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The Color Purple
The Color Purple is a Broadway musical based upon the novel The Color Purple by Alice Walker. It features music and lyrics written by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, with a book by Marsha Norman. It ran on Broadway in 2005 and has been touring throughout the US. The Broadway production earned eleven 2006 Tony Awards nominations. The musical received an acclaimed Broadway revival in late 2015.
The musical opened on Broadway at The Broadway Theatre on December 1, 2005. It was directed by Gary Griffin, produced by Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones and Oprah Winfrey, with choreography by Donald Byrd and musical direction by Linda Twine. The musical closed on February 24, 2008, after 30 previews and 910 regular performances. The Broadway production recouped its $11 million investment within its first year on Broadway, and has grossed over $103 million to date.
The original Broadway production starred LaChanze as Celie, Brandon Victor Dixon as Harpo, Felicia P. Fields as Sofia, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Nettie, Kingsley Leggs as Mister, Krisha Marcano as Squeak, and Elisabeth Withers-Mendes as Shug Avery.
Music By - Brenda Russell | Stage Date - 2005 | Film Date - 1985
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Mark Brymer : What About Love? Here is a gospel-flavored ballad from the award-winning Broadway musical The Color Purple that sings of the redemptive power of love. The uplifting lyrics sing of joy, hope, tears, tenderness - indeed, the full range of emotion that connects us all as human beings. Ideal for graduation, pop and show choirs and many other concert occasions. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (gtr, b, syn, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00. 
Rollo Dilworth : The Color Purple The Broadway adaptation of Alice Walker's classic novel The Color Purple offers a powerful and life-affirming gospel score. Beginning quietly, this song builds steadily into the uplifting show finale: Look what God has done. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:00. |
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The 2023 movie adaptation of The Color Purple shared its story of resilience and forgiveness with a new generation of viewers. Written and performed by actress Halle Bailey, this optimistic toe-tapper is a reminder that "life can never break your soul!"
Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Musical: The Color Purple
The Broadway adaptation of Alice Walker's classic novel The Color Purple offers a powerful and life-affirming gospel score. Beginning quietly, this song builds steadily into the uplifting show finale: Look what God has done. Duration: ca. 4:00.
Arranger: Rollo Dilworth | Composer: Brenda Russell | Lyricist: Allee Willis and Stephen Bray | Musical: The Color Purple
Here is a gospel-flavored ballad from the award-winning Broadway musical The Color Purple that sings of the redemptive power of love. The uplifting lyrics sing of joy, hope, tears, tenderness - indeed, the full range of emotion that connects us all as human beings. Ideal for graduation, pop and show choirs and many other concert occasions. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (gtr, b, syn, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.
Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Brenda Russell | Lyricist: Allee Willis and Stephen Bray | Musical: The Color Purple
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