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Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Opened: December 1, 2005
Closing: February 24, 2008

The Color Purple - 2005 Broadway History , Info & More


Based on the novel by Alice Walker and the Warner Brothers/Amblin Entertainment film

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.


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The Color Purple - 2005 - Broadway Articles Page 2

TV: Jeannette Bayardelle of 'The Color Purple'
by BWW Staff - September 13, 2007


Michael J. Roberts interviews Jeannette Bayardelle, the star of Oprah Winfrey presents The Color Purple at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago.

Sidetrack to Celebrate 'The Color Purple' Sept.9
by BWW News Desk - September 5, 2007


The cast of 'The Color Purple' will appear at Sidetrack, Chicago's premiere video bar on September 9 for meet and greet plus tickets and merchandise giveaways.

The Color Purple to Play in Chicago through Sept. 30
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2007


Due to popular demand, the first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will add four final weeks to its Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre before moving to San Francisco

'The Color Purple' Doesn't Rain, but Pours Love & Hope!
by Michael J. Roberts - August 22, 2007


Chicago's 'The Color Purple' enters its final month but remains a tour de force.

Chicago 'Purple' Tour Adds on Four More Weeks
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2007


Due to popular demand, the first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will add four final weeks to its Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) before moving to San Francisco

Fantasia Extends Run in The Color Purple through Jan. '08
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2007


The Color Purple's Fantasia, who was originally scheduled to play Celie in the hit musical through this October, will now star in the show through January 6th, 2008

Photo Flash: The Color Purple in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2007


The first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple is currently receiving its premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, April 17 through July 22, 2007

Photo Coverage: Fantasia's Broadway Debut Celebration
by Walter McBride - April 24, 2007


A party celebrating the Broadway debut of 'American Idol' star Fantasia Barrino in the hit musical The Color Purple was held at Spotlight Live in Times Square on April 22nd.

The Color Purple Shatters Broadway Theatre House Record
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2007


Broadway's smash hit musical The Color Purple, now starring Fantasia, had its best 8-show week ever, shattering the house record at the Broadway Theatre, grossing $1,183,722.56 for the week ending April 15, 2007, its 76th week on Broadway.

Photo Coverage: Fantasia Opens in The Color Purple
by Walter McBride - April 11, 2007


American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino made Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie in The Color Purple on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7pm, at the Broadway Theatre!

Idol's Barrino Debuts in 'The Color Purple' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2007


American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino will make her Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie in The Color Purple, beginning tonight Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7pm, at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).

The Color Purple Tour Plays Chicago 4/17-7/22
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2007


The first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) April, 17 through July 22, 2007.

Bayardelle, Williams, London Set for Color Purple Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2007


A starry cast has been assembled for the upcoming national tour of the Broadway hit The Color Purple, which will begin at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre on April 17th, running through July 22nd.

American Idol's Fantasia Barrino to Join The Color Purple
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2007


Following an inspiring live performance on American Idol tonight, Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 8PM EST (8PM PST tape-delayed) on FOX TV, as well as an interview and performance scheduled to air on The Oprah Winfrey Show Wednesday, February 28, 2007 (check local listings), the producers of THE COLOR PURPLE confirm that American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino is set to make her Broadway debut in the starring role of Celie beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2007.

Kenita R. Miller is The Color Purple's New Celie
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2007


On February 20th, Kenita R. Miller will join the cast of The Color Purple as Celie. Jeannette Bayardelle, who currently plays the role, leaves the cast on February 18th.

Fantasia Barrino to Join The Color Purple This Spring?
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2007


Fantasia Barrino may be the latest 'American Idol' veteran to find work on Broadway, if she is cast as Celie in The Color Purple

The Color Purple Explored in TV One Special; Airs 2/18
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2007


A new television special on The Color Purple will celebrate the hit musical's journey from page and screen to the stage.

The Color Purple Plays 500th Performance February 13
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2007


The Color Purple will celebrate its 500th performance tonight, Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 7:00PM at the Broadway Theatre

The Color Purple Stars Perform at Borders, February 7
by BWW News Desk - February 2, 2007


The Color Purple stars Jeannette Bayardelle and Angela Robinson will perform at Borders-Columbus Circle on Wednesday, February 7th at 7 PM.

National Tour of The Color Purple Begins in Chicago, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2007


The first North American Tour of the Broadway hit The Color Purple will premiere at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning April 17, 2007

The Color Purple Recoups on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 1, 2006


Since its first preview on November 1, 2005 THE COLOR PURPLE has the highest cumulative attendance figures of any new Broadway show of the 2005-2006 season. Nearly 750,000 audience members from across the country and around the world have seen the production.

LaChanze and Norman Set for 11/29 'Purple' Event
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2006


On Wednesday, November 29th, Pulitzer Prize-winning The Color Purple bookwriter Marsha Norman will join Broadway star LaChanze, who will reprise her Tony Award-winning role as Celie in a free event to promote the new book The Color Purple: A Memory Book of the Broadway Musical.

'Purple' Opens Calls for Bway and Tour Held Nov. 28
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2006


On Tuesday, November 28th, the producers of the hit musical The Color Purple will hold an open casting call for current roles and future replacements for both Broadway and the upcoming national tour, kicking off at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre in April, 2007

Photo Coverage: The Color Purple Book Reading & Performance
by Mark Rupp - November 16, 2006


On November 15th, a The Color Purple event at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center featured a discussion, book signing and musical performances

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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

The Color Purple - 2005 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2006 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical La Chanze
2006 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Musical 0
2006 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Elisabeth Withers-Mendes
2006 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score 0
2006 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design John Lee Beatty
2006 Theatre World Awards Performance Elisabeth Withers-Mendes
2006 Theatre World Awards Performance Felicia P. Fields
2006 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Marsha Norman
2006 Tony Awards Best Choreography Donald Byrd
2006 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Paul Tazewell
2006 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Brian MacDevitt
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Stephanie P. McClelland
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Scott Sanders
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Roy Furman
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Quincy Jones
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Creative Battery
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Anna Fantaci
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Cheryl Lachowicz
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Independent Presenters Network
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Todd Johnson
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical David Lowy
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Gary Winnick
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Jan Kallish
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Nederlander Presentations
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Bob Weinstein
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Harvey Weinstein
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Andrew Asnes
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Adam Zotovich
2006 Tony Awards Best Musical Oprah Winfrey
2006 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Brenda Russell
2006 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Stephen Bray
2006 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Allee Willis
2006 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Brandon Victor Dixon
2006 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Elisabeth Withers-Mendes
2006 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Felicia P. Fields
2006 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical LaChanze
2006 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical John Lee Beatty

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