How to Retell a Classic: The Many Shades of ‘The Color Purple’
Playwright and screenwriter Marcus Gardley may not have known it at the time, but he had been preparing to adapt Alice Walker’s iconic tale for decades.
Playwright and screenwriter Marcus Gardley may not have known it at the time, but he had been preparing to adapt Alice Walker’s iconic tale for decades.
4 performers who’ve sung the role at regional theatres reflect on what they’ve taken away from playing ‘The Color Purple’s resilient protagonist.
The duo behind the new musical reveal their writing process, collaborative efforts and why an out of town preview was helpful.