- Edison Theatre, Washington University - 6445 Forsyth Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63105
Jazz, blues and gospel music carry us through Celie’s odyssey and all who affect her in this landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Born into a life of brutality in the 19th century American South, Celie perseveres as everyone she loves slips through her fingers. Daring to survive against the odds, she discovers the power of her own voice and that love is worth believing in.
Upcoming Events

The 50th Anniversary Tell Me Something Good Gala Concert – Nov 14, 2026
Tell Me Somethin’ Good is The Black Rep’s hit musical revue created and conceived by Ron Himes, the founder of The Black Rep. It is a high-energy revue that spans decades of R&B, soul, and funk music—typically tracking the evolution of the genre from the 1950s through the 1990s

Brothers in Blood Black in Vietnam – Premiere – Nov 14, 2026
In the 1960s and early 1970s, Black Americans fought two wars, one in Vietnam and one at home for civil rights. As disproportionate numbers of Black men were drafted and sent to the front lines, the racism they faced in the United States followed them overseas.

Voter Palooza – Oct 4, 2026
A fun filled day with music and advocacy. Rock the vote at a free Family Friendly democracy rally & concert at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
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