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The Color Purple

The Color Purple at Everett Performing Arts Center

Why see The Color Purple?

The Pulitzer-Winning Story Comes To Life

The Color Purple has been performed at theaters around the country, and now you can enjoy this stirring story at this production in your town. Alice Walker's diverse and unforgettable characters come vividly to life on stage, blending dance with blues, gospel, jazz, swing, rural roots and African music. The Color Purple is a saga of hope, inspiration, and triumph, and is based on the Pulitzer-Prize winning novel by Alice Walker.

What Is The Colour Purple About?

Life in the 1930s American South is hard, especially for Celie - a young African-American girl from a poor background. She lives with her abusive father until, at the tender age of just fourteen, she is married off to a man to be his wife, servant and tend to any needs he might have. The Colour Purple is a tender coming-of-age story that follows Celie as she discovers the power or love and of her own strength through friendships forged with several remarkable women.

Key Information

Audience

May not be suitable for younger audiences

Run Time

Two hours and 45 minutes with one interval

Dates

Jul 12, 2025

Upcoming Performances

Reviews

Customer reviews

Monica Willis

Wonderful night

Saw the traveling show in Charlotte North Carolina and was so impressed. My mother loved it. It was so great that I am looking forward to seeing it again in Houston. ... Read more

C Andrews

One of the best I have seen

One of the best shows I have seen in quite a while! Story stayed true to the movie but had an unexpected enjoyable twist of laughter added to it! ... Read more

Ellen R.

Enargy & Pathos

Phenomenal peoduction at Las Vegas Smth Center. Loved the energy and talent, balancing the difficult emotions. Great front row seats, tho no seat is bad at Smith Center. Dinner at Casa Don Juan's capped a lovely afternoon ... Read more

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