The Color Purple at Fine Arts Building - Studebaker Theater

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. It is a triumphant, uplifting piece of art that reaffirms some fundamental truths: that Black is beautiful, women are powerful, and that love is love.

The Color Purple features awe-inspiring music with soul, gospel, jazz, and blues vocals underpinned by a raw dialogue and a masterful plot.  This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film)

THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life. With a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray.

Location:  The Fine Arts Building - Studebaker Theater                                                                                            410 S. Michigan Avenue | Chicago, IL 60605                                                                                                            Box Office: 312-753-3210 ext 102                                                                                    

Authors

• Alice Walker
• Allee Willis
• Amblin Entertainment Inc.
• Brenda Russell
• Marsha Norman
• Regina Taylor
• Stephen Bray
• Warner Brothers

Tony Awards and Nominations for The Color Purple