"The Color Purple musical runs [the] emotional spectrum … The audience will laugh. They will cry. They'll gasp in disbelief. They'll shudder at some moments. But most of all, they'll realize and understand the importance of faith, regardless of what their backgrounds are."

"The bottom line: Audiences should prepare to be moved. The piece, in a very human, very simple way, actually touches chords about who we all are."

"The unsung heroes of this production are Elizabeth Adabale, Parris Lewis and Shelby A. Sykes, the three church ladies who create a pseudo Greek chorus. Their comedic timing, tight harmonies and authentic storytelling served to push the plot forward with the ease of a Georgia spring."

"Sandie Lee, who plays Shug Avery, sings two numbers back to back, giving the audience a thrill as to her talent in moving from a touching ballad ('Too Beautiful for Words') to a lusty blues number rife with double entendres ('Push da Button')."

"[Mariah] Lyttle, as Celie, and [Andrew] Malone as her furious husband transition masterfully between vocal intensity and delicate melody. When Celie comes into her power and curses him, she looks like one of Shakespeare’s avenging queens in Richard III."

"[Mariah] Lyttle's voice is exceptional and compelling and she envelops the role of Celie like she's known her forever. To watch her develop the character and grow right along with her was remarkable."