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The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2005] [Replacement]
Composer/Lyricist[Replacement]

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The Color Purple
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Hot Feet
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Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, HAIM, & More Honored at 2026 Resonator Awards Photo
Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, HAIM, & More Honored at 2026 Resonator Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026

We Are Moving The Needle will present the annual Resonator Awards on January 27, 2026 at Los Angeles’ Chaplin Studios, with honorees that include Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, and HAIM. Learn more about the honors and recipients below.
THE COLOR PURPLE to Run at the California Theatre Photo
THE COLOR PURPLE to Run at the California Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Dec 21, 2025

Pittsburg Theatre Company kicks off its 2026 season with The Color Purple, running January 30 to February 8 at the California Theatre in Pittsburg, CA. The show then goes on the road to the Martinez Campbell Theatre performing February 13 to 22.
Video: Watch Brittney Mack Perform 'The Color Purple' at the Goodman Theatre Photo
Video: Watch Brittney Mack Perform 'The Color Purple' at the Goodman Theatre
by Michael Major - Jul 16, 2025

Watch Brittney Mack and the cast of The Color Purple perform the reprise of the title song in The Goodman Theatre's production. Check out the video now!
Video: THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre, Now Extended Through August 3 Photo
Video: THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre, Now Extended Through August 3
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

A new production of THE COLOR PURPLE brings Alice Walker's dynamic work to the Goodman stage, now through August 3! Watch a video montage from the production! 
Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre Photo
Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Jul 1, 2025

Though THE COLOR PURPLE has a fair share of tragedy, the ending is heartwarming, celebratory, and puts a pin in Celie’s story — and with Brittney Mack at the lead, this musical makes that range of emotions land. 
THE COLOR PURPLE Extends Through Early August at Goodman Theatre Photo
THE COLOR PURPLE Extends Through Early August at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

The Color Purple will present a six-performance extension at Goodman Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets to the extended run here!
Video: Inside Rehearsals For THE COLOR PURPLE at the Goodman Theatre Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals For THE COLOR PURPLE at the Goodman Theatre
by Michael Major - Jun 18, 2025

Watch a video from inside the rehearsal room of the Color Purple at the Goodman Theatre now! Brown’s 21-member company is led by prolific Chicago talent—including Brittney Mack as Celie.
THE COLOR PURPLE to Begin This Weekend at Goodman Theatre Photo
THE COLOR PURPLE to Begin This Weekend at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

The Color Purple the musical bursts onto the Goodman stage this weekend, directed by Lili-Anne Brown, with music direction by Jermaine Hill and choreography by Breon Arzell. Learn how to purchase tickets.
GLAAD's Pride Auction Includes Experiences with Orville Peck, Boy George, Melissa Eth Photo
GLAAD's Pride Auction Includes Experiences with Orville Peck, Boy George, Melissa Etheridge and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 17, 2025

GLAAD – the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization – and eBay announced a star-studded auction in honor of Pride Month supported by artists including Doechii, Shakira, Margaret Cho, Orville Peck, Sandra Bernhard, Andy Cohen, Kesha, and more.
THE COLOR PURPLE Launches The Carnegie's 2025-26 Season Photo
THE COLOR PURPLE Launches The Carnegie's 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025

The Carnegie kicks off its 2025-26 musical theatre season with THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 27 – July 6. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Marsha Norman, with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray.
Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, & More Set for 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Photo
Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, & More Set for 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and more will either present and/or perform at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 12th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. 
THE COLOR PURPLE and More Set for Goodman Theatre Summer 2025 Line-Up Photo
THE COLOR PURPLE and More Set for Goodman Theatre Summer 2025 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Goodman Theatre has unveiled a wide-ranging July/August slate of experiences with something for everyone—from a free wondrous outdoor circus spectacle to side-splitting world-class comedic improvisation, and more.
THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to Raleigh Little Theatre Photo
THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to Raleigh Little Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

 Raleigh Little Theatre will present The Color Purple, a musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, running this June. Learn more about the show here!
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS Sets Hulu Debut Photo
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS Sets Hulu Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

The World According To Allee Willis, the new documentary about the late songwriter, will be available to stream on Hulu beginning April 5. The film features interviews with Mark Cuban, Cyndi Lauper, Lily Tomlin, Paul Reubens, and more.
Brittney Mack, Aeriel Williams and More to Star in THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatr Photo
Brittney Mack, Aeriel Williams and More to Star in THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

The Color Purple is set to take the stage of the Goodman’s Albert Theatre this summer. Lili-Anne Brown 21-member company is led by Chicago talent—including Brittney Mack and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE COLOR PURPLE, DRACULA And More Announced for Kansas City Repertory Theatre 2025-2 Photo
THE COLOR PURPLE, DRACULA And More Announced for Kansas City Repertory Theatre 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced a diverse lineup of shows for its 2025-2026 season. The season begins with a musical adaptation of a beloved American novel, followed by a sultry, spooky classic, and a hilarious, but heartfelt, family comedy.
THE COLOR PURPLE Songwriter Brenda Russell Releases New Single Photo
THE COLOR PURPLE Songwriter Brenda Russell Releases New Single
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024

With the release of her latest single, the soulful and sensual romance “You Know What It’s Like,” Brenda Russell makes a triumphant return to the refined classic blend of adult contemporary R&B and urban jazz. Listen to the new single from The Color Purple songwriter now.
Video: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS Exclusive Film Clip Photo
Video: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS Exclusive Film Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024

BroadwayWorld is excited to debut a clip from The World According To Allee Willis, a new documentary about the late songwriter. The clip features her close friends and collaborators sharing stories about Willis, including her personal struggles. Watch it here!
BOB BARTH'S ONE NIGHT STAND to Discuss Jason Alexander's FIDDLER & More Photo
BOB BARTH'S ONE NIGHT STAND to Discuss Jason Alexander's FIDDLER & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

Bob Barth's ONE NIGHT STAND returns with a captivating lineup, including a spotlight on the new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF starring Jason Alexander. Tune in for an evening of entertainment.
Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces 2025 Nominees For Induction Photo
Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces 2025 Nominees For Induction
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 nominees for induction, celebrating composers and lyricists with significant impact.
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How many shows has Allee Willis written?

Allee Willis has written 2 shows including The Color Purple (Composer), Hot Feet (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Allee Willis been nominated for?

and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple.

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