24-25 Season, Mainstage
In Rehearsal: “The Color Purple”
Here’s a taste of our title song—and if this music moves you, just imagine the power of The Color Purple live on stage. Secure your seats today!
Video by Nyhuis Creative featuring Mariah Lyttle and the cast of The Color Purple
BRANDI BIRDSONG, she/her (Nettie) is a So-Cal native with a BM in vocal performance from Cal State Fullerton. Since moving to Seattle, her favorite credits include Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors (Village Theatre), Adriana in The Comedy of Errors (Seattle Shakespeare Company), and Duncan in Macbeth: A Rock Musical (Seattle Public Theater). Brandi has also had the privilege to work with Seattle Opera, Tacoma Opera, and NPR Music Live Sessions with Classical King FM. @_brandi.birdsong
MARIAH LYTTLE, (Celie) is a multi-hyphenate creative artist located in NYC! Broadway: u/s Dorothy in The Wiz, Ensemble and u/s Cinderella in Bad Cinderella. Tour: Swing and u/s Dorothy in The Wiz, Celie in The Color Purple. Regional: Lorrell in Dreamgirls (Paramount Theatre), BJ in Smokey Joe’s Cafe (North Shore Music Theatre), Armelia in Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Pioneer Theatre), Sarah in Ragtime (Playhouse Stage Company). Debut extended play of “Introspection” now available on all streaming platforms! Graduate of Ithaca College, BFA in musical theater ‘19. Proudly repped by DGRW. For God, my family, friends and students. mariahlyttle.com
CLAUDINE MBOLIGIKPELANI NAKO, she/her (Shug Avery). Previously at Village: My Heart is the Drum, Big River. Other theater: The Crucible, Dracula, Mr. Burns (ACT Theatre); As You Like It, A Raisin in the Sun (Seattle Rep); Red Riding Hood, Snow White (Seattle Children’s Theatre). Film/TV: Raising Dion, Everything Sucks! (Netflix); Three Busy Debras (MAX). Member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, & DGA. Nako is the writer/composer of the new musical Photosynthesis (photosynthesismusical.com)—sneak previews at LANGSTON Seattle this September!
Originally published May 19, 2025
The Color Purple
ISSAQUAH MAY 27—JUN 29, 2025
EVERETT JUL 5—27, 2025