A teenager gives birth to two of her father's children and then is married off to a man who sought her sister. The man convinces the sisters' father to separate the two and makes sure they never communicate by intercepting letters between them. Abused and alone, the heroine struggles to find her identity and love.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for THE COLOR PURPLE
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Musical | |
| 2016 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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The Maltese Falcon
Lakewood Theatre Company (1/3 - 2/9) NEW PLAY
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Hairspray
Stumptown Stages (1/17 - 2/9) | |
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One Act Wonders
Ten Fifteen Productions (1/24 - 2/8) | |
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Tootsie
Stumptown Stages (3/21 - 4/13) NEW MUSICAL | |
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Hagen Quartet: Pinnacle of Musicality
The Old Church Concert Hall (2/27 - 2/27) | |
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Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Portland Playhouse (4/30 - 6/8) | |
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The Curious Savage
Twilight Theater Company (5/22 - 6/8) | |
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Hamilton (Philip Company)
Hult Center (3/25 - 4/6) | |
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