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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!
When a 15 year old kid sets and watches this play and says "Dad this was great" Then you know you have an awesome play on your hands. I saw the movie and it does not compare to the play, now I have to read the book...............
I loved The Color Purple! It was very entertaining. I am a big fan of the movie and was excited for the play to come to our area. I felt several emotions while watching the play. I laughed and cried. I learned several things about some of the characters that I didn't know previously. The play is based more on the book than the movie, so I would suggest reading the book before going to see the play.
Loved the whole play, the location and the employees of the DPAC was great. Had a wonderful time--the whole cast of the Color purple showed out (meaning they were outstanding)!! Will return to the Durham area to watch more events at this location.
Recently my husband (who hates musicals) and I went to see The Color Purple at the DPAC. From the opening curtain to the closing curtain, everything was superior. Even my husband said he would not mind seeing it again. You would have thought it was the first time all the actors had performed. Their enthusiasm and joy was contagious.
It was hard to think about how they would get the essence of the book and film into a play. However, it was achieved in this play. It was made sure to include the classic lines that we have grown to love ("You told Harpo to beat me"). We got to see the understudy for Celie and she was awesome. Great experience for us, you should experience it too.
I saw the movie when if first came out, so I did not remember much of the plot when I went to see the touring show: The Color Purple. It was MUCH better than I anticipated. It was maginificent! The acting and singing and dancing were incredible.
I SAW THE SHOW IN MAY AT DPAC AND THE SHOW WAS EXCELLENT.
I attended The Color Purple in Durham North Carolina at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The venue was exceptional. The seating on the upper level was exceptional. The seats were positioned very well, no one blocked my view. The Play: The actors, with the exception of Sophia were marginal at best. In all my years of attending plays, this performance was most disappointing. The following is why I make this opinion: Over acting in some cases. Some of the actors were not convincing. i.e. Shug Avery, sounded like Mae West (come up and see me some time). Certainly not indicative of the period, race, culture, and class. Thought the actor who played Ceily acted well, but her singing was average. The actor who played Mister seemed too young to play the role. Overall, no one stood out in the singing department. The movie sound track was much better. Sophia was the only actor I would grade an A. Everyone seemed like understudies. They just did not have the total package!!! There are way too many actors out there with the total package to have marginal performances like that one.
Great show. Highly recommend seeing. Wonderful performance.
I was extremely pleased with the performance. The cast was exceptional and the voices were amazing. I've traveled to NY for performances that lacked the quality of this one. It great to see Durham bring shows of this caliber to the area for those of us who love the theatre.
The Color Purple was all I had hoped for and more! The play followed the movie so closely and the actors, dancing and songs were excellent! I almost did not go due to the cost, but decided to splurge and take my mother as her Mother's Day present. It was the best gift for both of us!
The show was outstanding, even though it may have been the second string!! I'd see it again with the original cast, but I think this was great!!
Mind blowing and moving performance from the whole cast of CP. If it is ever brought back to the DPAC, you can better believe that I'll be there!
We missed the show in Atlanta, Georgia. Heard it was a show you didn't want to miss so we traveled to Durham , NC. We got front row seat and enjoyed every minute of the show.
The play had a gay theme and wasnt as good as movie. I would have preferred a better Shug but Sophia & Celie character was awesome! I was also disappointed in the explicit language since kids were in the audience. The play started off really good and then took a turn for worse. My family & I left the play disappointed! Maybe next time I'll attend a broadway play in New York. Thanks
This play was WONDERFUL. All the performers did an excellent job. We had an understudy for the part of Celie and I can't imagine anyone doing a better job than she did! The costumes and the scenery transported you to the time; it felt as if you were apart of the story - you wanted to cry for Celie and Sofia, and you were happy with what happened to Mister. When it was all over it felt as if you'd been on an emotional rollercoaster and came out better than you went in. I highly recommend attending!!
Awesome performance. Cast was amazing. I highly recommend!!!
I enjoyed everything about this play, but was left with 1 question, was shug and silly suppose to be lovers?.....lol but I loved it
The cast did a wonderful job. The characters were believable. The singing was fantastic. The scenery and costumes were believable. Great job!
The Color Purple production was a smart, rousing, uplifting performance enjoyed by the whole theater on the Saturday we attended. The cast was fabulous and for a moment we felt as if we were at the Broadway production. We laughed, we cried, we were in awe of the sets and the costuming. I highly recommend the production to anyone who can attend. It was worth the wait.
