The Color Purple: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
The Color Purple tells the story of Celie, a resilient yet burdened woman living in the rural American South during the early 20th century. This emotionally charged musical follows Celie’s story over the course of 40 years and explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the triumph of the human spirit.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2005)
Cast Size: 10+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s / USA (South)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray
Book: Marsha Norman
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2005)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Theatrical Rights➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Based on a Book, Black Artists, Black History, Dramatic, Female Lead, LGBTQ+, Soul
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