Purlie Victorious

Theatre: Music Box
Status: Closed
(September 07, 2023 - February 04, 2024 )
  • Rehearsal: August 3, 2023
  • Preview: September 7, 2023
  • Open: September 27, 2023
  • Close: February 4, 2024
Play - Revival
Running Time: 1hr 40mins

Full title: "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch" Purlie Victorious has come back to his shabby cabin to reacquire the local church and ring the freedom bell. An inheritance due to a cousin would supply the needed cash, but unfortunately it is controlled by the plantation colonel. When Purlie sends an imposter to the colonel to claim the inheritance, she is unmasked and the colonel makes a pass at her.

For The Record:

"Purlie Victorious" premiered on Broadway in 1961 at The Cort, and was directed by Howard Da Silva and starred Ossie Davis.

Total Gross: $11,227,557
Average Weekly Gross: $510,344
Total Attendance: 114,060
Average Weekly Attendance: 65%

Staff & Creative Team

Cast

Purlie Victorius Judson 09/07/2023 - 02/04/2024
Idella Landy 09/07/2023 - 02/04/2024
Gitlow Judson 09/07/2023 - 02/04/2024
Deputy 09/07/2023 - 02/04/2024
Charlie Cotchipee 09/07/2023 - 02/04/2024
Ol' Cap'n Cotchipee 09/07/2023 - 02/04/2024
Missy Judson 09/07/2023 - 02/04/2024
Sheriff 09/07/2023 - 02/04/2024
Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins 09/07/2023 - 02/04/2024