
Based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Alice Walker, The Color Purple has proved to be a hit both on the stage and the screen. It’s the story of a generation of women who struggled to overcome adversity and hoped that one day, their children and grandchildren wouldn’t have to face the racism and sexism they faced in their own lives. Get theater tickets now!
This moving play focuses on several black women living in Georgia in the 1930s, all of whom face malicious cruelty from both men and white society. Their lives may be a struggle, but as a viewer, you’ll find yourself inspired by watching them endure these heroic tasks and work for a better life someday in the far-off future.
Washington D.C.’s theater patrons will find this play an illuminating experience that reveals much about America’s history. Held at the Kennedy Center Opera House, you’ll be able to watch this in comfort. You’ll leave thinking about the many questions it raises about race relations—both about how far we’ve come as a nation and how far we have to go. Get The Color Purple Washington D.C. tickets now!