Details

The 1930s-set family chronicle centres on black teenager Celie, as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discover the power of love and life in racially divided southern America. The musical premiered in 2004, receiving its Broadway premiere in 2005 and going on to by nominated for ten Tony Awards. It ran until 2008 and has since been revived for several national US tours

Cast/Performers

Me'sha Bryan (Celie), Bree Smith (Shug Avery), Aaliyah Zhane (Nettie), Ahmed Hamad (Harpo), Jimand Allotey (Squeak), Ako Mitchell (Mister), Anelisa Lamola (Sofia), KM Drew Boateng (Pa), Rosemary Annabella Nkrumah (Darlene), Karen Mavundukure (Doris / Alternate Celie), Kyle Birch, Kayla Carter, Joshua Clemetson, Esme Laudat, DeeArna McLean, Monifa James, Nathaniel Morrison, Alex Okoampa, Neil Patterson

Creatives/Company

Book by: Alice Walker
Adapted by: Marsha Norman
Music(s): Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray, Alex Parker (musical supervisor), Martin Higgins (orchestrator)
Lyrics(s): Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray
Producer(s): Birmingham Hippodrome, Curve
Director(s): Tinuke Craig, Lakesha Arie-Angelo (revival director), Kay Magson (CDG - casting director)
Choreographer(s): Mark Smith, Gail Parmel (associate choreographer), Iona Waite (associate choreographer)
Design(s): Joshua Pharo (video), Ricardo Pardo (associate designer)
Sound: Tom Marshall
Musical Director: Ian Oakley