Hi everyone - I have the opportunity to go see "The Color Purple" on stage tonight (the touring production) and my wife cannot go. I'm hoping that someone may check in this afternoon who has seen it and could tell me if it's appropriate for my 11-year old daughter. She LOVES theatre - seeing it and being in it - but I'm not sure about taking her to this one. I'm pretty sure she could follow the plot, and the website says "for 10 and up," but I'm wondering if anyone might have more detailed info.
If it helps, we did see Grease on Broadway and she was ok with some of the "adult" themes in it (and I was ok too, I think).
Thanks!
Question about "The Color Purple" Musical
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I saw the touring production some time ago. I don't have a 10 year old (or any children for that matter) so I may not be the best judge. As I recall it seemed fine but certainly had some of the elements of the movie, sexual overtones, bar scenes, discussions/songs about domestic violence, etc. Don't recall the language specifically but I doubt it would be rated "G" although I don't recall it being particularly severe.
Might be able to find some samples on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxpuz9A1 ... re=related
Might be able to find some samples on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxpuz9A1 ... re=related
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The story in the book has some adult themes but a bright preteen or teen will be very able to keep up, and have some good talking material for afterward.
The themes includes domestic violence, drinking, and homosexuality, specifically, among others. Those are the ones I would spend a moment preparing her for, as well as asking afterward what she thought of things.
As you know, it is a dark story but it ends with hope. I am looking forward to seeing it here next spring.
The themes includes domestic violence, drinking, and homosexuality, specifically, among others. Those are the ones I would spend a moment preparing her for, as well as asking afterward what she thought of things.
As you know, it is a dark story but it ends with hope. I am looking forward to seeing it here next spring.
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Hmmm. It's probably too late now, but I called Mom, who teaches fifth-graders, and she voted against it. She said the movie affected her deeply, and they can't have changed too much of the plot for the ending to work.
As always, this comes down to the 11-year-old herself.
Good luck.
As always, this comes down to the 11-year-old herself.
Good luck.
If you fail to pilot your own ship, don't be surprised at what inappropriate port you find yourself docked. - Tom Robbins
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Thank you for your helpful replies! I ultimately decided to err on the side of caution and not take my daughter to the show. She'll have plenty of time as she gets older to see The Color Purple and everything else.
Actually, as much as she loves going to plays, especially musicals, she wasn't all that enthused about going - Sunday was a really beautiful day and she was really enjoying playing outside with her friends. Which is good, too.
Actually, as much as she loves going to plays, especially musicals, she wasn't all that enthused about going - Sunday was a really beautiful day and she was really enjoying playing outside with her friends. Which is good, too.
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