The Color Purple: The Musical
Book by Marsha Norman
Music & Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray
Directed by Candy McLellan
Music Direction by Ann-Carol Pence
Choreographed by Pytron Parker

Based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and The Warner Bros./ Amblin Entertainment Motion Picture

This Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel will kick off Aurora’s Season 29 — A Feast for the Soul. Follow the unforgettable journey of Celie as she discovers her own strength and resilience in the face of extreme adversity. The joyous musical features an enthralling score that blends gospel, jazz, and blues. Originally developed in Atlanta at the Alliance Theatre in 2004, and most recently a 2023 smash-hit movie, Aurora welcomes home this epic story that is a testament to the healing power of love.

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Artist-To-Artist Dance Workshop: Color Purple
with Dance Canvas, taught by Akeem Edwards
August 24, 2024
Beginner: 9AM – 10AM
Intermediate/Advanced: 10:30AM – 12PM
Borders Rehearsal Hall

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Dance Canvas and Aurora Theatre invite Broadway dreamers of all ages to learn a dance inspired by the elegance of The Color Purple. Join professional dancer/choreographer Akeem Edwards as he provides his instruction & expertise while teaching a graceful dance routine. Classes are free and open to the public. Space is limited and registration is required. If under 18, a waiver must be submitted to participate.  

With the vision of diversifying the artistic voices being presented in professional dance, growing opportunities for artists in the region, and attracting new audiences, Dance Canvas successfully accomplishes our mission through three program areas of service: Choreographer Career Development, Youth Outreach/Leadership, and Community Engagement.     Since 2008, Dance Canvas has been an integral part of developing artistic opportunities for dancers in metro Atlanta. Through our Choreographer Career Development Initiative, we have provided employment, resources and presented over 100 new works by 126 emerging professional choreographers. We have featured over 300 professional dancers and performed for over 20,000 Atlanta audiences.

LAC Free Movie Night: The Color Purple
July 20, 2024 | 7:30PM
Clyde & Sandra Strickland Grand Stage 
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Content advisory: This film is Rated PG-13 for mature thematic content, sexual content, violence and language.   

Join us at the Aurora Theatre for a special free screening of the 2023 movie The Color Purple! In celebration of our upcoming season opener, The Color Purple: The Musical, we invite you to experience the powerful story that has captivated audiences for generations. Don’t miss this chance to see the stunning film adaptation before we bring the musical to life on stage. 

Torn apart from her sister and her children, Celie faces many hardships in life, including an abusive husband. With support from a sultry singer named Shug Avery, as well as her stand-her-ground stepdaughter, Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood.