2026–27 Season · Production 03
The Color Purple: The Musical
An unforgettable story of hope, resilience, sisterhood, and joy—told through a sweeping score rooted in gospel, jazz, blues, and African music.
Book by Marsha Norman
Music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis & Stephen Bray
Based on the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture
Spanning decades in the American South, The Color Purple follows Celie as she discovers her voice, her strength, and the sustaining power of love and community.
With a soaring score that draws from gospel, jazz, blues, and African musical traditions, this acclaimed musical transforms a story of hardship into an extraordinary celebration of resilience, sisterhood, faith, and joy.
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