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The Color Purple

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Broadway Theatre (New York, NY)
1681 Broadway (W. 53rd St.)
New York, NY 10019
Running Time
Two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Price
$26.25-$101.25
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'The Color Purple' LA Tour Tickets On-Sale 9/23, Opens 12/13
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2007

The Color Purple, The Musical about Love, announces that tickets will go on sale Sunday, September 23 at 11AM for the Los Angeles engagement of the first North American touring production at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center for 12 weeks only, December 13, 2007, through March 9, 2008. (more...)


BWW TV: Jeannette Bayardelle of 'The Color Purple'
by BWW - September 13, 2007

Michael J. Roberts interviews Jeannette Bayardelle, the star of Oprah Winfrey presents The Color Purple at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago. (more...)


Sidetrack to Celebrate 'The Color Purple' Sept.9
by BWW News Desk - September 5, 2007

The cast of 'The Color Purple' will appear at Sidetrack, Chicago's premiere video bar on September 9 for meet and greet plus tickets and merchandise giveaways. (more...)


The Color Purple to Play in Chicago through Sept. 30
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2007

Due to popular demand, the first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will add four final weeks to its Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre before moving to San Francisco (more...)


'The Color Purple' Doesn't Rain, but Pours Love & Hope!
by Michael J. Roberts - August 22, 2007

Chicago's 'The Color Purple' enters its final month but remains a tour de force. (more...)


Chicago 'Purple' Tour Adds on Four More Weeks
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2007

Due to popular demand, the first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will add four final weeks to its Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) before moving to San Francisco (more...)


Fantasia Extends Run in The Color Purple through Jan. '08
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2007

The Color Purple's Fantasia, who was originally scheduled to play Celie in the hit musical through this October, will now star in the show through January 6th, 2008 (more...)


Photo Flash: The Color Purple in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2007

The first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple is currently receiving its premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, April 17 through July 22, 2007 (more...)


Photo Coverage: Fantasia's Broadway Debut Celebration
by Walter McBride - April 24, 2007

A party celebrating the Broadway debut of 'American Idol' star Fantasia Barrino in the hit musical The Color Purple was held at Spotlight Live in Times Square on April 22nd. (more...)


The Color Purple Shatters Broadway Theatre House Record
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2007

Broadway's smash hit musical The Color Purple, now starring Fantasia, had its best 8-show week ever, shattering the house record at the Broadway Theatre, grossing $1,183,722.56 for the week ending April 15, 2007, its 76th week on Broadway. (more...)


Photo Coverage: Fantasia Opens in The Color Purple
by Walter McBride - April 11, 2007

American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino made Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie in The Color Purple on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7pm, at the Broadway Theatre! (more...)


Idol's Barrino Debuts in 'The Color Purple' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2007

American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino will make her Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie in The Color Purple, beginning tonight Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7pm, at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). (more...)


The Color Purple Tour Plays Chicago 4/17-7/22
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2007

The first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) April, 17 through July 22, 2007. (more...)


Bayardelle, Williams, London Set for Color Purple Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2007

A starry cast has been assembled for the upcoming national tour of the Broadway hit The Color Purple, which will begin at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre on April 17th, running through July 22nd. (more...)


American Idol's Fantasia Barrino to Join The Color Purple
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2007

Following an inspiring live performance on American Idol tonight, Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 8PM EST (8PM PST tape-delayed) on FOX TV, as well as an interview and performance scheduled to air on The Oprah Winfrey Show Wednesday, February 28, 2007 (check local listings), the producers of The Color Purple confirm that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino is set to make her Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2007. (more...)


Kenita R. Miller is The Color Purple's New Celie
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2007

On February 20th, Kenita R. Miller will join the cast of The Color Purple as Celie. Jeannette Bayardelle, who currently plays the role, leaves the cast on February 18th. (more...)


Fantasia Barrino to Join The Color Purple This Spring?
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2007

Fantasia Barrino may be the latest 'American Idol' veteran to find work on Broadway, if she is cast as Celie in The Color Purple (more...)


The Color Purple Explored in TV One Special; Airs 2/18
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2007

A new television special on The Color Purple will celebrate the hit musical's journey from page and screen to the stage. (more...)


The Color Purple Plays 500th Performance February 13
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2007

The Color Purple will celebrate its 500th performance tonight, Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 7:00PM at the Broadway Theatre (more...)


The Color Purple Stars Perform at Borders, February 7
by BWW News Desk - February 2, 2007

The Color Purple stars Jeannette Bayardelle and Angela Robinson will perform at Borders-Columbus Circle on Wednesday, February 7th at 7 PM. (more...)


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