The Color Purple
By Book by Marsha Norman; Music and Lyrics by Brenda Russell , Allee Willis , and Stephen Bray; Based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros. / Amblin Entertainment Motion Picture
The Color Purple is a musical that needs 7 or more performers (5 women, 2 men). Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
- Type
- musical
- Cast size
- 7 or more performers
- Roles
- 5 women, 2 men
- Cast notes
- 5W, 2M, Ensemble
- Running time
- About 120 minutes
- Dance
- Moderate dance
- Genre
- historical
- Licensor
- Theatrical Rights Worldwide
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Synopsis
THE COLOR PURPLE is a powerful musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the acclaimed 1985 Steven Spielberg film. This epic tale follows Celie, a young woman who endures unimaginable hardship, yet embarks on a profound personal journey over the course of 40 years. Her story of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment is brought to life through a joyous and dynamic score blending jazz, ragtime, gospel, blues, and African music. A celebration of hope, love, and the
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