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 more...
Replacements
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Angela Birchett, who starred in the 2015 Broadway revival and First National Tour of The Color Purple, has built a remarkable career that spans stage, television, and music, showcasing her versatility and dedication to the performing arts. more...
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Heather Headley made a memorable return to Broadway in 2016, starring as Shug Avery in the Tony Award-winning production of The Color Purple. more...
Jennifer Holliday, renowned for her Tony Award-winning role as Effie White in Dreamgirls, captivated audiences once again in 2016 when she starred as Shug Avery in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple alongside Cynthia Erivo. more...
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Cynthia Erivo |
| 2016 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Danielle Brooks |
| 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 | 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 |
The Color Purple FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Huckelberry Pie 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
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