A teenager gives birth to two of her father's children and then is married off to a man who sought her sister. The man convinces the sisters' father to separate the two and makes sure they never communicate by intercepting letters between them. Abused and alone, the heroine struggles to find her identity and love.
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- Allee Willis
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- Brenda Russell
- Marsha Norman
- Regina Taylor
- Stephen Bray
- Warner Brothers
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Tony Awards and Nominations for The Color Purple
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Musical | |
| 2016 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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News About The Color Purple at Omaha Community Playhouse
THE COLOR PURPLE to Open in March at The Omaha Community Playhouse
February 21, 2022 The Omaha Community Playhouse production of The Color Purple will open Friday, March 4, 2022. The show will run in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre through March 27 with performances Wednesdays through Sundays.Videos
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