Hickory – This weekend marks the final curtain for the Hickory Community Theatre’s smash-hit production of THE COLOR PURPLE THE MUSICAL. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm. Saturday will be the final performance.

With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music, and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life.

Tickets for all performances are $16 for adults and $10 for youth and students. For tickets visit hickorytheatre.org or call the box office at 828-328-2283.

Due to the rising rate of Covid-19 cases in Catawba County HCT is now requiring that patrons wear a mask or other face covering while inside the building.

The HCT’s 73rd season is sponsored by Paramount Automotive and Sunbelt Xpress. THE COLOR PURPLE is supported by a grant from the United Arts Council of Catawba County through the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with funding from the State of North Carolina from the National Endowment for the Arts. Shurtape Technologies, LLC is associate producer. HCT is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County.

PHOTO: Michael Stoudmire is Harpo and Shar Martin is Sophia in THE COLOR PURPLE THE MUSICAL. Performances are this Thursday through Sunday. For times and tickets visit hickorytheatre.org or call the box office at 828-328-2283. Photo by Katherine Stone.