THE COLOR PURPLE
A testament to the healing power of love. The epic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker comes to life in an emotional tour de force musical infused with a soul-stirring score of jazz, gospel, ragtime, and blues. Set against the backdrop of the American South in the early 20th century, the story follows the transformative journey of Celie, a young African American woman who courageously navigates a life marked by abuse, separation, and discrimination to discover the strength to break free from oppression and find her own voice. This inspiring show is a triumphant piece of art that reaffirms some fundamental truths: that Black is beautiful, that women are powerful, and that love is love.
Book by Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray
Based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment Motion Picture
Directed by Corey Mitchell, Music Direction by Charlene Miranda Corbett, and Choreography by Stacy Dagge
Presented by CertaPro Painters of South Charlotte
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
RUN TIME: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes plus a 15 minute intermission.
DISCRETIONARY CONTENT: The Color Purple contains violence, abuse, strong language, mature themes and situations. We encourage patrons to use their judgment based on their own research of the show, and their sensibilities.
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Fri, May 8th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, May 9th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, May 10th, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Thu, May 14th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Fri, May 15th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, May 16th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, May 17th, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Wed, May 20th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Thu, May 21st, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, May 23rd, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, May 24th, 2026 at 2:30 pm -
Wednesday, May 13 at 7:00pm
Purple Threads: A Community Showcase Inspired by The Color Purple.
We’re thrilled to host this event in partnership with Charlotte Center for Literary Arts. Join us for this special evening, emceed by North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green, who will also share her own work. Submissions for short, creative writing pieces (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, or hybrid) are now open!Sunday, March 29 | 2PM - 5PM
Here to Wonder: Revisiting Alice Walker’s "The Color Purple"
In partnership with Charlotte Lit
North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green facilitates this generative workshop centered on the advanced and vivid themes of Alice Walker's 1982 novel, The Color Purple.
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DATES
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Adult - $34
Senior (62+) - $28
Student - $20 -
Please contact our box office at tix@theatrecharlotte.org or 704-376-3777 for details.
TICKETS
“Exquisite! A joyous celebration of storytelling.”
— The New York Times
IF YOU LIKE…
Ragtime
Once on This Island
Caroline, or Change
…THIS IS A SHOW FOR YOU
CREATIVE TEAM
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Corey Mitchell
DIRECTOR
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Charlene Miranda Corbett
MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Stacy Dagge
CHOREOGRAPHER
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Kaylene Bryan
STAGE MANAGER
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Robert Rankin
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
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Tim Parati
SCENIC DESIGN
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J.P. Woodey
LIGHTING DESIGN
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Justin Hall
COSTUME DESIGN
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Beth Killion
ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGN
CAST
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Keston Gary
CELIE
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Chanel Abreu
NETTIE
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Arnold Grevious
PA
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Rahman Williams
MISTER
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Nehemiah Lawson
HARPO
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Germôna Sharp
SOFIA
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K. Alana Jones
SHUG AVERY
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Nyla Martin
YOUNG CELIE
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Cory Cuffee
PREACHER/KING
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Cameron Monroe
GRADY/ADAM
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Toni "AIDEEM" Morrison
BUSTER
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Sean Bryant
BOBBY
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Janeta Jackson Lynn
JARENE
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Helena McKoy-Monroe
DORIS
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Erica Taylor
DARLENE
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Jasmine Mills
SQUEAK
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Zhymeire Holliday
ENSEMBLE
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Josiah Jackson
ENSEMBLE
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Tia Robbins
ENSEMBLE
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Olivia Greene
ENSEMBLE
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Kenyatta Adams
ENSEMBLE
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Norarose Enow-Tanyi
ENSEMBLE
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Meighan Giles
ENSEMBLE
