Details
The 1930s-set family chronicle centres on black teenager Celie, as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discover the power of love and life in racially divided southern America. The musical premiered in 2004, receiving its Broadway premiere in 2005 and going on to by nominated for ten Tony Awards. It ran until 2008 and has since been revived for several national US tours
Cast/Performers
T'Shan Williams (Celie),
KM Drew Boateng,
Owen Chaponda,
Perola Congo,
Danielle Kassarate,
Anelisa Lamola,
Karen Mavundukure,
Rosemary Annabella Nkrumah,
Landi Oshinowo,
Simon Anthony Rhoden,
Jo ServiCreatives/Company
Book by:
Alice WalkerAdapted by:
Marsha NormanMusic(s):
Brenda Russell,
Allee Willis,
Stephen BrayLyrics(s):
Brenda Russell,
Allee Willis,
Stephen BrayDirector(s):
Tinuke Craig,
Kay Magson (CDG - casting director)
Design:
Alex LowdeChoreographer:
Mark SmithMusical Director:
Alex ParkerSound:
Tom Marshall