On September 30th, I was very lucky to have been able to go see The Color Purple on Broadway for free with my school. I generally knew the plot going into seeing the show, but was really more excited to hear the angelic voices of Cynthia Erivo, Heather Headley, Danielle Brooks, and the rest of the talented cast. Not only was the show moving and powerful, but the themes portrayed in the musical are something we should not overlook simply because we are left speechless by Cynthia singing her heart out. Here are 11 reasons why you need to go see The Color Purple Broadway Revival right now.

1. Cynthia Erivo. (Need I say more?)

2. Heather Headley. The queen, still killing it.

3. Danielle Brooks. Yes, Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson from Orange Is The New Black. What a Broadway debut.

4. The rest of the powerhouse cast. We had three monster performances mentioned above, but everyone else was so amazing on top of those that the whole show was just - wow! Special shoutouts to great performances by Isaiah Johnson as Mister and Kyle Scatliffe as Harpo.

5. The story. Celie's journey inspires us to remember to always look for the little good things, even when there is so much bad around us.

6. It stayed very close to the book. The story is very close, with little condensation, extrapolation, or fabrication. The signs of a wonderful adaptation.

7. The important topics of domestic violence, gender rights, and oppression. This is a big one, folks. Celie, as well as the other women in the show, are subjects of beating and mistreatment, as was the custom of the time period. Sofia is one of the first to really show the fire to fight back, helping Celie and other find the power to do the same. Celie's colorful pants also helped solidify the idea that woman could "wear the pants" too. The Color Purple reminds us that everyone deserves equal treatment, and you should never put up with anything less.

8. The set. Simply done, the one-form set is a perfect backdrop for the whole show, and the use of chairs as props for every scene was an interesting, but well-done choice.

9. The attitude. This musical had A LOT of it, and it was the main source of comedic relief here, thanks mainly to Sofia and the three gossiping women who frequently threw in their two cents.

10. The music. The titanic voices of the whole cast really carried the show, but the music behind them, as well as the brief sound effects, really made it feel complete.

11.Do you want to cry? Because there is a 110% chance you will.

The show was truly a wonderful and moving experience and should not be missed. Plus, you might get to meet them at stage door afterwards like I did!