The Color Purple is a Broadway Musical based upon the novel "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker.  It features music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Walker, with a book by Marsha Norman.

 

Directed by Clay Hillwig and Tim Larson, Circle Players brought this award winning musical for the first time to the Nashville Community Stage in collaboration with TSU's Fall 2012 Theatre Production!

 

The Color Purple is an emotionally charged musical; 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.