The Color Purple 2005 - Articles Page 3

Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Opened: December 1, 2005
Closing: February 24, 2008

The Color Purple - 2005 - Broadway History , Info & More

Based on the novel by Alice Walker and the Warner Brothers/Amblin Entertainment film

A teenager gives birth to two of her father's children and then is married off to a man who sought her sister. The man convinces the sisters' father to separate the two and makes sure they never communicate by intercepting letters between them. Abused and alone, the heroine struggles to find her identity and love.

The Color Purple - 2005 - Broadway Cast

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The Color Purple Celebrates 1st Year on Broadway, 11/1
by BWW News Desk - November 1, 2006


The smash hit musical, The Color Purple, nominated for eleven 2006 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the recipient of a Best Actress Tony Award, for LaChanze (as Celie), celebrates its first year anniversary on Broadway

Fields Set for 'Purple' Tour; Williams is Sofia on Bway
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2006


Chicago native Felicia P. Fields will reprise her 2006 Tony-nominated role of Sofia in the national tour of the hit musical The Color Purple, while NaTasha Yvette Williams will succeed her on Broadway

The Color Purple Breaks Broadway Theatre House Record
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2006


The Color Purple has broken the Broadway Theatre's house record for the week ending July 2

'Purple' Star Withers-Mendes to Release Solo CD in June
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2006


Elisabeth Withers-Mendes--who is currently Tony-nominated for her performance in The Color Purple--will release her debut solo CD in late June

2006 Tony Awards Q&A: Marsha Norman
by Robert Diamond - June 2, 2006


Playwright Marsha Norman is nominated for Best Book for The Color Purple, and tells us about the challenges of bringing that show to the stage and more...

2006 Tony Awards Q&A: Team Purple - Russel, Bray and Willis
by Robert Diamond - June 8, 2006


Tony nominees Stephen Bray, Brenda Russel and Allee Willis give us the scoop all about The Color Purple.

2006 Tony Awards Q&A: LaChanze
by Robert Diamond - June 7, 2006


Best Lead Actress in a musical LaChanze talks about The Color Purple, Oprah, the show's impact and more...

Color Purple Stars Sing on April 9 'Breakfast with the Arts'
by BWW News Desk - April 6, 2006


The Color Purple stars LaChanze and Elisabeth Withers-Mendes will perform on A&E's 'Breakfast with the Arts' on Sunday, April 9th

The Color Purple Treats Chicago Travelers to First On-Flight
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2006


Today, March 27th, the cast of The Color Purple treated Chicago travelers to the first-ever in-flight performance

The Color Purple to Launch National Tour in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - March 5, 2006


The Color Purple will soon spread across the country in a national tour, which will kick off in Chicago in April of 2007

The Color Purple Reaches 100th Performance, Feb. 25
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2006


On February 25th, The Color Purple reaches its 100th performance at the Broadway Theatre

Color Purple Stars Perform at Macy's Herald Square, Feb. 16
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2006


On February 16th, The Color Purple's Brandon Dixon, Felicia P. Fields, Elizabeth Withers-Mendes and more will perform at Macy's Herald Square

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: James Brown III of 'The Color Purple'
by Adrienne Onofri - February 5, 2006


Oprah has taught him: 'All things 'Purple' are divine.' You might say his entire career so far has been blessed.

'The Color Purple' Contest Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2006


BroadwayWorld held a contest to give away 5 copies of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of 'The Color Purple. Thousands entered - were you a lucky winner?

Cearcy Replaces Goldsberry in The Color Purple, Jan. 17
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2006


On January 17th, Darlesia Cearcy will begin performances as Nettie in The Color Purple

Photo Coverage: The Color Purple Listening Party
by Ben Strothmann - January 12, 2006


LaChanze and other The Color Purple stars turned out to Angus McIndoe on January 10th to listen to a preview of the show's cast recording

BWW Video Show Preview: The Color Purple
by BWW News Desk - January 3, 2006


Highlights from The Color Purple can now be seen in BroadwayWorld.com's Video Show Previews!

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Party for The Color Purple
by Walter McBride - December 3, 2005


The Color Purple, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd St.) on November 1st and opened on Thursday, December 1, 2005. BroadwayWorld was there to capture all the night'e excitement!

Photo Coverage: The Color Purple Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - December 2, 2005


The Color Purple, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd St.) on November 1st and opened on Thursday, December 1, 2005. BroadwayWorld was there to capture all the night's excitement!

The Color Purple Opens Tonight, Dec. 1
by BWW News Desk - December 1, 2005


The Color Purple, began previews at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd St.) on November 1st and opens tonight, December 1st, 2005.

Oprah Becomes An Investor And Producer Of Broadway's The Color Purple
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2005


When the curtain rises this season on The Color Purple, theatergoers will see Oprah Winfrey's name above the title as producer.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Anika Ellis of 'Sweet Charity'
by Adrienne Onofri - July 6, 2005


Anika's currently playing one of Charity's colleagues, and you may see her on another Broadway stage later this year in 'The Color Purple.'

The Color Purple FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Color Purple have there been?
The Color Purple has had 8 productions including New York which opened in 2004, which opened in 2004, New York which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005, US Tour which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2015 and US Tour which opened in 2017.
What Tony Awards has The Color Purple been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Marsha Norman, Best Choreography for Donald Byrd, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Paul Tazewell, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Brian MacDevitt, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Brenda Russell, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Allee WillisBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Stephen Bray and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for John Lee Beatty.
What awards has The Color Purple been nominated for?
The Color Purple has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Broadway Musical, Outstanding New Score, and Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Felicia P. Fields and Elisabeth Withers-Mendes received nominations for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has The Color Purple won?
The Color Purple has won several awards, including Outstanding Broadway Musical, Outstanding New Score, and Outstanding Set Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Felicia P. Fields and Elisabeth Withers-Mendes received Performance awards from the Theatre World Awards.

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