‘The Color Purple’ at River Center

The Color Purple, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, comes to the Baton Rouge River Center this week. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, The Color Purple is a theatrical event, a celebration of love and a Broadway phenomenon. With a Grammy-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, you’ll be humming along before you know it. Performances tonight and Thursday night, with tickets available for purchase at brrivercenter.com.