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Roles (4)
The Color Purple
Opened December 10, 2015
Music
Lyrics
The Color Purple
Opened December 01, 2005
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The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Awards
Tony Award
2006
Best Original Score
The Color Purple
Nominee