See it on Broadway through January 8th only. The Color Purple is the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival. Best Actress Tony Award winner CYNTHIA ERIVO ("an incandescent new star" says The New York Times) leads a powerhouse cast in this epic story of a young woman’s journey to love and joy in the American South. Joining her is Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway legend JENNIFER HOLLIDAY (Dreamgirls). Tony winner JOHN DOYLE directs.
Don't miss two of Broadway's most powerful performers together on one stage in this Tony-winning triumph that New York Magazine calls "one of the greatest revivals ever."
Experience the exhilarating power of this Tony-winning triumph that New York Magazine calls "one of the greatest revivals ever."
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Phoenix Best showcased her talent on Broadway in the Tony, Emmy, and Grammy-winning revival of The Color Purple from 2015 to 2017. more...
Danielle Brooks made her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning revival of The Color Purple, a performance that earned her a Tony Award nomination, a Drama Desk Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award. more...
Dwayne Clark, known for his roles in Broadway hits like Paradise Square and Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark, was a part of the Emmy® and Tony Award®-winning cast of The Color Purple Revival. more...
Lawrence Clayton, who made his Broadway debut in Dreamgirls and has an extensive list of credits, was part of the acclaimed 2015 revival of The Color Purple. more...
Carrie Compere showcased her remarkable talent on Broadway with her performances in The Color Purple and Holler If Ya Hear Me. more...
Patrice Covington, who played the role of Squeak in the 2015 Tony, Emmy, and Grammy award-winning revival of The Color Purple, is an Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist known for her dynamic presence on both stage and screen. more...
Cynthia Erivo gained widespread acclaim for her role in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple from 2015 to 2017, earning the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. more...
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Adrianna Hicks made her Broadway debut in 2015 as a swing in The Color Purple and later played the lead role of Celie in the national tour and at the Paper Mill Playhouse in 2018. more...
Jennifer Hudson made her Broadway acting debut in the 2015 iteration of The Color Purple, further showcasing her versatile talent in the world of musical theater. more...
Bre Jackson previously graced the Broadway stage in The Color Purple, where she performed as a Church Lady and understudied the role of Celie. more...
Isaiah Johnson, who has an impressive resume including collaborations with Al Pacino in The Merchant of Venice and Lin-Manuel Miranda in the lab production of Hamilton, brought his extensive experience to the cast of The Color Purple. more...
Joaquina Kalukango, who won the 2022 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Paradise Square, was also a standout in The Color Purple, showcasing her remarkable talent in both theatre and film. more...
Grasan Kingsberry, an Emmy Award winner, recently showcased his talent in the Grammy and Tony Award-winning Best Revival of The Color Purple, marking his eleventh Broadway production. more...
Kevyn Morrow, who has a rich history on Broadway including his role in the 2002 revival of Anything Goes, was a notable cast member in The Color Purple. more...
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Ken Robinson, a proud member of Broadway Inspirational Voices, brought his extensive experience from Broadway shows like Memphis and Baby It’s You! to his performance in The Color Purple. more...
Kyle Scatliffe, a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, has an impressive array of credits, including his role as Haywood Patterson in the London premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, for which he received an Olivier Award nomination, and his portrayal of Coalhouse in Ragtime at Zach Theatre. more...
Antoine L. Smith, who has graced the Broadway stage in The Color Purple, Miss Saigon, and Memphis, brought his remarkable talent to The Color Purple, adding to his impressive resume that includes a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program. more...
Akron Watson shone on Broadway in the revival of The Color Purple, bringing his remarkable talent to a celebrated production that captivated audiences. more...
Rema Webb, who played Crystal/Ensemble and understudied Miss Liza Jane in The Color Purple, has an extensive Broadway resume including roles in The Lion King and Ragtime, and is dedicated to mentoring young talent through her On Broadway Performing Arts Training Program. more...
Awards and Nominations
2016 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Cynthia Erivo won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Danielle Brooks was nominated but did not win.
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Cynthia Erivo won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Danielle Brooks was nominated but did not win.
2016 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Danielle Brooks was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Cynthia Erivo won.
The Color Purple FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Huckelberry Pie
Mysterious Ways
Somebody Gonna Love You
Our Prayer
Big Dog
Hell No!
Brown Betty
Shug Avery Comin' to Town
Too Beautiful for Words
Push Da Button
Uh-Oh!
What About Love?
African Homeland
The Color Purple
Mister's Song
Miss Celie's Pants
Any Little Thing
I'm Here
Overture
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