Purlie 1970 - Articles Page 2.6

Opened: March 15, 1970
Closing: November 06, 1971

Purlie - 1970 - Broadway History , Info & More

Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway)
1634 Broadway New York, NY 10019

Based on Purlie Victorious by Ossie Davis

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Purlie - 1970 - Broadway Articles Page 2.6

Melba Moore Comes To THE Cafe Carlyle
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 22, 2011


The Tony Award-winning actress and singer Melba Moore makes her Café Carlyle debut in an exclusive two-week engagement from April 26 to May 7.

Photo Coverage: 60th Anniversary Party for the Actors' Equity Gypsy Robe
by Walter McBride - Oct 30, 2010


Actors Equity held a celebration for the 60th Anniversary of the Gypsy Robe on Monday night, October 25th at Sequoia on Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport where past gypsy robe winners came back to reminisce and to celebrate.

Melba Moore Joins TELL HELL I AIN'T COMIN' Cast, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2010


Famed singer and actress Melba Moore, joins the cast of Marcia P. Samuels' musical TELL HELL I AIN'T COMIN'. The production opens in New York, September 15, 2010.

Melba Moore Joins TELL HELL I AIN'T COMIN' Cast, 9/15
by Molly Hagan - Sep 8, 2010


Famed singer and actress Melba Moore, joins the cast of Marcia P. Samuels' musical TELL HELL I AIN'T COMIN'. The production opens in New York, September 15, 2010.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Upcoming Events
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2010


National Jazz Museum in Harlem Events from February 22-28, 2010

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Feb 2010 Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2010


The National Jazz Museum in Harlem's February 2010 schedule of events are chock full of choices for all from newcomers to the music to seasoned fans of music.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their February Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2010


The National Jazz Museum in Harlem's February 2010 schedule of events are chock full of choices for all from newcomers to the music to seasoned fans of music.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Opens In West End At Novello Theatre 12/1
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2009


The award-winning smash hit Broadway production of Tennessee Williams's 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF', which enjoyed a sell out run on Broadway last year with an all black cast, will open in London's West End this winter. 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF' will open at the Novello Theatre on Tuesday 1 December, following previews from 21 November. The limited season will finish on Saturday 10 April 2010.

James Earl Jones Talks CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF & Why He Loves Commericials with U.K.'s Guardian
by Aimee Savoth - Nov 24, 2009


James Earl Jones talked at length with Maddy Costa of the UK's Guardian about several topics including his role in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, how he got into acting, and how he formed a relationship with his absent father later in life.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF With Jones, Rashad, Lester & Lathan Previews 11/21 In The West End
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Following its sold-out run on Broadway, the explosive 2008 production of TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' Pulitzer Prize-winning classic CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF will be opening in London's West End in December this year.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF With Jones, Rashad, Lester & Lathan Previews 11/21 In The West End
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2009


The award-winning smash hit Broadway production of Tennessee Williams's 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF', which enjoyed a sell out run on Broadway last year with an all black cast, will open in London's West End this winter. 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF' will open at the Novello Theatre on Tuesday 1 December, following previews from 21 November. The limited season will finish on Saturday 10 April 2010.

RIALTO CHATTER: THE 39 STEPS to Move Off-Broadway?
by Robert Diamond - Nov 10, 2009


The New York Times is reporting that the producers of THE 39 STEPS have begun discussions to move the play to New World Stages (where it could take the place of The Toxic Avenger, which announced this morning that it was closing). No decisions have been made, but Bob Boyett, the lead producer, tells the paper that they hope to follow Avenue Q's successful lead if business arrangements can be made.

THE 39 STEPS to Play 700th Performance on Broadway 11/10
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 9, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, plays its 700th performance tomorrow night, Tuesday, November 10, at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street). At that performance, the production will tie the runs of such legendary plays as The Miracle Worker (1959) and That Championship Season (1972). THE 39 STEPS also recently passed such long-running shows as Purlie (1970), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1955), The Children's Hour (1934) and August: Osage County (2007).

Photo Preview: Rehearsals Begin For West End Run Of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2009


Today, Monday 19 October, the cast of Tennessee Williams' Cat On A Hot Tin Roof begin rehearsals for the show's West End run at the Novello Theatre from 21 November to 10 April 2010.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF With Jones, Rashad, Lester & Lathan Previews 11/21 In The West End
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2009


Following its sold-out run on Broadway, the explosive 2008 production of TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' Pulitzer Prize-winning classic CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF will be opening in London's West End in December this year.

Blackwood, Griffiths and Sosanya Join Rashad And Jones In West End 'CAT', Previews Begin 11/21
by Charlie Piane - Jul 27, 2009


Richard Blackwood, Derek Griffiths and Nina Sosanya will join the previously announced Sanaa Lathan, Adrian Lester, Phylicia Rashad and James Earl Jones in Debbie Allen's sell-out Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. Produced by Stephen Byrd and Alia Jones for Front Row Productions, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof will run at the Novello Theatre from 21 November to 10 April 2010, with press night on 1 December.

Full Cast Announced For CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by Carrie Dunn - Jul 24, 2009


Richard Blackwood joins the cast at the Novello

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF With Jones, Rashad, Lester & Lathan Previews 11/21 In The West End
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2009


The award-winning smash hit Broadway production of Tennessee Williams's 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF', which enjoyed a sell out run on Broadway last year with an all black cast, will open in London's West End this winter. 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF' will open at the Novello Theatre on Tuesday 1 December, following previews from 21 November. The limited season will finish on Saturday 10 April 2010.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Opens In West End At Novello Theatre 12/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 4, 2009


The award-winning smash hit Broadway production of Tennessee Williams's 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF', which enjoyed a sell out run on Broadway last year with an all black cast, will open in London's West End this winter. 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF' will open at the Novello Theatre on Tuesday 1 December, following previews from 21 November. The limited season will finish on Saturday 10 April 2010.

Marcovicci, Broadway by the Year and Pacheco Part of Town Hall's 2009 Season
by Eddie Varley - Nov 17, 2008


The Town Hall, Times Square's landmark concert venue, is pleased to announce its 2009 season lineup. Headliners include two-time Grammy nominee Mariza, Grammy-nominated Celtic and folk fiddler Natalie MacMaster, Grammy-nominated bossa nova singer Bebel Gilberto, Golden Globe nominee Andrea Marcovicci's Birthday Concert and Grammy Award-winning King of Salsa Johnny Pacheco. Also appearing are stars from ABC's Dancing With the Stars and BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, the Doo Wop & Rock N' Roll Reunion, and Romulo's Tango Ensemble, and finally, the return of the popular hit series Broadway by the Year.

Baltimore/Washington Backstage �" December 22, 2006
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2006


A weekly column on Baltimore/Washington theater and Broadway

Goodman Theatre's Purlie Extends Chicago Run Through Oct. 30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2005


The Goodman Theatre's staging of the musical Purlie has extended its run through October 30th

Smith, Ivory, Butler and Devine Cast in Bway-Bound Purlie
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2005


Jacques C. Smith, Paulette Ivory, E. Faye Butler and Loretta Devine have all been cast in the Broadway-bound revival of Purlie, which will start performances at the Pasadena Playhouse on June 24th

Black 2: Broadway will Host a Tony Viewing on June 5th
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2005


The quarterly Black 2: Broadway will host a Tony celebration at Live at Opia on June 5th with Moore, Battle and others to perform

Encores! Casting for Purlie Announced, Blair Underwood, Anika Noni Rose, Lillias White to Star
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2005


Show runs 3/31-4/3, also stars John Cullum, and Doug E. Doug.

Other Productions of Purlie

1970   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1972   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
2004   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
2005   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2005   Regional (US) West Coast Revival
Regional (US)

Purlie - 1970 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1970 Theatre World Awards Performance Melba Moore
1970 Tony Awards Best Choreography Louis Johnson
1970 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Philip Rose
1970 Tony Awards Best Musical Peter Udell
1970 Tony Awards Best Musical Ossie Davis
1970 Tony Awards Best Musical Philip Rose
1970 Tony Awards Best Musical Gary Geld
1970 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Cleavon Little
1970 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Melba Moore

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