUN, OCTOBER 27- NOVEMBER 1,

PRESENTED AT THE SANFORD AND DOLORES ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE BY FLORIDA THEATRICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OF MIAMI-                                            DADE COUNTY 

(Photo By Paul Kolnik)

Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders and the producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that Mia mi will host the first North American touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE from Tuesday, October 27-Sunday, November 1 at the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House in the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The show will launch the 2009-2010 Broadway Across America subscription series presented by Florida Theatrical Association and the Adrienne Arsht. 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 more than 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 of 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!"  

As on Broadway, the first North American Tour of THE COLOR PURPLE is directed by Gary Griffin.  THE COLOR PURPLE 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.  The original creative team of Tony Award^®-winner John Lee Beatty (sets), Paul Tazewell (costumes), Tony Award^®-winner Brian MacDevitt (lighting), Jon Weston (sound), Jonathan Tunick (orchestrations) and Kevin Stites (Music Supervisor) was reunited for the tour. 

The first North American Tour is produced by Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Roy Furman, Quincy Jones, Creative Battery, Anna Fantaci & Cheryl Lachowicz, Independent Presenters Network, Lowy Family Group, Stephanie McClelland, Gary Winnick, Jan Kallish, Nederlander Presentations, Inc., Bob and Harvey Weinstein, Andrew Asnes & Adam Zotovich and Todd Johnson. 

The original cast recording is available on EMI/Angel Records, and THE COLOR PURPLE: A Memory Book of the Broadway Musical (Avalon/Carroll & Graf) is available in bookstores now.  Ariel Investments is a proud sponsor of THE COLOR PURPLE. 

Tickets are on sale now and range from $25-$75 (not including applicable service charges). Tickets are available for purchase at www.arshtcenter.org  or call 305-949-6722 Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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