The Color Purple 2005 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Opened: December 1, 2005
Closing: February 24, 2008

The Color Purple - 2005 - Broadway History , Info & More

Based on the novel by Alice Walker and the Warner Brothers/Amblin Entertainment film

A teenager gives birth to two of her father's children and then is married off to a man who sought her sister. The man convinces the sisters' father to separate the two and makes sure they never communicate by intercepting letters between them. Abused and alone, the heroine struggles to find her identity and love.

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The Color Purple - 2005 - Broadway Articles Page 2

TV: Jeannette Bayardelle of 'The Color Purple'
by BWW Staff - 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.

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.

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

'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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

National Tour of The Color Purple Begins in Chicago, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2007


The first North American Tour of the Broadway hit The Color Purple will premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning April 17, 2007

The Color Purple Recoups on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 1, 2006


Since its first preview on November 1, 2005 THE COLOR PURPLE has the highest cumulative attendance figures of any new Broadway show of the 2005-2006 season. Nearly 750,000 audience members from across the country and around the world have seen the production.

LaChanze and Norman Set for 11/29 'Purple' Event
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2006


On Wednesday, November 29th, Pulitzer Prize-winning The Color Purple bookwriter Marsha Norman will join Broadway star LaChanze, who will reprise her Tony Award-winning role as Celie in a free event to promote the new book The Color Purple: A Memory Book of the Broadway Musical.

'Purple' Opens Calls for Bway and Tour Held Nov. 28
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2006


On Tuesday, November 28th, the producers of the hit musical The Color Purple will hold an open casting call for current roles and future replacements for both Broadway and the upcoming national tour, kicking off at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre in April, 2007

Photo Coverage: The Color Purple Book Reading & Performance
by Mark Rupp - November 16, 2006


On November 15th, a The Color Purple event at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center featured a discussion, book signing and musical performances

The Color Purple FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Color Purple have there been?
The Color Purple has had 8 productions including New York which opened in 2004, which opened in 2004, New York which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005, US Tour which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2015 and US Tour which opened in 2017.
What Tony Awards has The Color Purple been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Marsha Norman, Best Choreography for Donald Byrd, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Paul Tazewell, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Brian MacDevitt, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Brenda Russell, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Allee WillisBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Stephen Bray and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for John Lee Beatty.
What awards has The Color Purple been nominated for?
The Color Purple has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Broadway Musical, Outstanding New Score, and Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Felicia P. Fields and Elisabeth Withers-Mendes received nominations for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has The Color Purple won?
The Color Purple has won several awards, including Outstanding Broadway Musical, Outstanding New Score, and Outstanding Set Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Felicia P. Fields and Elisabeth Withers-Mendes received Performance awards from the Theatre World Awards.

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