Allee Willis

Latest News on Allee Willis:
PETER PAN GOES WRONG and THE COLOR PURPLE Set for Zach Theater 2026-2027 Season (Apr 1, 2026)

Zach Theater Teases PETER PAN GOES WRONG and More in 2026-2027 Season (Mar 31, 2026)

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE by Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr (Mar 16, 2026)

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Allee Willis attending Opening Night performance reception for THE COLOR PURPLE starr Photo

Allee Willis attending Opening Night performance reception for THE COLOR PURPLE starring Chaka Khan, BeBe Winans, LaKisha Jones & Zonya Love at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. January 9, 2008

Date:

01/01/2020

From: Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Those We've Lost in 2019

Andrae Alexander and Allee Willis perform 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love T Photo

Andrae Alexander and Allee Willis perform 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis performs 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama' Photo

Allee Willis performs 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis backstage at The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret' at The Cutting Room on Photo

Allee Willis backstage at The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret' at The Cutting Room on November 9, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Stephen Bray, Brenda Russell and Allee Willis backstage at The Lilly Awards Broadway Photo

Stephen Bray, Brenda Russell and Allee Willis backstage at The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret' at The Cutting Room on November 9, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Brenda Russell and Allee Willis backstage at The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret' at Photo

Brenda Russell and Allee Willis backstage at The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret' at The Cutting Room on November 9, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis backstage at The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret' at The Cutting Room on November 9, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis performing at The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret' at The Cutting Room o Photo

Allee Willis performing at The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret' at The Cutting Room on November 9, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis and Marsha Norman performing at The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret' at Photo

Allee Willis and Marsha Norman performing at The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret' at The Cutting Room on November 9, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis ( Composer ) attends a sneak Peek of the New Broadway Musical THE COLOR Photo

Allee Willis ( Composer ) attends a sneak Peek of the New Broadway Musical THE COLOR PURPLE - A NEW MUSICAL at the 42ns Street Studios in New York City. The soul-stirring New Musical presented by Oprah Winfrey, from the Alice Walker classic Pulitzer Prize winning novel and Steven Speilberg Film, will play at the Broadway Theatre. October 12, 2005

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis performs 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis atmosphere for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10 Photo

Allee Willis atmosphere for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis performs 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis performs 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis performs 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis performs 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis performs 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Andrae Alexander and Allee Willis perform 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Andrae Alexander and Allee Willis perform 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis performs 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis performs 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Andrae Alexander and Allee Willis perform 'Ba-de-ya Baby! Or: How I Learned to Love Theatre' for La Mama's 55th Anniversary Gala at La Mama on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance After Party for 'The Co Photo

Allee Willis attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance After Party for 'The Color Purple' at Copacabana on December 10, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, Marsha Norman, Alice Walker, John Doyle Photo

Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, Marsha Norman, Alice Walker, John Doyle with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for 'The Color Purple' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on December 10, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Stephen Bray, Marsha Norman and Allee Willis attending the Broadway Opening Night Per Photo

Stephen Bray, Marsha Norman and Allee Willis attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance After Party for 'The Color Purple' at Copacabana on December 10, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

12/26/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis

Productions

The Color Purple

[Broadway, 2005] [Replacement]

Composer/Lyricist[Replacement]

Writing

The Color Purple

Composer
Lyricist

Hot Feet

Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Allee Willis, The Color Purple

Videos

Video: Watch Brittney Mack Perform 'The Color Purple' at the Goodman Theatre

by Michael Major - 2025-07-16 12:53:26

Video: Inside Rehearsals For THE COLOR PURPLE at the Goodman Theatre

by Michael Major - 2025-06-18 16:41:00

Video: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS Exclusive Film Clip

by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-22 10:00:20

Video: First Look At Theater Latté Da's Production Of THE COLOR PURPLE

by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-10 15:00:27

Watch the First 10 Minutes of THE COLOR PURPLE With Whoopi Goldberg, 'Mysterious Ways Video

Watch the First 10 Minutes of THE COLOR PURPLE With Whoopi Goldberg, 'Mysterious Ways' & More

by Michael Major - 2024-01-22 13:55:37

Video: Watch Fantasia's 'Superpower (I)' Music Video From THE COLOR PURPLE

by Michael Major - 2024-01-12 16:05:51

Video: Watch New Clips of 'Hell No,' 'Mysterious Ways,' and 'Push Da Button' from THE Video

Video: Watch New Clips of 'Hell No,' 'Mysterious Ways,' and 'Push Da Button' from THE COLOR PURPLE

by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-26 09:18:14

Video: Halle Bailey Sings 'Huckleberry Pie' From THE COLOR PURPLE with Phylicia Pearl Video

Video: Halle Bailey Sings 'Huckleberry Pie' From THE COLOR PURPLE with Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

by Michael Major - 2023-11-24 13:31:28

Video: Watch a New THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Trailer With Taraji P. Henson Singi Video

Video: Watch a New THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Trailer With Taraji P. Henson Singing 'Push Da Button'

by Michael Major - 2023-10-10 09:11:51

Video: Watch THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Trailer With Fantasia Barrino, Halle Bail Video

Video: Watch THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Trailer With Fantasia Barrino, Halle Bailey & More

by Michael Major - 2023-05-22 16:04:41

Photos & Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE COLOR PURPLE UK Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-08-25 15:00:15

VIDEO: The Cast Of THE COLOR PURPLE at Signature Theatre Sings Title Song

by Alan Henry - 2022-08-09 09:30:36

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Drury Lane Theatre's THE COLOR PURPLE

by Alan Henry - 2019-09-25 15:23:06

CAP UCLA Presents UnCabaret 25th Anniversary Show And Celebration

by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-18 19:07:38

VIDEO: Paper Mill Playhouse and THE COLOR PURPLE Celebrate Spirit Day 2018

by Stephi Wild - 2018-10-18 08:00:52

VIDEO: First Look At THE COLOR PURPLE at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Alan Henry - 2018-09-27 17:57:34

TV: Sing It, Celie! Watch THE COLOR PURPLE Tour Bring Down the House in Rehearsal

by TV - On the Road - 2017-09-21 10:14:33

VIDEO: #HAM4BEY Creator Shares New THE COLOR PURPLE & Prince Mashup!

by Caryn Robbins - 2017-06-07 09:21:43

VIDEO: Watch Marisha Wallace Lead THE COLOR PURPLE Concert Curtain Call

by Alan Henry - 2017-05-22 11:01:57

VIDEO: Exuberant Cynthia Erivo Accepts Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album

by Caryn Robbins - 2017-02-13 07:33:27

News

PETER PAN GOES WRONG and THE COLOR PURPLE Set for Zach Theater 2026-2027 Season Photo

PETER PAN GOES WRONG and THE COLOR PURPLE Set for Zach Theater 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

Zach Theater (Zach) has announcef two of the 2026-2027 Season titles in addition to the return of Austin's hottest holiday tradition, Dave Steakley's adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

Zach Theater Teases PETER PAN GOES WRONG and More in 2026-2027 Season Photo

Zach Theater Teases PETER PAN GOES WRONG and More in 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026

Zach Theater has revealed two titles for its 2026–2027 season, alongside the return of Austin’s popular holiday tradition, Dave Steakley’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE by Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr Photo

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE by Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr
by Shari Barrett - Mar 16, 2026

Directed magnificently by Elijah Green, with energetic choreography by Katie Powers-Faulk and musical direction by Miki Yokomizo, the totally entertaining and artistically brilliant production pulled me in from the moment it started.

Photos: THE COLOR PURPLE at Chromolume Theatre Photo

Photos: THE COLOR PURPLE at Chromolume Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

Chromolume Theatre is now presenting the first production of its 2026 Season of Musicals — A Season of Identity and Expression — The Color Purple. Check out photos from the show here!

THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to the Chromolume Theatre at the Zephyr Photo

THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to the Chromolume Theatre at the Zephyr
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

Chromolume Theatre has announced the first production of its 2026 Season of Musicals — A Season of Identity and Expression — The Color Purple. Learn more here!

Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr Unveils 2026 Season Lineup Photo

Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr Unveils 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026

The Chromolume Theatre has announced its 2026 season of musicals at The Zephyr on Melrose in Los Angeles. Themed as a season of identify and expression, it will kick off in March with The Color Purple

Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, HAIM, & More Honored at 2026 Resonator Awards Photo

Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, HAIM, & More Honored at 2026 Resonator Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026

We Are Moving The Needle will present the annual Resonator Awards on January 27, 2026 at Los Angeles’ Chaplin Studios, with honorees that include Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, and HAIM. Learn more about the honors and recipients below.

THE COLOR PURPLE to Run at the California Theatre Photo

THE COLOR PURPLE to Run at the California Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Dec 21, 2025

Pittsburg Theatre Company kicks off its 2026 season with The Color Purple, running January 30 to February 8 at the California Theatre in Pittsburg, CA. The show then goes on the road to the Martinez Campbell Theatre performing February 13 to 22.

Video: Watch Brittney Mack Perform 'The Color Purple' at the Goodman Theatre Photo

Video: Watch Brittney Mack Perform 'The Color Purple' at the Goodman Theatre
by Michael Major - Jul 16, 2025

Watch Brittney Mack and the cast of The Color Purple perform the reprise of the title song in The Goodman Theatre's production. Check out the video now!

Video: THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre, Now Extended Through August 3 Photo

Video: THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre, Now Extended Through August 3
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

A new production of THE COLOR PURPLE brings Alice Walker's dynamic work to the Goodman stage, now through August 3! Watch a video montage from the production!

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre Photo

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Jul 1, 2025

Though THE COLOR PURPLE has a fair share of tragedy, the ending is heartwarming, celebratory, and puts a pin in Celie’s story — and with Brittney Mack at the lead, this musical makes that range of emotions land.

THE COLOR PURPLE Extends Through Early August at Goodman Theatre Photo

THE COLOR PURPLE Extends Through Early August at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

The Color Purple will present a six-performance extension at Goodman Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets to the extended run here!

Video: Inside Rehearsals For THE COLOR PURPLE at the Goodman Theatre Photo

Video: Inside Rehearsals For THE COLOR PURPLE at the Goodman Theatre
by Michael Major - Jun 18, 2025

Watch a video from inside the rehearsal room of the Color Purple at the Goodman Theatre now! Brown’s 21-member company is led by prolific Chicago talent—including Brittney Mack as Celie.

THE COLOR PURPLE to Begin This Weekend at Goodman Theatre Photo

THE COLOR PURPLE to Begin This Weekend at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

The Color Purple the musical bursts onto the Goodman stage this weekend, directed by Lili-Anne Brown, with music direction by Jermaine Hill and choreography by Breon Arzell. Learn how to purchase tickets.

GLAAD's Pride Auction Includes Experiences with Orville Peck, Boy George, Melissa Eth Photo

GLAAD's Pride Auction Includes Experiences with Orville Peck, Boy George, Melissa Etheridge and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 17, 2025

GLAAD – the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization – and eBay announced a star-studded auction in honor of Pride Month supported by artists including Doechii, Shakira, Margaret Cho, Orville Peck, Sandra Bernhard, Andy Cohen, Kesha, and more.

THE COLOR PURPLE Launches The Carnegie's 2025-26 Season Photo

THE COLOR PURPLE Launches The Carnegie's 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025

The Carnegie kicks off its 2025-26 musical theatre season with THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 27 – July 6. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Marsha Norman, with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray.

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, & More Set for 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Photo

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, & More Set for 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and more will either present and/or perform at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 12th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

THE COLOR PURPLE and More Set for Goodman Theatre Summer 2025 Line-Up Photo

THE COLOR PURPLE and More Set for Goodman Theatre Summer 2025 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Goodman Theatre has unveiled a wide-ranging July/August slate of experiences with something for everyone—from a free wondrous outdoor circus spectacle to side-splitting world-class comedic improvisation, and more.

THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to Raleigh Little Theatre Photo

THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to Raleigh Little Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

Raleigh Little Theatre will present The Color Purple, a musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, running this June. Learn more about the show here!

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS Sets Hulu Debut Photo

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS Sets Hulu Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

The World According To Allee Willis, the new documentary about the late songwriter, will be available to stream on Hulu beginning April 5. The film features interviews with Mark Cuban, Cyndi Lauper, Lily Tomlin, Paul Reubens, and more.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Allee Willis written?

Allee Willis has written 2 shows including The Color Purple (Composer), Hot Feet (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Allee Willis been nominated for?

and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple.

Videos