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 more...
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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...
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Angela Birchett, who starred in the 2015 Broadway revival and First National Tour of The Color Purple, has built a remarkable career that spans stage, television, and music, showcasing her versatility and dedication to the performing arts. 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...
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...
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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 Holliday, renowned for her Tony Award-winning role as Effie White in Dreamgirls, captivated audiences once again in 2016 when she starred as Shug Avery in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple alongside Cynthia Erivo. 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...
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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...
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
Videos