This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life.

Based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture
Book by Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray

Directed by Tia James

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THE COLOR PURPLE was produced on Broadway at the Broadway Theater by Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Roy Furman and Quincy Jones. The world premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE was produced by the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia.

The Color Purple Revival is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

Photo by Cindy McEnery

Post-show discussion | June 22 at 5:30 p.m.

Join us after the Sunday, June 22, performance of The Color Purple for a post-show discussion! Dr. Mary H. Russell will lead a talkback with cast members on the topic of Becoming Your Best Self: A Collaborative Exploration of Self-Actualization. It will take a dive into the concept of self-actualization, and it will be explored through examining the stories of characters from the show. That exploration will then help us reflect on how this looks in our own lives and how we can become the best versions of ourselves. We hope you’ll join us!

About the moderator: With extensive experience as a leadership development coach as well as certifications in emotional intelligence and personality inventories, Dr. Russell brings a wealth of expertise to the discussion on self-actualization. Her decades-long work focuses on helping individuals unlock their potential, refine interpersonal skills, and achieve personal and professional growth. Through thoughtful guidance, she creates a safe, dynamic, and engaging environment for exploration and transformation.

Out & about!

CBS 17 Feature Story

Thanks to Greg Funderburg and the team at CBS 17 for coming by tech rehearsal and chatting with us about The Color Purple! Check out their interviews with director Tia James and Azhariyha Vaughan (“Celie”) in the video below:

WHUP Radio Interview

Tia James (Director), Azhariyha Vaughan (“Celie”), and Deandre Sanders (“Mister”) spoke with Wayne Leonard on WHUP FM’s Lights Up! radio show on Wednesday, May 28. Listen to the interview here on WHUP’s website.

Sponsors

Thanks to our Media Sponsor, WRAL.

Additional thanks to North State Bank and The Cardinal at North Hills for their support!