Fan Casting Purlie (Broadway Revival)

by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose, Peter Udell

Story added by jmcdowell on January 15, 2023

Story Plot

Based on Ossie Davis' 1961 play Purlie Victorious and focuses on Purlie Victorious Judson, a southern preacher who comes home to shake things up and bring freedom to his people working the fields of Ol' Cap'n Cotchipee's plantation. With the help of Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins, Purlie sets out to meet his goals. Witty, memorable music and a whole lot of fun unfold as Purlie outmaneuvers ol' Colonel and finds love with Lutiebelle.

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