The musical remained true to the original Broadway hit, but offered innovative choreography by Montina Chrisp (Winkk) and Davonna Edwards, accompanied by a talented band that easily caused audience members to tap their feet and clap along to musical numbers such as “Push Da Button” and “In Miss Celie’s Pants”. By the end of the play, audience members were in tears at the reunion of Celie and Nettie and gave a standing ovation to a remarkable cast.
The Color Purple performed the weekend of July 27-29. While guests referred to Ruffin’s production as “excellent”, “an awesome stage production” and “even better than the Broadway original”, Ruffin announced an upcoming play that will be sure to please as well. The Story of Ike and Tina Turner is set to open in October.
For more information on Ruffin and his upcoming plays, visit www.johnruffin.com.
*Photography by GMO Photo Editor Billy Montgomery (Billy Montgomery Photography)