Purlie Victorious Tickets
Purlie Victorious Musical Tickets
Enjoy a hilarious and thought-provoking Broadway revival with Purlie Victorious tickets. The musical was adapted from the play which was written by Ossie Davis and debuted on Broadway in 1970. The story set in the Jim Crow Era follows Purlie Victorious Judson, a traveling preacher, returning to his small hometown in Georgia. Judson aims to free the cotton pickers of a nearby plantation and save the community’s church, Big Bethel. The production was nominated for Best Musical and Best Choreography at the 1970 Tony Awards. Cleavon Little, who plays Purlie, won Best Performance by a Leading Actor, while Melba Moore, cast as Lutiebell, claimed the Tony for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical.
In 2023, a Broadway revival was announced, with award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton) starring as Purlie and Kara Young (Cost of Living) as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins. Critics have nothing but praise for this musical production. The New York Times cited the musical as one that is “marvelously exhilarating” and the NY Herald Tribune claims the musical is “unique in style, rollicking irony and rich in its highly individual humor.” Get your Purlie Victorious tickets today and enjoy songs like “Big Fish, Little Fish” and “Newfangled Preacher Man.”
How much are Purlie Victorious tickets?
Purlie Victorious tickets for a premium orchestra seat have a price range of around $150-$350 per ticket depending on the venue. Stick to your budget with cheap seats in the back of the theater. A balcony seat will typically run $35-$55 each. Due to the size of the theatres on Broadway, ticket prices in New York can sometimes be 50-75% more than a touring performance.
Purlie Victorious Show Schedule
Check the Purlie Victorious schedule above to find a tour date that is convenient for you. When the performance is running for a week or longer, it usually runs Tuesday through Sunday with Matinées typically available on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to catch the show at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center in Houston or another theatre near you.