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Purlie is a musical with a book by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose, and Peter Udell, lyrics by Udell and music by Gary Geld. It is based on Davis's 1961 play Purlie Victorious. Plot. Purlie is set in an era when Jim Crow laws still were in effect in the American South.
Purlie Victorious, a play starring Leslie Odom, Jr., written by Ossie Davis and directed by Kenny Leon is now on Broadway. Tony Winner, Grammy Winner, Academy Award & Emmy Nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. now on Broadway in Purlie Victorious–a non-confederate romp through the cotton patch.
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Jun 15, 2023 · June 15, 2023. Leslie Odom, Jr. UPDATE, July 11: Opening night for Purlie Victorious has been set for September 27.
Starring Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. —newly Tony nominated for his performance in the play along with his co-star Kara Young — Great Performances: Purlie Victorious premieres Friday, May...
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Driven by a magnificent cast in which Cleavon Little played the title character and Melba Moore, discovered earlier in Hair, took her first starring role, it opened at the Broadway Theatre on March 15, 1970 for a long run of 688 performances.
Sep 27, 2023 · Leslie Odom Jr., who won a Tony playing Aaron Burr in Hamilton, is now back on Broadway as Purlie. Marc J. Franklin/Purlie Victorious. The first revival of Ossie Davis' satire on the Jim Crow...
