Monday, February 12, 2024

At This Theatre: The Music Box by JK

Despite having over 1000 seats, when I think of The Music Box, I remember it as feeling both intimate and grand at the same time. Over the years, I've had seats all over the theater, and I t…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:54AM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

‘Harmony’, ‘Purlie Victorious’ Close On Upswings – Broadway Box Office by Greg Evans

Broadway said goodbye last week to two well-regarded but underperforming productions, with both Harmony and Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch posting better-…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:32PM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Leslie Odom, Jr. Caricature Now Hangs on Sardi’s Wall by Sandi Durell

On Friday, January 19th, Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. was honored with a caricature portrait at the famed theater district establishment, Sardi’s. Odom is currently star…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:30AM
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Photos: Dr. Clarence B. Jones Visits PURLIE VICTORIOUS

The Broadway production of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis welcomed Dr. Clarence B. Jones to the evening show over the weekend on Saturd…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:41AM
Monday, January 15, 2024

Review: Purlie Victorious by JK

Review of the Saturday, January 6, 2024 evening performance at The Music Box in New York City, NY. Starring Leslie Odom, Jr., Billy Eugene Jones, Jay O. Sanders, Heather Alicia Simms, Vaness…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AM
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adrienne Warren, and Melba Moore Join Talkback Series at PURLIE VICTORIOUS

A slew of stars are joining the lineup for 'Victorious Talkbacks' the series of post-show events following performances of the Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08AM
Thursday, December 21, 2023

Photos: Leslie Odom, Jr., Kara Young and the Cast of PURLIE VICTORIOUS Celebrate Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee At Schomburg Center

This past Monday at the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, the stars of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch celebra…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:27AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Hear From Sarah Paulson, Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells and More on THE BROADWAY SHOW WITH TAMSEN FADAL by Broadway.com

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, you can watch the episode's YouTube premiere at 5PM ET on Wednesday, December 20 Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this ep…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:24AM

Celebrate Opening Night of Appropriate and More on The Broadway Show! Watch the Premiere! by Broadway.com

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, you can watch the episode's YouTube premiere at 5PM ET on Wednesday, December 20 Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Home, Directed by Kenny Leon, Sets Dates for Broadway Return by Darryn King

Samm-Art Williams’ Tony-nominated play, Home, originally staged by the legendary Negro Ensemble Company in 1979, will return to Broadway in 2024. Helmed by Tony Award-winning director Ken…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM
Thursday, November 30, 2023

Tony Awards Eligibility Determined for Merrily We Roll Along, Back to the Future & More by Darryn King

The journey to Broadway’s night of nights has begun. The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today to confirm the eligibility status of 10 Broadway productions for the 2023-2024 seaso…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:54PM

Photos: Hillary Clinton Visits PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway

At the Wednesday evening performance of PURLIE VICTORIOUS: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch, the cast, led by Leslie Odom, Jr. and Kara Young, was treated to a special visit f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Photos: PURLIE VICTORIOUS Welcomes Angela Bassett, Alicia Keys, Mariska Hargitay, and Hilary Swank Backstage!

See photos from a special Saturday Night on Broadway! The Music Box Theatre was graced by multiple celebrities on Saturday Night for the performance of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:10PM
Monday, November 13, 2023

Meet the Cast: Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by TDF

Look for tickets on tdf.org and at TKTS!

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Kenny Leon Directing Broadway Revival of Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town’

Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon will bring Grover’s Corners back to Broadway. The acclaimed director of “A Raisin in the Sun” and “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:30AM
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Billy Porter, Nicole Ari Parker, James Ijames, and More Set For PURLIE VICTORIOUS Talkback Series

The new Broadway production Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis starring Leslie Odom, Jr. will host a post-show talkback series this fall a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM
Friday, October 13, 2023

PURLIE VICTORIOUS Extends Broadway Run

Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by the legendary Ossie Davis starring Leslie Odom, Jr. has announced an extension of its critically claimed Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13AM

‘Purlie Victorious’ Starring Leslie Odom Jr. Wins Four-Week Broadway Extension

Broadway’s critically acclaimed Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch starring Leslie Odom, Jr. has extended its limited engagement by four weeks, with closing…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:00AM
Thursday, October 12, 2023

Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of PURLE VICTORIOUS

On September 27, the company of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch had something to celebrate at the Music Box Theatre, as the show officially opened on Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:25PM
Friday, October 6, 2023

Leslie Odom Jr. to Release New Solo Album in November; Listen to 'Show Me' Single

Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Academy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and entertainer, Leslie Odom, Jr. is set to release a brand-new studio album, W…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:33PM
Thursday, October 5, 2023

Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Joseph Pisano

In 1961, Ossie Davis channeled the hurt of growing up in segregated Georgia into "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch," humorously attacking the cause of his s…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:43AM
Monday, October 2, 2023

Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Wendy Caster

It's difficult to decide where to begin discussing the wonders of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch. The incredibly funny, smart, musical writing; the extrao…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 08:55PM

Video: Leslie Odom, Jr. & Company Celebrate Opening Night of PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway

Just last week, Tony & Grammy Award winner and Academy & Emmy Award nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. officially returned to Broadway in Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:33PM

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PURLIE VICTORIOUS

BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big opening night of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arriva…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM
Sunday, October 1, 2023

Stellar Broadway revival of ‘Purlie Victorious’ at the Music Box Theatre delivers over-the-top laughs with a resonant message by Deb Miller

Now playing a limited engagement at the Music Box Theatre, the first-ever Broadway revival of actor, director, activist, and writer Ossie Davis’s Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp …

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:42PM

Review: Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Nicole Serratore

Ossie Davis's segregation-era satire has lost none of its bite and this frenetic production balances laughter, beauty, and social critique perfectly. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Revie…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 07:56PM
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Photos: The Cast of PURLIE VICTORIOUS Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night!

Check out photos of the cast of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch as they walk the red carpet on opening night!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:07PM
Friday, September 29, 2023

Purlie Victorious ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter September 29, 2023: Shout hallelujah! Purlie Victorious: a Non-Confederate Romp through the Cotton Patch, Ossie Davis’s stingingly funny 1961 satire about Black lif…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:33PM

Leslie Odom, Jr Returns to Broadway in "Purlie Victorious" by Playbill

Ossie Davis' "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch" returned to Broadway for its first-ever revival, officially opening September 27. The cast and creative team…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:25PM
Thursday, September 28, 2023

Video: Watch Scenes from PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway

Check out video highlights from Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch on Broadway!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:13PM

Photos: PURLIE VICTORIOUS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

Check out hotos from inside the opening night curtain call for Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch, now playing on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards