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An unforgettable story of enduring love and triumph over adversity, The Color Purple is a landmark musical from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. This stirring family chronicle follows the inspirational Celie, as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discover the power of love and life.

 

Cynthia Erivo will not perform 12/28 or 1/1. Jennifer Holliday will not perform 12/19.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jan. 8, 2017.

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News & Features

Watch It
Watch The Color Purple Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Get Teary About Oprah & Closing the Show on Her Birthday
Hot Shot
Still Beautiful, Still Here! The Color Purple Celebrates a Year of Joyful Noise on Broadway
Fresh Face
The Color Purple's Carrie Compere on What Makes Her Say 'Hell No,' Backstage Gossip & the Celeb She's Dying to Meet
Curtain Up
Make a Joyful Noise! Nathaniel Stampley & Carrie Compere Begin Performances in The Color Purple
Exit Interview
Danielle Brooks on Growing Wings in The Color Purple & What She's Learned from Sofia
The Color Purple Tony winner Cynthia Erivo stuns on the red carpet.
News
The Color Purple Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Will Star Opposite Viola Davis in the Film Widows
PS - The Color Purple - wide - 12/15 - Cynthia Erivo -
News
Hell No! Tony-Winning Revival of The Color Purple, Starring Cynthia Erivo, Sets Broadway Closing Date
News
Exclusive! She’s Beautiful & She’s Here: The Color Purple's Danielle Brooks on Her 18-Story Times Square Billboard
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About The Color Purple on Broadway

Previews: Nov 10, 2015 • Opening: Dec 10, 2015 • Closing: Jan 8, 2017
Broadway Musicals Stars on Stage Drama 2016 Tony Nominees 2016 Tony Winners
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Spotlight On: The Color Purple
Cynthia Erivo as Celie and Jennie Harney as Nettie in The Color Purple.
Every day's a holiday with this diva back on Broadway. Jennifer Holliday takes in a moment onstage in The Color Purple alongside Cynthia Erivo.(Photo: Matthew Murphy)
Cynthia Erivo as Celie and the cast of The Color Purple.
She's comin' to town—and she's not goin'! Jennifer Holliday is vibrant in the Tony-winning revival of Broadway's The Color Purple.(Photo: Matthew Murphy)
Cynthia Erivo as Celie and Jennifer Holliday as Shug Avery in The Color Purple.
Cynthia Erivo as Celie in The Color Purple.
Jennifer Holliday as Shug Avery and Isaiah Johnson as Mister in The Color Purple.
Kyle Scatliffe as Harpo and Carrie Compere as Sofia in The Color Purple.
Rema Webb, Carrie Compere and Bre Jackson in The Color Purple.
Isaiah Johnson as Mister in The Color Purple.
Jennie Harney as Nettie in The Color Purple.
Jennifer Holliday as Shug Avery and the cast of The Color Purple.
Heather Headley as Shug Avery, Cynthia Erivo as Celie and Danielle Brooks as Sofia in The Color Purple.
Jennifer Holliday as Shug Avery and the cast of The Color Purple.
Danielle Brooks as Sofia and Kyle Scatliffe as Harpo in The Color Purple.
Heather Headley as Shug Avery in The Color Purple.
Danielle Brooks as Sofia and Kyle Scatliffe as Harpo in The Color Purple.
Heather Headley as Shug Avery and the cast of The Color Purple.
Jennifer Hudson as Shug Avery in The Color Purple.

Venue

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
242 W 45th St
New York, NY 10036
Hearing Assistance
Assisted listening devices are available. An ID is required as a deposit.
Wheelchair Access
Orchestra section and Main Level are fully accessible.
Elevators and Escalators
No elevator or escalator is available.
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Story

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 to love and triumph in the American South. Joining her is Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday (Dreamgirls). Tony winner John Doyle directs.

Don't miss two of Broadway's most powerful performers together on one stage in this Tony-winning triumph that New York Magazine calls “one of the greatest revivals ever.”

Reviews

Critics’ Reviews (2)
A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.

"A miracle on Broadway. A glory to behold! "

The New York Times

Ben Brantley

"Jennifer Hudson and The Color Purple are a match made in musical heaven!"

Associated Press

Mark Kennedy

Cast & Creative

Cast
Carrie Compere
Sofia
Jennie Harney
Nettie

Creative
Music
Brenda Russell and Allee Willis
Lyrics
Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray
Book
Marsha Norman
Director and Designer
John Doyle
Costume Designer
Ann Hould-Ward
Lighting Designer
Jane Cox
Orchestrations
Joseph Joubert
Sound Designer
Gregory Clarke

News & Features

Watch It
Watch The Color Purple Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Get Teary About Oprah & Closing the Show on Her Birthday
Hot Shot
Still Beautiful, Still Here! The Color Purple Celebrates a Year of Joyful Noise on Broadway
Fresh Face
The Color Purple's Carrie Compere on What Makes Her Say 'Hell No,' Backstage Gossip & the Celeb She's Dying to Meet
Curtain Up
Make a Joyful Noise! Nathaniel Stampley & Carrie Compere Begin Performances in The Color Purple
Exit Interview
Danielle Brooks on Growing Wings in The Color Purple & What She's Learned from Sofia
The Color Purple Tony winner Cynthia Erivo stuns on the red carpet.
News
The Color Purple Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo Will Star Opposite Viola Davis in the Film Widows
PS - The Color Purple - wide - 12/15 - Cynthia Erivo -
News
Hell No! Tony-Winning Revival of The Color Purple, Starring Cynthia Erivo, Sets Broadway Closing Date
News
Exclusive! She’s Beautiful & She’s Here: The Color Purple's Danielle Brooks on Her 18-Story Times Square Billboard
View All
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