A teenager gives birth to two of her father's children and then is married off to a man who sought her sister. The man convinces the sisters' father to separate the two and makes sure they never communicate by intercepting letters between them. Abused and alone, the heroine struggles to find her identity and love.
- Alice Walker
- Allee Willis
- Amblin Entertainment Inc.
- Brenda Russell
- Marsha Norman
- Regina Taylor
- Stephen Bray
- Warner Brothers
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Tony Awards and Nominations for THE COLOR PURPLE
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| 2006 | Best Musical | |
| 2016 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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The Ross Family Theatre (5/31 - 6/30) | |
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Prism Theatre Company (8/9 - 8/25) | |
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Fox Theatre (5/28 - 6/9) | |
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StitchCast Studio LIVE! The Great Outdoors
High Low, Listening Room (5/28 - 5/28) | |
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Les Misérables
The Muny (6/17 - 6/23) | |
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Ain't Too Proud
Fox Theatre (5/9 - 5/11) | |
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Dracula
New Line Theatre at the Marcelle (5/30 - 6/22) | |
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Ripcord
Stray Dog Theatre (6/6 - 6/22) | |
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