Dr. Frank Dobson, director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, and Alice Randall, Writer-in-Residence, Department of English, along with cast members from the touring production of The Color Purple, guide us through the intricacies of this inspiring and profound story.
The Color Purple is a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony Awards, The Color Purple is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love, and a Broadway phenomenon.