StageArts THE COLOR PURPLE at Chapel Off Chapel

2016 Tony Award Winning Best Musical Revival!

StageArt is proud to present the Australasian premiere.
This heartening musical of rhythm, soul, jazz and blues
takes it’s audience on a journey of adversity, liberation and ultimately celebration.

From Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller and Stephen Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film comes the Australasian premiere of this breathtaking stage musical. This awe inspiring saga tells her unforgettable story of overcoming adversity in a heartening tale that is a testament to the healing power of love and faith.The Color Purple celebrates life with a joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues and was nominated for eleven Tony Awards, including: Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score.

‘The Color Purple changed my life! I have always wanted as many people as possible to experience this story.’ Oprah Winfrey

Starring an ALL AUSTRALIAN CAST
CELIE: Jayme-Lee Hanekom
NETTIE: Anna Francesca Armenia
SHUG AVERY: Thando Sikwila
MISTER: Kendrew A. Heriveaux
HARPO: Iopu Auva'a
SOPHIA: Vanessa Menjivar
SQUEAK: Zenya Carmellotti
DORIS/CHURCH SOLOIST: Noelani Patero
JARENE: Anesha Senaratne
DARENE: Sasha Hennequin
PREACHER/BOBBY/BUSTER: Joti Gore
ADAM: Gideon WIlonja
OLIVIA: Tsungirai Wachenuka
GRADY: Guillaume Gentil
PA/OLE MISTER: Augustin Tchantcho
SWING: Benjamin Samuel
OFF STAGE VOCALISTS: Gina Mets, Casey Withoos and Aaron Taylor

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Katherine Armstrong
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / DIRECTOR: Robbie Carmellotti
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Caleb Garfinkel
CHOREOGRAPHER: Jayden Hicks
ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER: Charlotte Tooke
ASSISTANT MD: Byron Bache
DIRECTORS ASSISTANT: Ruth Brown
COMPANY MANAGER: Dean Drieberg
STAGE MANAGER: Sam Hornstein
COSTUME DESIGN: Rhiannon Irving
HAIR & MAKE UP: Rachel McLean
SOUND DESIGN: Marcello Lo Ricco
LIGHTING DESIGN: Jason Bovaird & Maddy Seach
VENUE TECH: Simon Gallaghar
PR: Magda Petkoff - Purple Media
MARKETING: Katherine Armstrong
DIALECT COACH: Mark Wong
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Ashley Gledhill
STAGEART ASSISTANT: Keshia Contini
PRODCUTION ASSISTANT: Lauren Rosato
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Alexandre Guérin
PHOTOGRAPHY: Belinda Strodder

Tickets:
$69 A Reserve Adult, $65 A Reserve Concession,
$59 B Reserve Adult, $55 B Reserve Concession,
$49 C Reserve – Restricted Viewing
$49 Preview 13 & 14 Oct and Wednesday nights (+transaction fee)
Duration: Act 1 60mins Interval 20 mins Act 2 60mins

Image by Belinda Strodder-Photography
Ages: 15 years and over