#ICYMI
Check out our leading man Leslie Odom, Jr. on Morning Joe announcing his return to
#Broadway
in Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch. For tickets and more information, visit
Did you catch
@nicolearip
at our last Victorious Talkback? Check out a snippet of the incredible discussion had with
@NatBlackTheatre
and our cast 💜✨
Stop by tomorrow for our second to last Victorious Talkback with
@iamKENNYLEON
!
Toll that Big Bethel bell once more! The company of Purlie Victorious has been nominated for 5 Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Revival of a Play.
“I nearly cried at this ecstatic celebration of Blackness, because this Broadway production, cleverly directed by Kenny Leon, was itself a prime example of Black excellence.” -
@nytimes
We were honored to have three legendary theatre artists visit Big Bethel this weekend! Thank you Paula Vogel, Sarah Ruhl, and Tappan Wilder for stopping by. 💜
Purlie Victorious was victorious indeed! 🌟 We had a wonderful journey bringing this masterpiece back to the Broadway stage 63 years after it’s premier.
Tonight Kara Young and the company of Purlie Victorious celebrated the original Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins, Ruby Dee on her birthday. We were honored to also welcome two of her children, Hasna Muhammad and Guy Davis.
Leslie Odom, Jr. has been recognized for his work as Purlie Victorious Judson with nominations from the Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards and Drama League Awards.
Kara Young has been recognized for her work as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins with nominations from the Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Drama League Awards, and Outer Critics Circle Awards
Happy Birthday Ossie Davis 💜 The Music Box Theatre was filled with love yesterday as we took a moment to celebrate and pay tribute to the life and legacy of our author with a special speech and collective "happy birthday" shout-out by our cast and audience.
@OssieandRuby
Can we get an AMEN! We had an amazing first preview yesterday filled with lots of laughter and joy. Purlie Victorious is now in previews on Broadway!
Get your tickets to experience the romp!
#Purliebway
#PurlieVictorious
#Broadway
#Play
#theatre
We’re alert, wide awake, and up on our toes cause there’s only 1 MONTH till our final performance! ✨
Join us at the Music Box Theatre before February 4th.
Raise a hand if you know what’s going down in this scene. ✋🏾 If you don’t, come visit us at the Music Box Theatre to find out. We promise you’ll have a romp!
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Today, on what would’ve been their 75th Anniversary, we remember the legendary couple, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, whom we aim to honor everyday at the Music Box Theatre. 💜
📸:
@OssieandRuby
#RubyDee
#OssieDavis
#75Anniversary
Leslie Odom. Jr, is the winner of two Audience Choice Award for Favorite Performance of the Year (play) and Favorite Leading Actor in a Play Congratulations!
"Dad's genius with words was never more evident than in the voice of Purlie Victorious Judson, who takes a humorous look at a subject. His call to justice was timeless and needed now more than ever." - The Dee-Davis Family
Honored to have the legendary Dr. Clarence B. Jones, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s attorney, advisor, speechwriter, and close friend visit the company of Purlie Victorious for a full circle moment this past weekend.
“Purlie is a TREAT! Point blank. It’s smart. It’s witty. This play feels modern even though it was written years ago. It was a sucker punch to the chest how Ossie Davis’ work resonates so strong today. With Leslie in this role it becomes a classic…”
This weekend we’re looking back to when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited the original Broadway company of Purlie Victorious for its 100th performance and celebrated the milestone with them.
Don’t miss this historic revival — get tickets at .
Purlie plays like a song. 🎶 Come listen this week at the Music Box theater! Thank to queen
@CynthiaErivo
and the incredible audiences this week. We appreciate you so much.