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Purlie at Hamilton Stage
Dates: 3/6/2025 - 3/23/2025
📍 Theatre: Hamilton Stage
American Theater Group
360 Hamilton Street
Rahway, NJ 07065
Phone: 732-499-8226
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American Theater Group proudly presents Purlie, a rousing 1970 adaptation of Ossie Davis’s comedic play Purlie Victorious about a traveling preacher who returns to his hometown in Georgia and concocts a scheme to reclaim his church. Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the original Broadway production received Tony Awards for Best Performance by a Leading Actor (Cleavon Little as Purlie) and Best Performance by a Featured Actress (Melba Moore as Lutiebelle). Written by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose, and Peter Udell. Music by Gary Geld, with lyrics by Peter Udell. The production will be directed by Kenny Ingram. All tickets are specially-priced at $40 if purchased by Jan. 31st.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Purlie
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Best Musical | Nominated |
Ages: teens through adult
News About Purlie at Hamilton Stage
Review: PURLIE by American Theater Group at Hamilton Stage-A Must-See in March
March 12, 2025 A top production of the hit musical, Purlie is now being presented by American Theater Group (ATG) at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, and the show is wowing its audiences.
Cast and Creative Team Set For PURLIE at Hamilton Stage
February 13, 2025 Broadway veteran Kenny Ingram will direct American Theater Group’s (ATG) production of the exhilarating and Tony Award-winning musical Purlie at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ. Gary Mitchell, Jr. will provide Musical Direction.
American Theater Group to Present MY ITALY STORY and PURLIE in 2024-25 Season
September 08, 2024 American Theater Group (ATG), Central NJ's professional regional theater company, will present the endearing My Italy Story by NJ playwright Joseph Gallo as its 2024-25 Season Opener, followed by the exhilarating and Tony Award-winning musical Purlie written by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose and Peter Udell with music by Gary Geld.About the Theatre
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