OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS THE COLOR PURPLE, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the Oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who triumphs over tremendous odds to find joy in life, and her true inner beauty. Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards,
 
THE COLOR PURPLE is a landmark theatrical event. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is capturing the hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a celebration of love.
 
Times Union Review of THE COLOR PURPLE at Proctors
 
“A ROOF-RAISING STORY OF TRIUMPH!” --Michael Kuchwara, AP
 "A SOARING, EPIC TALE. It made a JOYFUL noise in my heart." --Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine,  "BLESSED WITH TALENT."
 "A bright odyssey of survival and triumph with a fairy-tale sense of wonder." --Ben Brantley, New York Times
 
Ticket Prices: $65, $55, $40, $20
 
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A Henry Schaffer Theatre Talk has been Scheduled visit Theatre Talk Webpage.
Adult Content. Appropriate for ages 10+ Teacher Guide
 
The performance on 10/18 at 2pm will be signed for the hearing impaired.