Elizabeth Withers-Mendes to exit The Color Purple

New York: Elizabeth Withers-Mendes, Tony nominated for her role as Shug Avery in The Color Purple, will leave the production on January 31st. She is set to return for the musical's final two performances on February 24th. Angela Robinson will perform the role from February 1st through the 23rd.

Angela Robinson will join a cast that includes Zonya Love as Celie, Chaka Khan Williams as Sofia, Darlesia Cearcy as Nettie, Alton Fitzgerald White as Mister, BeBe Winans as Dixon Harpo, Krisha Marcana as Squeak, Larry Marshall as 'Ol Mister, and LaKisha Jones as Church Soloist. The musical will play its final performance at the Broadway Theater on February 24th. The musical will have played 910 performances since opening on December 1, 2005. The Color Purple tells the story of Celie, who endures insurmountable hardships within her own family and struggles to find her identity and love.For tickets to the final performances of The Color Purple visit tickets.monstersandcritics.com.

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