‘Purlie Victorious’ Starring Leslie Odom Jr. Wins Four-Week Broadway Extension
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deadline.comBroadway‘s critically acclaimed Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch starring Leslie Odom, Jr.
has extended its limited engagement by four weeks, with closing night at the Music Box Theatre now set for Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.
The comedy had initially been set to close Jan. 7. Written by Ossie Davis and first produced in 1961, Purlie, newly directed by Kenny Leon, received widespread critical acclaim when it opened Sept.
27 after several weeks of previews. Although the reviews did not immediately translate into strong box office, grosses for the show have been on a steady upswing since opening night: Box office figures for the week ending Oct.
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