The color purple book club

SATURday, june 28, 2025
5:00PM – 6:00PM | the goodman’s alice center for education and engagement – rotunda

Calling all book lovers! Dive into the Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel The Color Purple by Alice Walker, and join fellow readers for a discussion that bridges the page and the stage, inspired by the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation—playing at the Goodman June 21 – August 3. Whether The Color Purple has been on your shelf for years or you’re discovering it for the first time, this event offers a unique opportunity to participate in a moderated discussion about the book that has inspired generations. Ideal for book clubs and solo readers alike! Make a Day of It: Catch the show before or after the event. Use promo code BOOKEVENT to get 25% off tickets to the June 28 2pm or 7:30pm performance plus the Book Club event!

JUne 28 matinee

Performance at 2pm; Book Club event at 5:00pm

june 28 evening

Book Club event at 5:00pm; Performance at 7:30pm

*If the code is not pre-applied, enter code BOOKEVENT in the “Have a Code” field before proceeding to check out. Not valid on previously purchased tickets or in combination with other offers.

Can’t make the June 28 event? No problem! Book club members can still enjoy the show at 25% off any performance. Just enter promo code BOOKCLUB underneath the calendar after clicking on “Get Tickets” below.

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Don’t have copy of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple? You can order it here.