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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
Awards and Nominations
2016 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Cynthia Erivo won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Danielle Brooks was nominated but did not win.
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Cynthia Erivo won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Danielle Brooks was nominated but did not win.
2016 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Danielle Brooks was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Cynthia Erivo won.
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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