Tony and Grammy-nominated musical, based on the Alice Walker novel, THE COLOR PURPLE set in the early 20th century American South spans the life of Celie, an African American woman with dreams of escaping her husband’s control to reunite with her loved ones. Despite being oppressed, Celie embarks on a remarkable journey toward empowerment and self-love complimented by a joyous musical score.
Director and Choreographer: Donald Jones Jr.
Music Director: Delfeayo Marsalis
Book by: Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics by: Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray
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CAST
Shiquita Brooks ...................................... Church Lady Darlene
MyiaRene' Carter ................................... Sofia
Julius Chase ............................................. Harpo
Benjamin Clay ........................................ Ol' Mister/Preacher/Ensemble
Breanna Collier ...................................... Nettie
Donavan Davis ...................................... Buster/Bobby/Ensemble
Noah Guitroz .......................................... Pa/Ensemble
Taylor James .......................................... Celie
Ebony Johnson ...................................... Squeak
Alcee Jones III ....................................... Grady/Ensemble
Queen Shereen Macklin .................... Shug Avery
Kadejah Oné ......................................... Church Soloist/Ensemble
Keri Palmer ............................................ Church Lady Doris
P.J. Ruffins ............................................. Olivia/Ensemble
Jada Tanner .......................................... Church Lady Jarene
Bryan Williams .................................... Mister
Z.J. Wilson ............................................. Adam/Ensemble
Kaylin Wilson ....................................... Ensemble
CREATIVE TEAM
Donald Jones, Jr. .............................................Director and Choreographer
Delfeayo Marsalis ..........................................Music Producer
David Pulphus ................................................Music Director
Berkley the Artist ...........................................Vocal Director
Raion Ramsey .................................................Vocal Director
Dane Rhodes ...................................................Set Designer
Tiffani Sheriff ..................................................Costume Designer
Diane Bass ......................................................Lighting Designer
Jason Doyle ....................................................Sound Designer
Jyna Roots-Tilton ..........................................Wig & Hair Designer
Myjoycia Cezar ..............................................Production Stage Manager