STARRING FANTASIA AS 'CELIE'
American Idol winner Fantasia reprises her starring role of Celie in the National Tour of the soul-stirring Broadway musical based on the book by Alice Walker that tells an unforgettable story about hope and the power of love.
Jun 30 - Aug 2, 2009
Washington, D.C.
The Kennedy Center Opera House
2 hrs. 45 min.
$25.00 - $95.00
About the Program
Oprah Winfrey Presents
The Color Purple
The Musical about Love
Starring Fantasia
"Fantasia is a hit! Her performance is a must-see…it's almost too beautiful for words!"
--The Daily News
"A BIG HIT! A really stirring, inspiring show"
--The Chicago Tribune
"SOARING AND JOYFUL"
--Time Magazine
Adapted for the stage by Marsha Norman
from the novel by Alice Walker
and the film by Steven Spielberg
Music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray
Choreography by Donald Byrd
Costume design by Paul Tazewell
Set design by John Lee Beatty
Directed by Gary Griffin
American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino made her Broadway debut in The Color Purple in 2007. Now she reprises her starring role of Celie in the National Tour of the Broadway smash hit. The New York Post exclaimed, "Four cheers for Fantasia! If you haven't seen The Color Purple, see it now; if you have seen it, see it again."
Nominated for eleven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Color Purple ran on Broadway for more than two record-breaking years. From the classic Pulitzer Prize–winning novel by Alice Walker, and the moving film by Steven Spielberg, comes a soul-stirring new musical and landmark event. The Color Purple is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman named Celie who--through love--finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. Set to a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life. Directed by Gary Griffin, The Color Purple is adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Marsha Norman, with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winners Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray, and choreography by Donald Byrd.
Performance Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes. Act I - 77 min.; Intermission - 15 min.; Act II - 70 min.
Notice: There are a limited number of $25 tickets available for this engagement. They are available for purchase in-person only at the Kennedy Center Box Office with a limit of two (2) tickets per person. Prior to coming to the Kennedy Center, please call (202) 467-4600 to check availability.
BUY TICKETS : http://www.colorpurple.com/tour_detail.php?id=214
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