The Color Purple Revival Broadway Original Cast
See it on Broadway through January 8th only. The Color Purple is the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival. Full synopsis
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Phoenix Best showcased her versatility as a swing in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple, contributing to the show's dynamic performances. more...
Danielle Brooks made a significant impact on Broadway with her debut as Sofia in the 2015 revival of The Color Purple, a performance that earned her a Tony Award nomination and highlighted her versatility as an actress. more...
Dwayne Clark, known for his roles in Broadway hits like Paradise Square and Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark, was a part of the Emmy® and Tony Award®-winning cast of The Color Purple Revival. more...
Lawrence Clayton, who made his Broadway debut in Dreamgirls and has an extensive list of credits, was part of the acclaimed 2015 revival of The Color Purple. more...
Carrie Compere showcased her remarkable talent on Broadway with her performances in The Color Purple and Holler If Ya Hear Me. more...
Patrice Covington, who played the role of Squeak in the 2015 Tony, Emmy, and Grammy award-winning revival of The Color Purple, is an Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist known for her dynamic presence on both stage and screen. more...
Cynthia Erivo gained widespread acclaim for her role in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple from 2015 to 2017, earning the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. more...
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Adrianna Hicks made her Broadway debut in 2015 as a swing in The Color Purple and later played the lead role of Celie in the national tour and at the Paper Mill Playhouse in 2018. more...
Jennifer Hudson made her Broadway acting debut in the 2015 iteration of The Color Purple, further showcasing her versatile talent in the world of musical theater. more...
Bre Jackson previously graced the Broadway stage in The Color Purple, where she performed as a Church Lady and understudied the role of Celie. more...
Isaiah Johnson, who has an impressive resume including collaborations with Al Pacino in The Merchant of Venice and Lin-Manuel Miranda in the lab production of Hamilton, brought his extensive experience to the cast of The Color Purple. more...
Joaquina Kalukango, who won the 2022 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Paradise Square, was also a standout in The Color Purple, showcasing her remarkable talent in both theatre and film. more...
Grasan Kingsberry, an Emmy Award winner, recently showcased his talent in the Grammy and Tony Award-winning Best Revival of The Color Purple, marking his eleventh Broadway production. more...
Kevyn Morrow, who has a rich history on Broadway including his role in the 2002 revival of Anything Goes, was a notable cast member in The Color Purple. more...
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Ken Robinson, a proud member of Broadway Inspirational Voices, brought his extensive experience from Broadway shows like Memphis and Baby It’s You! to his performance in The Color Purple. more...
Kyle Scatliffe, a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, has an impressive array of credits, including his role as Haywood Patterson in the London premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, for which he received an Olivier Award nomination, and his portrayal of Coalhouse in Ragtime at Zach Theatre. more...
Antoine L. Smith, who has graced the Broadway stage in The Color Purple, Miss Saigon, and Memphis, brought his remarkable talent to The Color Purple, adding to his impressive resume that includes a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program. more...
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Akron Watson shone on Broadway in the revival of The Color Purple, bringing his remarkable talent to a celebrated production that captivated audiences. more...
Rema Webb, who played Crystal/Ensemble and understudied Miss Liza Jane in The Color Purple, has an extensive Broadway resume including roles in The Lion King and Ragtime, and is dedicated to mentoring young talent through her On Broadway Performing Arts Training Program. more...
See awards and nominations on the The Color Purple page
Other productions of The Color Purple
- 2004 New York — Reading · Cast
- 2004 — World Premiere · Cast
- 2005 New York — Workshop · Cast
- 2005 Broadway — Original Broadway Production · Cast
- 2007 US Tour — National Tour · Cast
- 2017 US Tour — Revival National Tour · Cast
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