Greater Fort Myers Chamber Of Commerce: The SWFL Premiere Of “The Color Purple” Opens September 3rd At The Lab!

Press release from Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce:

2021-08-17

Season 13 officially kicks off on September 3rd, with the opening of The Color Purple at The Laboratory Theater of Florida. This is not one to miss with two half-price preview nights, Sept. 1st and 2nd, and special Thursday night ticket prices!

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage as a musical by Marsha Norman, Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray, The Color Purple is an inspirational story of strength, hope, and determination. It is the tale of African-American women finding their independence in the first half of the 20th century. The songs are a powerful fusion of ragtime, jazz, gospel, and blues that will transport the audience to journey alongside Celie and Nettie’s heart-touching story of deliverance.

This show is generously sponsored by Emily Eason. We also thank additional sponsors Attorney Joe North, King Leo Promotions, AKA Sorority, and Lee Pitts Live.

DATES:
Performance dates are:
Sept. 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 at 8 pm.
Oct.  1, 2 at 8 pm.
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 at 2 pm.
Sept 1, 2 at 8 pm – half-price preview
Post-performance talkback featuring the creative team will be held on September 5.

Tickets are $37 each or $15 for students with valid student IDs.  There are two half-priced previews on Sept. 1st and 2nd, and there is a new Thursday night special ticket price of $30 each for adults. Seating is socially distant and limited for safety. Masks are required to be worn when inside the theater. For tickets, please call the box office at 239.218.0481 or online at www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.

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Thank you for your continued support of the arts in our community.

This press release was produced by Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.