THE COLOR PURPLE
The Carnegie
June 27-July 6
[Covington]
Directed by Torie Wiggins
Music direction by Jason Alexander Holmes
Cast: Jordyn Jones as Celie, Brandi La’Sherrill as Nettie, Kenneth Early as Mister, Brittany Hayes as Sofia, Elana (Elle) Elmore as Shug Avery, Javon Cameron as Harpo, Kertu Bell as Squeak, Erin Morton as Church Lady Darlene, Fiona Capri as Church Lady Jarene, Roniece Hutchins as Church Lady Doris, William Boatwright Jr. as Pa/Ensemble, Deondra Kamau Means as Preacher/Ol’ Mister/Ensemble, Caira Fisher-Rogers as Olivia/Ensemble, Austin Hoard as Grady/Bobby/Ensemble, Jathan Briscoe as Adam/Buster/Ensemble, Carter Minor as Ensemble, Nia Buchannon as Ensemble & Edin Kebede as Church Soloist/Ensemble
Witness the power of resilience and redemption in THE COLOR PURPLE—an unforgettable musical journey that celebrates the strength of the human spirit. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this moving production brings to life the story of Celie, an African American woman in the early 20th century, as she embarks on a remarkable journey of self-discovery. With soul-stirring gospel, jazz, and blues music, THE COLOR PURPLE is a vibrant celebration of love, family, and the indomitable will to overcome.
- Fri, June 27 at 7:30pm
- Sat, June 28 at 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sun, June 29 at 3pm
- Sat, July 5 at 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sun, July 6 at 3pm

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