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The Color Purple (Chicago)

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 69 reviews

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THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has conquered Broadway in an all-new "ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle.

With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story.

Don’t miss this stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South. It’s the musical sensation that New York Magazine calls “one of the greatest revivals ever.” Experience the exhilarating power of this Tony-winning triumph!

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 69 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Simply Amazing!

    by MissMelB on 7/28/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    This show was simply amazing....I had been looking forward to seeing this show for a long time. I was in awe from the time the actors took the stage until the very end. The Auditorium Theater is a BEAUTIFUL venue for a show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Loved it

    by Penneone on 7/28/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    The show was very good. Audience loved the singing and the voices are magnificent. Would definitely recommend seeing this production.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 7/28/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    It was truly a fabulous production. This cast could be on Broadway in lead roles without question.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 7/27/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    Awesome production! So glad we went before it left town

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Color Purple was exceptional!

    by mldy on 7/27/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    The talent was over the top. I really enjoyed the total production. It was a packed house on a Tuesday evening. I was in Row T which were some very good seats. I had seen some time ago but really enjoyed even better.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    The Color Purple

    by MrsPlaky on 7/27/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    The staging with a minimalist set was great. The cast voices were amazing, however there were many times I could not understand what they were singing. I know the story very well, so I had an idea of the message they were conveying, but for someone less familiar with book or movie (my guest), it left some gaps in the storytelling.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Purple Greatness

    by TPBird on 7/26/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    The acting alone was superb......the sing was beyond beautiful.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Color Purple was AMAZING!

    by BroadwaynChicago on 7/26/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    The show was so good. I forgot my glasses, but we had great seats. I was worried with no Jennifer Hudson or Cynthia E, but the ladies in this show were phenomenal! I with I had money to take my mother and see it again.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Color Purple

    by DougStrahm on 7/26/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    The play and the performance was awesome! The sound mix however was awful. I could hardly hear the music. It sounded like the musicians were under the stage with no microphones. Very disappointing and I won't go to this theatre again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Phenomenal and absolutely breath taking

    by Genbrit on 7/25/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    I would see it a million more times if I could. It's worth every single penny.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Color Purple

    by BubbaGeo on 7/25/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    Play was excellent! Actors superb! Music and singing awesome! Highly recommended!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely amazing! Highly recommend.

    by ECMchicago2017 on 7/25/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    The Color Purple musical was fantastic. What a talented cast! I would see it again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Color Purple was outstanding

    by GMFJ on 7/25/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful musical. I would watch it again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show!

    by sadders on 7/25/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    A very inspirational story with a full spectrum of emotion. The cast is undoubtedly one of the most talented.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Color Purple was amazing!

    by Belhar on 7/25/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    Exceptional performance from beginning to end. The singing was unforgettable. The passion each performer displayed was brilliant.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Mediocrity at its Best

    by BrianCD on 7/25/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    A couple great songs and a couple good performance moments, but some very bad artistic decisions made for a mediocre production overall.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Powerful Performance- The Color Purple

    by Eimile on 7/25/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    I loved every moment of 'The Color Purple', at times I had to hold back tears. The cast worked incredibly hard and so effortlessly at the same time. My only critique is that there were a few moments where the pit was overpowering the voices.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Poignant, Energetic, Positive

    by Kitchwa on 7/25/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    If you enjoyed the book/movie you will love this musical. Well acted, beautiful voices, and strong woman theme. Highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the story line which will make it easier to understand from the start. I had a hard time understanding the words to songs which was one drawback. Not sure if it was the acoustics of the Auditorium Theater which is a huge venue or maybe the energy of the music kind of drowned out the words. But, not a deal breaker. Great show and especially for the Buy One Get One deal!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Color Purple was Awesome!!!

    by Leahdle on 7/24/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    From start to finish, this musical was absolutely FANTASTIC! I laughed, I cried, and laughed and cried some more. It was clean, fresh and amazingly professional! We splurged on box seats - well worth it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely PHENOMENAL

    by asameshima on 7/24/18Auditorium Theatre - Chicago

    I don't even know where to begin. The acting was flawless, the singing on pitch the entire time, and the overall delivery of everything was so filled with passion! This is the first show I've been to where I spent almost $300 for 2 tickets, and I would do it again. It was well worth the money. I've been talking about the show nonstop to my friends. I hope I get to see the performers in their future endeavors because every single one of them was a star on that stage.