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Choral and Vocal Arrangements from

The Color Purple

The Color Purple is a Broadway musical based upon the novel The Color Purple by Alice Walker. It features music and lyrics written by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, with a book by Marsha Norman. It ran on Broadway in 2005 and has been touring throughout the US. The Broadway production earned eleven 2006 Tony Awards nominations. The musical received an acclaimed Broadway revival in late 2015.

The musical opened on Broadway at The Broadway Theatre on December 1, 2005. It was directed by Gary Griffin, produced by Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones and Oprah Winfrey, with choreography by Donald Byrd and musical direction by Linda Twine. The musical closed on February 24, 2008, after 30 previews and 910 regular performances. The Broadway production recouped its $11 million investment within its first year on Broadway, and has grossed over $103 million to date.

The original Broadway production starred LaChanze as Celie, Brandon Victor Dixon as Harpo, Felicia P. Fields as Sofia, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Nettie, Kingsley Leggs as Mister, Krisha Marcano as Squeak, and Elisabeth Withers-Mendes as Shug Avery.

Music By - Brenda Russell | Lyrics By - Allee Willis and Stephen Bray | Stage Date - 2005 | Film Date - 1985

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Stephen Bray : The Color Purple: The Musical

Eight songs from the 2015 Broadway revival of the musical adapted from the novel The Color Purple, presented in vocal lines with piano accompaniment. Includes: Any Little Thing - The Color Purple - I'm Here - Our Prayer - Push Da Button - Somebody Gonna Love You - Too Beautiful for Words - What About Love?

Songlist: What About Love?, Our Prayer, Any Little Thing, The Color Purple, I'm Here, Somebody Gonna Love You, Too Beautiful For Words, Push Da Button

Stephen Bray : The Color Purple

Our piano/vocal folio features 13 songs from the Oprah Winfrey-produced Broadway adaptation of the powerful Alice Walker novel. Includes: The Color Purple - Hell No! - Mysterious Ways - Push Da Button - Too Beautiful for Words - What About Love? - and more. The arrangements are standard piano/vocal format with the melody in the piano part.

Songlist: What About Love?, Our Prayer, Any Little Thing, Big Dog, The Color Purple, I'm Here, Miss Celie's Pants, Mysterious Ways, Somebody Gonna Love You, Too Beautiful For Words, Shug Avery Comin' To Town, Push Da Button, Hell No!, What About Love?, Our Prayer, Any Little Thing, Big Dog, The Color Purple, I'm Here, Miss Celie's Pants, Mysterious Ways, Somebody Gonna Love You, Too Beautiful For Words, Shug Avery Comin' To Town, Push Da Button, Hell No!

Mark Brymer : What About Love?

Here is a gospel-flavored ballad from the award-winning Broadway musical The Color Purple that sings of the redemptive power of love. The uplifting lyrics sing of joy, hope, tears, tenderness - indeed, the full range of emotion that connects us all as human beings. Ideal for graduation, pop and show choirs and many other concert occasions. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (gtr, b, syn, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.

Rollo Dilworth : The Color Purple

The Broadway adaptation of Alice Walker's classic novel The Color Purple offers a powerful and life-affirming gospel score. Beginning quietly, this song builds steadily into the uplifting show finale: Look what God has done. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Individual Folios

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Alan Billingsley : Keep It Movin'

The 2023 movie adaptation of The Color Purple shared its story of resilience and forgiveness with a new generation of viewers. Written and performed by actress Halle Bailey, this optimistic toe-tapper is a reminder that "life can never break your soul!"

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Musical: The Color Purple