This glorious musical adaptation of Alice Walkers Pulitzer Prize-winning novel spotlights Celie, a young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of an epic story. With a joyous Tony Award-winning musical score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope and the healing power of love. Produced on Broadway by Oprah Winfrey and Quincy Jones, THE COLOR PURPLE is a triumphant theatrical treasure.Book by Marsha NormanMusic and Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray2021 -22 Springer Mainstage Series - Emily Woodruff HallFebruary 25, 26, March 3, 4, 5, 10 , 11, and 12 at 7:30 pm and February 27, and March 5, 6, and 13 at 2:30 pm
Authors
- Alice Walker
- Allee Willis
- Amblin Entertainment Inc.
- Brenda Russell
- Marsha Norman
- Regina Taylor
- Stephen Bray
- Warner Brothers
Tony Awards and Nominations for The Color Purple
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Musical | |
| 2016 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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