The Color Purple
Key Information
Audience
May not be suitable for younger audiences members due to adult themes
Run Time
Two hours and 25 minutes including one intermission
Dates
Finished Jun 17, 2018
Cast
Mariah Lyttle as Celie
Sandi Lee as Shug Avery
Chedra Arielle as Sofia
Andrew Malone as Mister
Milika Cheree as Nettie
Brandon A. Wright as Harpo
Elizabeth Adabale, Jarrett Anthony Bennett, David Holbert, Parris Lewis, Jenay Naima, Mon'Quez Deon Pippins, Gabriella Rodriguez, Shelby A. Sykes, Ivan Thompson, Renee Titus, Cartreze Tucker, Jeremy Whatley, Gerard M. Williams
Creative
Music by Brenda Russell and Allee Willis
Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray
Book by Marsha Norman
Awards
2016 Tony Award Wins
Best Revival of a Musical
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical - Cynthia Erivo
2016 Tony Award Nominations
Best Revival of a Musical
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical - Cynthia Erivo
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Danielle Brooks
Best Direction of a Musical - John Doyle
2016 Drama Desk Award Wins
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Cynthia Erivo
Outstanding Director of a Musical - John Doyle
2017 Grammy Award Wins
Best Musical Theater Album
Reviews
Customer reviews
19 reviews, average rating: (3.5 Stars)
Denise
Other than that I couldn't understand what was said or sung
The sound was atrocious. I couldn’t understand much of the dialogue
or lyrics. The audience in front of us would respond up to a certain
row and after that, crickets. I was already a fan of the book and movie
so I was familiar with the story line although I did go to Wikipedia
during intermission. I loved the minimalist set and how the chairs
were integrated into the staging, which I absolutely loved. I wish I’d
seen this revival on Broadway. I would say Don’t Waste Your Money
but I got enough out of it to be glad I went. And I want to see the
performers and production personnel supported. And the notion that,
as spoken by the usher as related in another post, audience members
should secure assisted listening devices? C'mon! That’s bogus! ... Read more
Heather
Riveting Performances!
I saw this performance in Sacramento at Music Circus this afternoon. It was INCREDIBLE! Angela Wildflower as Celie was absolutely riveting: real, vulnerable, engaging. Our whole audience was sucked in from the first lines until the encore. The story was told with gentleness, but still had dark undertones. Sofia (played by Amma Osei) was a delightful break from the seriousness and has the most beautiful, deep, belting alto. When Celie realizes at the end that she is worth something and sings that she is beautiful just the way she is, she brought down the house! There wasn't a dry eye in the room! It reminded me about the power of musical theater to tell a story and make people feel transported. BRAVO TO THE CAST, every last one! ... Read more
Monica Willis
Wonderful night
Saw the traveling show in Charlotte North Carolina and was so impressed. My mother loved it. It was so great that I am looking forward to seeing it again in Houston. ... Read more
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