This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of her life forms the arc of this instant classic. Nominated for eleven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score, THE COLOR PURPLE is an inspiring story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life featuring a joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues.
Year | Category | |
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2006 | Best Musical | |
2016 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
Videos
Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (2/2 - 2/2) | ||
Ladies of Laughter
Bergen PAC (2/3 - 2/3) | ||
Tracy Morgan
State Theatre New Jersey (2/22 - 2/22) | ||
Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience
State Theatre New Jersey (2/14 - 2/14) | ||
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Ravel
State Theatre New Jersey (1/12 - 1/12) | ||
Madama Butterfly
Sieminski Theater (2/8 - 2/9) | ||
Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
Count Basie Center for the Arts (4/9 - 4/9) | ||
A Case for the Existence of God
Luna Stage (2/20 - 3/16) | ||
FRONTIERS – The Ultimate Tribute to Journey
Sieminski Theater (4/26 - 4/26) | ||
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