January 12, 2023 through February 5, 2023 |
Tony and Grammy-nominated musical, based on the Alice Walker novel, THE COLOR PURPLE set in the early 20th century American South spans the life of Celie, an African American woman with dreams of escaping her husband’s control to reunite with her loved ones. Despite being oppressed, Celie embarks on a remarkable journey toward empowerment and self-love complimented by a joyous musical score.
Director and Choreographer: Donald Jones Jr.
Music Director: Delfeayo Marsalis
Book by: Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics by: Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray