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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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...
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Jennie Harney-Fleming, who previously portrayed Nettie in the Broadway production of The Color Purple, has an impressive resume that includes roles in Hamilton and the national tour of Motown The Musical. more...
Heather Headley made a memorable return to Broadway in 2016, starring as Shug Avery in the Tony Award-winning production of The Color Purple. 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...
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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