The Color Purple - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (Broadway)
242 West 45th St. New York, NY
See it on Broadway through January 8th only. The Color Purple is the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival. Best Actress Tony Award winner CYNTHIA ERIVO ("an incandescent new star" says The New York Times) leads a powerhouse cast in this epic story of a young woman’s journey to love and joy in the American South. Joining her is Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway legend JENNIFER HOLLIDAY (Dreamgirls). Tony winner JOHN DOYLE directs.
Don't miss two of Broadway's most powerful performers together on one stage in this Tony-winning triumph that New York Magazine calls "one of the greatest revivals ever."
Experience the exhilarating power of this Tony-winning triumph that New York Magazine calls "one of the greatest revivals ever."
The Color Purple - 2015 - Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Color Purple
Slimmed-Down 'Color Purple' Revival Pushes the Right Buttons
9 / 10
The limited staging (a major difference from the original Broadway production a decade ago) puts the focus on the score, by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray...A trio of supremely talented women all making their Broadway debuts do most of the singing. Cynthia Erivo is outstanding as Celie...Hudson gives us a steamy and satisfying Shug...The 'Dreamgirls' Oscar winner gets out of the way of the story and the other actors, in what is truly a supporting performance...Brooks...and Kyle Scatliffe, as on-again, off-again lovers Sofia and Harpo, deliver particularly strong performances. Their second act duet, 'Any Little Thing,' is a grinding, groovy delight...This production, as buoyant and vital as can be, premiered at London's Menier Chocolate Factory in 2013...Broadway's latest incarnation focuses almost entirely on song, but it's still the same joyous and uplifting journey.
BWW Review: Fine Cast Saves THE COLOR PURPLE From John Doyle's Bloodless Direction
7 / 10
While actors doubling as the orchestra, the concept Doyle is best known for, is eschewed here, his other frequently used techniques - staging that limits personal connections between characters and production values that don't clearly communicate locations - are out in full force. Granted, this production originated at London's modestly-sized Menier Chocolate Factory, so a bit of scaling down is to be expected, but the orchestrations could at least be restored to their original 18 pieces instead of remaining at six.
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The Color Purple FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Mysterious Ways
Somebody Gonna Love You
Our Prayer
Big Dog
Hell No!
Brown Betty
Shug Avery Comin' to Town
Too Beautiful for Words
Push Da Button
Uh-Oh!
What About Love?
African Homeland
The Color Purple
Mister's Song
Miss Celie's Pants
Any Little Thing
I'm Here
Overture
The Color Purple History
Other Productions of The Color Purple
| 2004 | New York |
Reading New York |
| 2004 |
World Premiere |
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| 2005 | New York |
Workshop New York |
| 2005 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2007 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 2015 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Production Broadway |
| 2017 | US Tour |
Revival National Tour US Tour |
The Color Purple - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Cynthia Erivo |
| 2016 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Director of a Musical | John Doyle |
| 2016 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Danielle Brooks |
| 2016 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical | Jane Cox |
| 2016 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Catherine Jayes |
| 2016 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Joseph Joubert |
| 2016 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | The Color Purple |
| 2016 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Cynthia Erivo |
| 2016 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Jennifer Hudson |
| 2016 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical | The Color Purple |
| 2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Cynthia Erivo |
| 2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Danielle Brooks |
| 2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) | The Color Purple |
| 2016 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | John Doyle |
| 2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Danielle Brooks |
| 2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Cynthia Erivo |
| 2016 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | The Color Purple |
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