THE COLOR PURPLE
December 2-7, 2008
Civic Theatre

Oprah Winfrey Presents THE COLOR PURPLE, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the Oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg.  It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who triumphs over tremendous odds to find joy in life, and her true inner beauty.  Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, THE COLOR PURPLE is a landmark theatrical event.  With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is capturing the hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a celebration of love.

“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

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