The Color Purple

This weekend, we went to see The Color Purple (the musical) at the DPAC. It was the final show in our Broadway Series and the least exciting.To be fair, we did miss a couple of shows along the way so the only other one we saw was Rent, starring some original cast members. Not much could top that.

The Color Purple is the story of Celie, a black woman and the rough life she endured, first at the hands of her father, then her husband, etc.

The first half of the show was very depressing to me. In fact, I considered leaving at intermission but we decided to stay, thinking it must end on a high note. And of course, it (predictably) did. Triumph and reunions and rainbows and puppies.

The performers were not the problem. The dialog was not the problem. A major problem for me was the music. What kind of musical doesn't leave you humming melodies and repeating lines when you leave? This kind. I couldn't recall a single big of song from the show by the time we made our way to the car. It was all pleasant enough but not catching.

Next season, our Broadway series includes some great shows, including Phantom of the Opera, Grease, Mamma Mia!, Beauty and the Beast, and Wicked. I can't wait!