Theater Thursday - Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch

We were given complimentary tickets to Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own. 

What: Purlie Victorious 

Where: Music Box Theatre 

             239 W. 45th St. 

             New York, NY

Who: Recommended for Ages 12 and Up

When:  Now Extended Through February 4, 2023

Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch is a revival of a play by Ossie Davis that was originally written and staged in 1961 and hasn't been seen on Broadway since then. The show revolves around a Black preacher scheming to get his community's church back. However, to do so he has to go through Ol' Cap'n Cotchipee, a White plantation owner based on whose attitude and behavior you would never know that the Civil War is over. This is actually a very funny show that shines a light on some dark truths that are scarily relevant today. The charismatic Leslie Odom Jr. shines in the title role. He is surrounded by an equally brilliant cast with a special shoutout to Kara Young who is an absolute hysterical delight in the role of Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins. The show is a limited run but there is still plenty of time to see it since it will run through January, and we would highly recommend doing so.

And that's our view. For more about Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch or to purchase tickets, visit purlievictorious.com.

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Photo credits:

All Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch production photos by Marc J. Franklin

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