The Laboratory Theater of Florida in Fort Myers will be putting on The Color Purple the musical from September 3, 2021, to October 2, 2021.

Ticket prices range from $15-$37 and can be purchased by calling 239-218-0481 or going online. Half-priced previews will be available on September 1 and 2.

The Color Purple, by Marsha Norman, Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray, is based on Alice Walker’s book published in 1982.

Broadwayworld.com quotes the L.A. Times, “This is the tale of African-American women finding their independence in the first half of the 20th century. With powerful songs, audiences will join their journey of heart-touching deliverance....a spiritually transcendent theatricalization of the tale that had me silently shouting 'hallelujah' and 'amen.'”

According to The Laboratory Theater of Florida’s Facebook page, “The book by Alice Walker won the Pulitzer Prize. The movie was nominated for eleven Academy Awards. The musical was nominated for eleven Tony Awards - winning two. The Grammy Award-winning score, infused with a mix of blues, ragtime, jazz, and gospel overtones, will touch your soul and have you singing all the way home. "The Color Purple" is a powerful story of courage, inspiration, and hope that you will not want to miss.”

Seats are limited, social distancing will be practiced, and masks are required.