(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents three amazing shows in February 2020 to celebrate Black History Month including The Color Purple - a Tony(R) Award-winning musical, Ladysmith Black Mambazo - a Grammy(R) Award-winning vocal group from South Africa, and Boys II Men - a Grammy(R) Award-winning R&B group.
The Color Purple - Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 8:00pm; Friday, January 31 at 8:00pm; Saturday, February 1 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and Academy® Award-nominated feature film, the Tony®-winning musical The Color Purple leaves its mark on the soul. This joyous American classic about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South has conquered Broadway in an all-new “ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times). Tickets range from $40-$98.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 8:00pm. For over 50 years, South Africa’s five-time Grammy® Award-winners, Ladysmith Black Mambazo have warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide. With a deep respect for both their cultural and personal history, Ladysmith is ever-evolving with an eye toward their long musical legacy. Since the world discovered their powerful a cappella vocals from Paul Simon’s Graceland album, the original members have welcomed a younger generation in their mission, passing along the tradition of storytelling and spreading a message of peace, love, and harmony to millions of people the world over. Anointed “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world” by Nelson Mandela, Ladysmith is led by the four sons of group founder Joseph Shabalala. Tickets range from $19-$45.
Boyz II Men - Thursday, February 13, 2020, 8:00pm. With an astounding 60 million albums sold, Grammy® Award-winners Boyz II Men have redefined popular R&B with their timeless hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes including “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “One Sweet Day,” “Motownphilly,” “Water Runs Dry,” “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday,” and “On Bended Knee.” In addition to four Grammy® Awards, the group has won a nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, three MTV Awards, and three Billboard Awards. Tickets range from $49-$129.
State Theatre New Jersey is located at 15 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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