by Stacy Demetri

The musical about love, The Color Purple, was a beautiful story of triumph! The beginning was hard to get through, only because the content was heart-breaking. I did, however, leave the show feeling good. It was a journey of ups and downs with giggles and near-tears too.

The music was diverse but I would have to say that the African music and dance really got me going. I had to go home and try a few moves myself. Having never read the book, I was left a little confused as to the nature of the love between Celie and Shug (a nice elder lady in the restroom line assured me that she believed it was a mother-daughter type of relationship). It was a bit elusive but other than that, it was completely enjoyable!