The first Broadway revival of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch has set an opening-night date of Sept. 27 at the Music Box Theatre. The previously announced production will begin previews on Sept. 7.
Tony Award winner Kenny Leon will direct the first Broadway revival of the 1961 play by two-time Tony-nominated playwright Ossie Davis. Tony-winning actor Leslie Odom Jr. will headline the production in the central role of Purlie Victorious Judson. Purlie Victorious tells the story of a Black preacher’s machinations to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church.
Joining Odom in the cast will be the previously announced Vanessa Bell Calloway as Idella Landy, Billy Eugene Jones as Gitlow Judson, Noah Pyzik as Deputy, Noah Robbins as Charlie Cotchipee, Jay O. Sanders as Ol’ Cap’n Cotchipee, Heather Alicia Simms as Missy Judson...READ MORE