The Color Purple Tour Will Play Chicago in 2018 Gotham Rex 7 years ago The Color Purple Tour Will Play Chicago in 2018 The limited engagement will be part of the Broadway in Chicago season. Share: Get a Sneak Peek at The Color Purple National TourDateSeptember 20, 2017In relation toPlaybillCast Set for North American Tour of The Color PurpleDateSeptember 7, 2017In relation toPlaybillNational Tour of The Color Purple Kicks Off October 7DateOctober 7, 2017In relation toPlaybill