
The Umbrella Stage Company is excited to announce a planned series of community activities to support and enrich theatergoers' experience of this spring's production of The Color Purple. NEW: Community Activities, Enrichments throughout The Umbrella Stage Production of The Color Purple "The incredible performances by this amazing cast had us in tears last night. This is a must see. Don't miss it." - Ellen M. "This show was amazing! In fact, I am planning to volunteer for ushering so I can see it again!" - Steve B. If you have not seen the show, run don’t walk to get your ticket now!" - Stephanie M. "All praises for The Color Purple production at The Umbrella Arts Center! A cast of soul-stirring triple-threat actors whose performance is a celebration of life and not to be missed. I also recommend that you bring friends, family, and tissues." - Linda Chin, Theater Mirror cast of triple threats’ vocal talents (supported by the kickass combo of 8 musicians) soar – and literally raise the roof.With a full heart, I wholeheartedly recommend this production.


"The company delivers powerful and poignant performances across the board. "One of the best productions I ever seen by this The Umbrella Stage Company.The whole cast seemed to be drawing on some deep well of feeling and love and it spilled over into the audience.Don't miss it!" - Joyce Kulhawik, Joyce's Choices

With a joyous Tony Award-winning score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, an intensely moving American classic, and a triumphant theatrical treasure.ĬONTENT WARNING: The Color Purple contains overt racism and sexism, as well as depictions of physical and sexual violence, and also alludes to rape and incest. We recognize that sensitivities vary from person to person parents should use discretion about what is age appropriate for their children. This glorious musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel spotlights Celie, a young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of an epic story. Music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray
