See 'The Color Purple' In New Brunswick This January

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Proving that yet again New Jersey doesn't need Broadway, the hits just keep coming this winter to the New Brunswick theater scene: Yesterday, we told you that Chris Bohjalian's "Midwives" will be presented this January at Rutgers' iconic George Street Playhouse, and now today we learned that State Theatre New Jersey will present "The Color Purple" this winter as well.

The Tony award-winning Broadway revival of "The Color Purple" will come to New Brunswick for four performances from January 30 to February 1. Tickets range from $40-$98. State Theatre New Jersey is located at 15 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick.

Based on the Alice Walker’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture, "The Color Purple" is adapted for the stage by Tony- and Pulitzer-winner Marsha Norman with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray.

Tony award-winning director and scenic designer John Doyle ("Sweeney Todd," "Company") recreates his award-winning work for the national tour.

Cast members for "The Color Purple" include Mariah Lyttle as Celie, Sandie Lee as Shug Avery and Chédra Arielle as Sofia. They will be joined by Andrew Malone as Mister, as well as New Jersey natives Brandon A. Wright (Newark) as Harpo and Nashka Desrosiers (West Orange) as Nettie. Rounding out the ensemble are Elizabeth Adabale, Jarrett Anthony Bennett, David Holbert, Parris Lewis, Jenay Naima, Mon’Quez Deon Pippins, Gabriella Rodriguez, Shelby A. Sykes, Ivan Thompson, Renee Titus, Cartreze Tucker, Jeremy Whatley and Gerard M. Williams.

For tickets, more information, or group discounts, call State Theatre Guest Services at 732-246-SHOW (7469), or online at STNJ.org.

Related: Chris Bohjalian's "Midwives" Comes To George Street Playhouse