The Color Purple arrives at Nashville Repertory

By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — The wait is finally over. The highly anticipated premiere of The Color Purple will take place April 5 – 14, 2024 at The Nashville Repertory Theatre. Adapted from Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the renowned 1985 film, “The Color Purple” showcases a memorable soundtrack blending gospel, blues, and jazz. This touching narrative serves as a testament to resilience, highlighting the enduring spirit of humanity and the beauty found in life. And now Nashville audiences will be entertained by the upcoming shows adapted for The Rep. The beauty of the various music genres, combined with the powerful storytelling that’s made The Color Purple a classic, will all be presented live on stage at the Nashville Repertory Theatre.& Reggie Law director of Nashville Rep’s “The Color Purple” Reggie Law is the director of the show. This production will be Reggie’s directorial debut at the Nashville Rep. But Mr. Law more than knows his way around the world of theater. He’s currently the Managing Artistic Director of the Oakridge Playhouse in Knoxville, TN for 10+ years. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., at TPAC’s Polk Theater...