The Color Purple to Play in Chicago through Sept. 30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2007
Due to popular demand, the first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will add four final weeks to its Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre before moving to San Francisco
Chicago 'Purple' Tour Adds on Four More Weeks
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2007
Due to popular demand, the first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will add four final weeks to its Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) before moving to San Francisco
Photo Flash: The Color Purple in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2007
The first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple is currently receiving its premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, April 17 through July 22, 2007
The Color Purple Shatters Broadway Theatre House Record
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2007
Broadway's smash hit musical The Color Purple, now starring Fantasia, had its best 8-show week ever, shattering the house record at the Broadway Theatre, grossing $1,183,722.56 for the week ending April 15, 2007, its 76th week on Broadway.
Photo Coverage: Fantasia Opens in The Color Purple
by Walter McBride - Apr 11, 2007
American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino made Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie in The Color Purple on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7pm, at the Broadway Theatre!
Idol's Barrino Debuts in 'The Color Purple' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2007
American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino will make her Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie in The Color Purple, beginning tonight Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7pm, at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).
The Color Purple Tour Plays Chicago 4/17-7/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2007
The first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) April, 17 through July 22, 2007.
Ahmanson Season Includes 'Sweeney,' 'Purple,' 'Q,' Etc.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2007
The 2007-2008 season at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre, which was announced today by CTG's Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, will be a yearlong celebration of the best in musical theatre.
Bayardelle, Williams, London Set for Color Purple Tour
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2007
A starry cast has been assembled for the upcoming national tour of the Broadway hit The Color Purple, which will begin at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre on April 17th, running through July 22nd.
American Idol's Fantasia Barrino to Join The Color Purple
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2007
Following an inspiring live performance on American Idol tonight, Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 8PM EST (8PM PST tape-delayed) on FOX TV, as well as an interview and performance scheduled to air on The Oprah Winfrey Show Wednesday, February 28, 2007 (check local listings), the producers of THE COLOR PURPLE confirm that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino is set to make her Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2007.
Kenita R. Miller is The Color Purple's New Celie
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2007
On February 20th, Kenita R. Miller will join the cast of The Color Purple as Celie. Jeannette Bayardelle, who currently plays the role, leaves the cast on February 18th.
Photo Coverage: The Apple Tree Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Dec 15, 2006
The Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Apple Tree, with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and book by Bock and Harnick, opened at Studio 54 on Thursday, December 14th after beginning previews on Tuesday, November 28th
The Color Purple Recoups on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2006
Since its first preview on November 1, 2005 THE COLOR PURPLE has the highest cumulative attendance figures of any new Broadway show of the 2005-2006 season. Nearly 750,000 audience members from across the country and around the world have seen the production.
LaChanze and Norman Set for 11/29 'Purple' Event
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2006
On Wednesday, November 29th, Pulitzer Prize-winning The Color Purple bookwriter Marsha Norman will join Broadway star LaChanze, who will reprise her Tony Award-winning role as Celie in a free event to promote the new book The Color Purple: A Memory Book of the Broadway Musical.
'Purple' Opens Calls for Bway and Tour Held Nov. 28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2006
On Tuesday, November 28th, the producers of the hit musical The Color Purple will hold an open casting call for current roles and future replacements for both Broadway and the upcoming national tour, kicking off at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre in April, 2007