The Color Purple is a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, The Color Purple is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love, and a Broadway phenomenon. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, The Color Purple is capturing the hearts of young and old, uniting audiences in a community of joy. 

“A ROOF-RAISING STORY OF TRIUMPH!” 

--Michael Kuchwara, AP

"A SOARING, EPIC TALE. It made a JOYFUL noise in my heart."

--Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

"BLESSED WITH TALENT. A bright odyssey of survival and triumph with a fairy-tale sense of wonder."

--Ben Brantley, New York Times

Riverside Fox Performing Arts Center

Running time: 2 hours 45 mins, including intermission

RATING: For mature audience, contains adult content