The Color Purple (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You want to see a show that will hit you so hard, you'll cry at least 3-4 times throughout the show.

Don't see it if You hate great performances from some of the most talented people of this generation, and don't like feeling emotions.

See it if You love American gospel and blues and stories about overcoming difficulties

Don't see it if Scenes about rape, abuse, lesbian relationships offend you

See it if You like life affirming stories with powerhouse performances.

Don't see it if Want something more lively with dancing

See it if You need a reminder about basic human/women rights, women empowerment, witty and funny humor in a serious drama.

Don't see it if You are bothered by acts of abuse, women standing up for themselves and others, or heavy God based themes.

See it if You're a human. Honestly, Cynthia Erivo, Heather Headley, and Danielle Brooks give the performances of a lifetime.

Don't see it if You don't like musicals and are uncomfortable with raw, human emotion.

See it if You enjoy an extraordinary vocal performance and some history.

Don't see it if You don't like even a bit of history or more modern musicals.

See it if you're okay crying in the middle of a show, you enjoy quiet moments in a show, or if you're a sucker for big power ballads.

Don't see it if you're looking for big song-and-dance number or if you don't like emotional shows

See it if You want to be entertained and moved by the music from beginning to end. You want to feel motivation and empowered. Excellent performance.

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