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May 29, 2025 · 3:30 pm

THE COLOR PURPLE Runs June 27-July 6

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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March 25, 2025 · 1:08 pm

Cast Announced for THE COLOR PURPLE at The Carnegie

The Carnegie is excited to announce the cast for THE COLOR PURPLE.

The cast includes:

  • CELIE – Jordyn Jones
  • NETTIE – Brandi La’Sherrill
  • MISTER – Kenneth Early
  • SOFIA – Brittany Hayes
  • SHUG AVERY – Elana (Elle) Elmore
  • HARPO – Javon Cameron
  • SQUEAK – Kertu Bell
  • CHURCH LADY DARLENE (Understudy Sofia) – Erin Morton
  • CHURCH LADY JARENE (Understudy Shug) – Fiona Capri
  • CHURCH LADY DORIS – Roniece Hutchins
  • PA/ENSEMBLE (Understudy Preacher/Ol’ Mister) – William Boatwright Jr.
  • PREACHER/OL’ MISTER/ENSEMBLE (Understudy Mister) – Deondra Kamau Means
  • OLIVIA/ENSEMBLE (Understudy Nettie, Squeak) – Caira Fisher-Rogers
  • GRADY/BOBBY/ENSEMBLE – Austin Hoard
  • ADAM/BUSTER/ENSEMBLE (Understudy Pa) – Jathan Briscoe
  • ENSEMBLE (Understudy Harpo, Grady/Bobby, Adam/Buster) – Carter Minor
  • ENSEMBLE (Understudy Church Ladies) – Nia Buchannon
  • CHURCH SOLOIST/ENSEMBLE (Understudy Celie, Olivia) – Edin Kebede

THE COLOR PURPLE is directed by Torie Wiggins with music direction by Jason Alexander Holmes.

Performances run June 27-July 6.

For tickets and additional information, please visit www.thecarnegie.com/whats-on/the-color-purple.

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March 24, 2025 · 3:33 pm

RELIEF IN ACTION on April 12 from Bard and Bandit Productions

RELIEF IN ACTION: Internation Showcase presented by Kentucky Refugee Ministries & Bard and Bandit Productions.

Sat, April 12 at The Carnegie

  • Gallery and Market opens: 6:00 PM
  • Talent Showcase: 7:30 PM

KRM and Bard & Bandit Productions are partnering with The Carnegie to activate the community to continue supporting our refugee and immigrant neighbors.

Explore an eclectic market featuring both international and local vendors followed by a talent-packed showcase celebrating themes of hope, home, and belonging. Among the talents and vendors are refugees and immigrants from Syria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala, Venezuela, Haiti, and Ukraine representing their populations here in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase, with amazing prizes from FC Cincinnati, Florence Y’alls, Newport Aquarium, Cincinnati Symphony, Dewey’s Pizza, Golden Gelato, and many more!

All proceeds to benefit Kentucky Refugee Ministries.

Ticket Link: https://thecarnegie.com/whats-on/relief-in-action-refugee-talent-showcase/

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March 3, 2025 · 4:58 pm

Trading Spaces’ Paige Davis Comes to The Carnegie in GREASE

Broadway’s PAIGE DAVIS, best known as the host of Trading Spaces, will rule the school this summer as Miss Lynch in GREASE.

Class is in session from August 15-24—don’t be late!

Book Today!

Paige is best known as the host of the Emmy-nominated Trading Spaces and has also hosted shows for Hallmark Channel, OWN, and Food Network.

On Broadway and tour, she’s dazzled as Babette (Beauty and the Beast), Charity (Sweet Charity), and Gloria (Boeing–Boeing). Her longest running association has been with Chicago, having played Roxie Hart in multiple turns on Broadway, and on the national and international tours.

She’s headlined Mame (North Shore Music Theatre) and Hello, Dolly! (Pioneer Theatre Company) and starred in productions at The Old Globe, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Barrington Stage, Arizona Theatre Company, Austin Musical Theatre, and Missouri Repertory Theatre.

Locally, audiences may recognize Paige from her turn as a spokesperson for Fifth Third Bank. She spent much of her childhood in Louisville where she graduated from the Youth Performing Arts School. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, actor Patrick Page.

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January 12, 2025 · 8:05 pm

Cast Announced for ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE at The Carnegie

Meet the stars of our summer production of ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE

Kentucky native Charlotte Campbell makes her Carnegie debut in her fifth turn as the country music icon. Critics rave about her take on Patsy, with On Stage Colorado noting, “Campbell expertly belts out all the hits and some of Cline’s lesser-known songs… I could’ve closed my eyes and believed I was listening to the great musician herself.”

After taking audiences on a whirlwind adventure in last season’s HELLO, DOLLY!, Sara Mackie is back to bring her humor, heart, and dynamic stage presence to Louise Seeger, the devoted fan-turned-friend of Patsy Cline. League of Cincinnati Theatres calls Mackie, “unparalleled,” and we couldn’t agree more.

Tickets are on sale now—grab yours today and join us for a journey through Patsy’s unforgettable music: thecarnegie.com/whats-on/always-patsy-cline

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