Event Cancelled
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The Color Purple
Key Information
Audience
May not be suitable for younger audiences members due to adult themes
Run Time
Two hours and 25 minutes including one intermission
Dates
Finished Apr 7, 2020 cancelled
Cast
Mariah Lyttle as Celie
Sandi Lee as Shug Avery
Chedra Arielle as Sofia
Andrew Malone as Mister
Milika Cheree as Nettie
Brandon A. Wright as Harpo
Elizabeth Adabale, Jarrett Anthony Bennett, David Holbert, Parris Lewis, Jenay Naima, Mon'Quez Deon Pippins, Gabriella Rodriguez, Shelby A. Sykes, Ivan Thompson, Renee Titus, Cartreze Tucker, Jeremy Whatley, Gerard M. Williams
Creative
Music by Brenda Russell and Allee Willis
Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray
Book by Marsha Norman
Awards
2016 Tony Award Wins
Best Revival of a Musical
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical - Cynthia Erivo
2016 Tony Award Nominations
Best Revival of a Musical
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical - Cynthia Erivo
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Danielle Brooks
Best Direction of a Musical - John Doyle
2016 Drama Desk Award Wins
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Cynthia Erivo
Outstanding Director of a Musical - John Doyle
2017 Grammy Award Wins
Best Musical Theater Album
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