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.
- Alice Walker
- Allee Willis
- Amblin Entertainment Inc.
- Brenda Russell
- Marsha Norman
- Regina Taylor
- Stephen Bray
- Warner Brothers
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Tony Awards and Nominations for THE COLOR PURPLE
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| 2006 | Best Musical | |
| 2016 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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The Maltese Falcon
Lakewood Theatre Company (1/3 - 2/9) NEW PLAY
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JC: Gospel according to an Angel
triangle productions (2/6 - 2/22) NEW MUSICAL
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Hairspray
Stumptown Stages (1/17 - 2/9) | |
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Tootsie
Stumptown Stages (3/21 - 4/13) NEW MUSICAL | |
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One Act Wonders
Ten Fifteen Productions (1/24 - 2/8) | |
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Charlotte's Web
Theatre in the Grove (2/7 - 2/16) | |
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Fiddler on the Roof
Gallery Theater (2/7 - 3/2) | |
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Chekhov! 3 Farces: The Bear, The Proposal, and The Ravages of Tabacco
21ten Theatre (2/20 - 3/9) | |
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The Fun Home
Metropolitan Performing Arts (2/7 - 2/23) | |
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Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)
Hult Center (2/7 - 2/9) | |
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Soovin Kim: Bach’s Tremendous Technique & Style
The Old Church Concert Hall (4/3 - 4/3) | |
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