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Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028

Oprah Winfrey presents this new musical based on Alice Walker's classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the landmark film by Steven Spielberg. The Color Purple is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman, who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. With a moving book and a score featuring gospel, jazz, ragtime and the blues, The Color Purple is ultimately a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life.


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wild project Names Neil Totton Inaugural Mikéah Jennings Artist-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026


Multidisciplinary artist Neil Totton was named the inaugural recipient of wild project's Mikéah Jennings Artist-in-Residence program, receiving two weeks of free theater access and financial support to develop and perform a work-in-progress.

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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026


The Public Theater has announced initial casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of ROMEO & JULIET at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

Tanglewood 2026 Popular Artist Series Adds Cynthia Erivo, Hugh Jackman, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026


The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series, which each year brings a star-studded lineup of musicians and performers to Tanglewood’s Koussevitzky Music Shed, continues to expand its 2026 summer season with the addition of Jon Stewart among a roster of major artists across genres including rock, country, pop, Broadway, and soul.

Interview: LaKisha Jones, Morgan James, & Hugh Panaro of North Carolina Symphony's BRAVO BROADWAY
by Jeffrey Kare - Feb 6, 2026


On February 13th & 14th, the North Carolina Symphony will be presenting BRAVO BROADWAY. Three guest vocalists are coming down to the Triangle area to perform showstoppers from beloved Broadway musicals such as WICKED, RENT, HAMILTON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and more. I recently got to speak with each of them.

Video: Original DREAMGIRLS Star Jennifer Holliday Sings 'I Am Changing' At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026


Tony Award winner and original Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday brought the house down at 54 Below with a powerful performance of “I Am Changing,” the signature anthem she made famous on Broadway.

Laurence Fishburne To Receive Inaugural James Earl Jones Prize at the 2026 Voice Arts Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025


Laurence Fishburne will receive the inaugural James Earl Jones Prize at The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences' 2026 Voice Arts Awards.

Laurence Fishburne To Receive Inaugural James Earl Jones Prize at the 2026 Voice Arts Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025


The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) will honor Laurence Fishburne with the inaugural James Earl Jones Prize at the 2026 Voice Arts Awards, taking place on January 18 at the Beverly Hilton.

Review: SISTER ACT at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Aug 16, 2025


At its heart, Sister Act: The Musical is a celebration of sisterhood and the unexpected bonds formed in the most unlikely places. While Deloris Van Cartier begins her journey chasing fame, her time with the nuns reveals a deeper calling: not spiritual in the traditional sense, but rooted in connection, community, and self-worth.

Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

Baroness Expands Red & Blue Tour with New Fall West Coast Dates
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Baroness is bringing their Red & Blue Tour to Western North America with a newly announced slate of fall dates. The shows will feature the band performing their Red Album and Blue Record in their entirety.

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Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Tickets On Sale At Hennepin Arts In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2025


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August Wilson's FENCES Begins At Laguna Playhouse In May
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Broadway Musicals for Every US State
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by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025


The rhythms of Washington Heights will pulse through Bristol Riverside Theatre this spring as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical, a genre-bending blend of hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, In the Heights, takes the stage.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Opens At Bristol Riverside Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025


The electrifying rhythms of Washington Heights pulse through Bristol Riverside Theatre this spring as Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical, a genre-bending blend of hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, In the  Heights, takes the stage March 25 through April 27.

Review: BROADWAY ROCKS! at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 20, 2025


Let me start off by saying that I gladly take personal ownership after hearing My Arkansas Symphony Orchestra blow the roof off of Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock Sunday, Feb. 9, with their UAMS First Orion Pops Series BROADWAY ROCKS!, spotlighting three amazing vocalists and the Arkansas Chamber Singers.

Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025


Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.

Plano Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Alli Mauzey and More To Celebrate Broadway's Best-Known Love Ballads
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Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025


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by Josh Sharpe - Nov 15, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024


Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!

The Color Purple History

Other Productions of The Color Purple

2004   New York Reading
New York
2004   World Premiere
2005   New York Workshop
New York
2005   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2007   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2015   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2017   US Tour Revival National Tour
US Tour

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