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Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: December 10, 2015
Closing: January 08, 2017

The Color Purple - 2015 - Broadway History , Info & More

See it on Broadway through January 8th only. The Color Purple is the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival. Best Actress Tony Award winner CYNTHIA ERIVO ("an incandescent new star" says The New York Times) leads a powerhouse cast in this epic story of a young woman’s journey to love and joy in the American South. Joining her is Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway legend JENNIFER HOLLIDAY (Dreamgirls). Tony winner JOHN DOYLE directs.

Don't miss two of Broadway's most powerful performers together on one stage in this Tony-winning triumph that New York Magazine calls "one of the greatest revivals ever."

Experience the exhilarating power of this Tony-winning triumph that New York Magazine calls "one of the greatest revivals ever."

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DVR Alert: THE COLOR PUPLE's Jennifer Hudson Visits ABC's THE VIEW Today
by TV News Desk - January 18, 2016


ABC's THE VIEW has announced that Jennifer Hudson, star of Broadway's THE COLOR PUPLE, will visit the show today, January 18th.

DVR Alert: THE COLOR PUPLE's Jennifer Hudson to Visit ABC's THE VIEW, 1/18
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2016


ABC's THE VIEW has announced that Jennifer Hudson, star of Broadway's THE COLOR PUPLE, will visit the show on Monday, January 18th

THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Erivo Praises British Black and Asian Shakespeare Performance Database
by Michael Dale - January 14, 2016


While the number of roles for minority actors in British productions have increased through the years, they have been ghettoized into supporting roles.

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson Reveals 'I Think I Found My Inner Shug'
by Caryn Robbins - January 5, 2016


Jennifer Hudson, star of the current Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE, appeared on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS last night to discuss making her Broadway debut in the current revival.

DVR Alert - THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson to Visit NBC's 'Late Night', 1/4
by BWW News Desk - January 4, 2016


NBC has announced that on Monday, January 4th,  Jennifer Hudson, star of the current Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE, will appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks in OPRAH GOES TO BROADWAY: THE COLOR PURPLE
by Caryn Robbins - December 18, 2015


In the sneak peeks below, Oprah sat down with Danielle Brooks, as well as her castmates Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, to discuss how the experience has affected her life and Hudson explains why she couldn't imagine three women who fit together better.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - OWN Airs OPRAH GOES TO BROADWAY: THE COLOR PURPLE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 19, 2015


Get ready for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated, newly imagined Broadway revival of the hit musical THE COLOR PURPLE as OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK presents the primetime television event OPRAH GOES TO BROADWAY: The Color Purple tonight, December 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Watch a sneak peek below!

In the Spotlight Series: The Cast of THE COLOR PURPLE
by Walter McBride - December 17, 2015


Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey Goes Behind-the-Scenes of THE COLOR PURPLE: 'I Have a Great Sense of Pride'
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2015


Producer Oprah Winfrey took ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA behind the scenes of Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE this morning.

DVR Alert: GMA Goes Behind-the-Scenes of Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE Today
by TV News Desk - December 17, 2015


Today, December 17th GOOD MORNING AMERICA will go behind the scenes of Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE.  BWW will bring you all the video as soon as it becomes available!

VIDEO: 'COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson 'Hopes to Return' for 'IDOL' Finale
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2015


Hudson shared that while she feels sad the long-running FOX singing competition is coming to an end, she hopes to make an appearance in the final season.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside THE COLOR PURPLE's Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - December 14, 2015


The new Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE opened just last week, December 10, at theBernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W 45th Street). Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe award winner Jennifer Hudson makes her Broadway debut opposite Cynthia Erivo, the breakout star of John Doyle's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production, and Orange is the New Black's Danielle Brooks, in the highly anticipated production of The Color Purple. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the whole evening, starting with the sacred Gypsy Robe ceremony. Below, check out photos of gypsy robe recipient Grasan Kingsberry with the company!

THE COLOR PURPLE Will Record Cast Album Next Week; Release Set for 1/29
by Nicole Rosky - December 11, 2015


THE COLOR PURPLE, which opened last night to ecstatic reviews, will record its official cast album this Monday, December 14, 2015.  The new Broadway cast recording will be released by Broadway Records on January 29, 2016and can pre-ordered at Amazon.com and at www.BroadwayRecords.com.  The album is being produced by six-time Grammy Award winner Frank Filipetti.

TV: Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo & Danielle Brooks Open Up About THE COLOR PURPLE on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - December 12, 2015


The new Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE opened just last night, December 10, at theBernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W 45th Street). Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe award winner Jennifer Hudson makes her Broadway debut opposite Cynthia Erivo, the breakout star of John Doyle's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production, and Orange is the New Black's Danielle Brooks, in the highly anticipated production of The Color Purple. All three women are make their Broadway debuts. BroadwayWorld was there for the unforgettable night and you can go inside the after party with Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks below!

TV: Patina Miller, Marin Mazzie & More Talk THE COLOR PURPLE on the Opening Night Red Carpet!
by TV - Red Carpets - December 11, 2015


The new Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE opened just last night, December 10, at theBernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W 45th Street). Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe award winner Jennifer Hudson makes her Broadway debut opposite Cynthia Erivo, the breakout star of John Doyle's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory production, and Orange is the New Black's Danielle Brooks, in the highly anticipated production of The Color Purple. All three women are make their Broadway debuts. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet to chat with the night's celebrity guests before the curtain went up. Check out what what Patina Miller, Adriane Lenox, Becky Ann Baker, Marin Mazzie and more had to say on the big night!

The Color Purple FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Color Purple and what's the order?
Huckelberry Pie
Mysterious Ways
Somebody Gonna Love You
Our Prayer
Big Dog
Hell No!
Brown Betty
Shug Avery Comin' to Town
Too Beautiful for Words
Push Da Button
Uh-Oh!
What About Love?
African Homeland
The Color Purple
Mister's Song
Miss Celie's Pants
Any Little Thing
I'm Here
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