November 5 - 16, 2008 - closed

At the Sacramento Community Center Theater
1301 L Street

Recommended for theatregoers 12 and over.

Oprah Winfrey presents "The Color Purple," a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the Oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg.  It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who triumphs over tremendous odds to find joy in life and her true inner beauty.  Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, "The Color Purple" is a landmark theatrical event.  With a joyous Grammy-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, "The Color Purple" is capturing the hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a celebration of love.