Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp through the Cotton Patch at Main Street Theatre
Dates: 9/13/2025 - 10/12/2025
📍 Theatre: Main Street Theatre
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Main Street Theater opens its 50th season with Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp through the Cotton Patch, a comedy by Ossie Davis. The story follows traveling preacher Purlie Victorious Judson, played by TiMOThY ERiC, as he attempts to save Big Bethel church and liberate the cotton pickers on a local plantation, aided by Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins, portrayed by Krystal Uchem. Directed by Errol Anthony Wilks, this production features a talented cast including Andrea Boronell-Hunter, Kendrick “KayB” Brown, and Seán Patrick Judge. The show runs from September 13 to October 12 at the Rice Village location.
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September 13, 2025 Main Street Theater (MST) opens its 50th Season with the regional premiere of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis.
PURLIE VICTORIOUS to Open Main Street Theater 50th Season
August 28, 2025 Main Street Theater will open its 50th Season with the regional premiere of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis. Learn more!
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What shows have played recently at Main Street Theater?
Kim's Convenience (5/17/25-6/15/25)
What is the history of Main Street Theater ?
Founded in 1975, Main Street Theater produces innovative, thought-provoking plays for adults and children, and theater arts education/integration programs tailored to the needs of each school and community partner. We celebrate the human experience and spark open-minded conversations between the artists and the audience. We strive to create moments that allow for genuine connection between community members, visitors from outside of Houston, and our artists. We are committed to sharing compelling, thought-provoking and engaging stories from the most insightful and articulate writers for the stage – and to making our productions accessible to any and all who wish to take part. Main Street Theater’s three core activities – MainStage, Theater for Youth, and Education Department activities for children and teens – all share the goal of providing as many opportunities as possible for the enrichment and engagement of Houstonians of all ages.
What shows have played recently at Main Street Theatre?
Kim's Convenience (05/17/25-06/15/25)
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