A film that catapulted the careers of the celebrated actor and comedian Whoopi Goldberg and television presenter and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey, The Color Purple continues to inspire four decades on. Written by Pulitzer Prize winning author Alice Walker, the novel turned film concerns itself with Celie, an African American teen brought up in early 20th century rural Georgia to harsh realities, however empowered by powerful sisterly bonds formed by those she meets along her life journey. Adapted for the Broadway stage in 2005 by playwright Marsha Norman, with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray – the musical staged version went on to win two Tony Awards. Now set to take to our screens on 26th January 2024, and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones with direction by Blitz Bazawule, The Color Purple returns with an all star cast including Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Fantasia Barrino!

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