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The Kennedy Center presents:
The Color Purple
The Color Purple Tickets and Information
Synopsis
From the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, and the moving film by Steven Spielberg, comes a soul-stirring new musical and landmark event. The Color Purple is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who--through love--finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. Set to a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life. Directed by Gary Griffin, The Color Purple is adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Marsha Norman, with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winners Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray, and choreography by Donald Byrd.
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Review: RE:the color purple review by ltroshinsky
I was a little disappointed because I expected the play to rock my world.
I felt it was created more for the masses -- the general public -- than for theater lovers. The first Act felt a bit watered down - it swept through events without the characters sinking their teeth into them nor the audience really experiencing them.
I feel they played to the laughs too much. The story wasnt a comedy, even though there were funny parts of it.
Sophia was hammed up, for example, and it became cliche.
The second Act was much improved over the first Act. They finally did some real dancing and singing. The African scenes were my favorite. I wanted to Fantasia sing more. I felt she never really sang enuf complete songs. There were lots of pregnant, dramatic pauses and I wanted to hear her just belt out an extended song.
In all, I am glad I went. I just wanted more!
rating: no rating · posted on 7/3/2009 at 9:37 AM
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