The Color Purple (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

94%

(3068 Ratings)

Positive

99%

Mixed

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Members say

Great acting, Great singing, Absorbing, Must see, Entertaining

About the Show

This stripped-down revival of the musical based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel won two 2016 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. Directed by John Doyle and starring Tony winner Cynthia Erivo.

This stirring family chronicle follows the life of a young black girl named Celie, as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discover the power of love and life. With a fresh, joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues, this new production from London features a minimalist staging.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (3,068)

100

Masterful, Profound, Must see, Riveting, Great singing

See it if You are read to dive deep into a heart wrenching story that is told beautifully.

Don't see it if Looking for something happy and fluffy.

100

Absorbing, Great acting, Exquisite, Must see, Great singing

See it if you want to be blown away by Cynthia Erivo

Don't see it if just go see it

100

Great acting, Great staging, Profound, Must see, Great singing

See it if you just love great musical theatre like this!

Don't see it if you're just not into musical theatre at all.

100

Exquisite, Great acting, Resonant, Great singing

See it if you want to cry over amazing singing.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of classic literature.

100

Absorbing, Ambitious, Clever, Delightful, Entertaining

See it if you want to be moved to your core.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy musicals.

100

Masterful, Great acting, Enchanting, Must see, Great singing

See it if you want to see one of the greatest musicals to ever be produced on Broadway! Cynthia Erivo gives the best performance I've ever seen.

Don't see it if I can't think of a single reason not to see The Color Purple...

100

Intense, Relevant, Resonant, Great acting, Great singing

See it if You love amazing singing. If you are a fan of the movie. If you want to laugh and cry.

Don't see it if You are expecting a lot of razzamatazz, the set is very minimal, it focuses mainly on the cast's talent.

100

Absorbing, Entertaining, Great acting, Must see, Great singing

See it if you are in the mood to be blown away.

Don't see it if you can't appreciate amazing acting and singing.

Critic Reviews (59)

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