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 Concert Version. A charity gala with the British Theatre Academy to raise money for young performers who cannot afford to train in performing arts.

Cast/Performers

Wendy Mae Brown (Sofia), Cavin Cornwall (Mister), Tyrone Huntley (Harpo), Rachel John (Shug), Hugh Maynard (Pa), Seyi Omooba (Nettie), Marisha Wallace (Celie)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Alice Walker
Adapted by: Marsha Norman
Music(s): Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray
Lyrics(s): Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray
Producer(s): Matthew Chandler, Danielle Tarento
Musical Director: James Taylor
Choreographer: Mykal Rand

The Color Purple

The Color Purple (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T1334691534. Details of all The Color Purple archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1413359603

Archive Listings

21 May 17

Cadogan Hall
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

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