THE COLOR PURPLE is a powerful musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the acclaimed 1985 Steven Spielberg film. This epic tale follows Celie, a young woman who endures unimaginable hardship, yet embarks on a profound personal journey over the course of 40 years. Her story of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment is brought to life through a joyous and dynamic score blending jazz, ragtime, gospel, blues, and African music.

A celebration of hope, love, and the healing power of community, THE COLOR PURPLE is an unforgettable journey of strength and survival, making it a must-see for audiences seeking a deeply moving, transformative theatrical experience.

For 25 vibrant years, the Cultural Arts Division has been the beating heart of Farmington Hills and Farmington’s cultural scene—where creativity and community unite. As the largest dedicated municipal arts division in Michigan, we spark inspiration through classes, events, exhibits, performances, and hands-on experiences at The Hawk Community Center.

The Hawk Mainstage is a beautiful, state-of-the-art performing arts venue with 767-seats and a completely upgraded light and sound system. The theatre offers opportunities for all ages to experience arts and culture in many forms, including theatrical productions, concerts, comedy, dance performances and festivals, classes, camps, speaker series, and literary events - and so much more!

The Hawk Theatre isn’t just a mainstage venue; we also have a Black Box that can be configured in any way. Having this versatile space allows us to bring more intimate shows to the community. We host comedy, jazz concerts, cabarets, drag shows, and more!

Not only do we have productions and concerts for adults, but we also cater to the youth as well. With our Youth Theatre Program, we bring full scale productions to our stage. Here at The Hawk, we strive to bring performances for all ages! We have performances and classes as young as 3 years old all the way to 18 years of age.