Purlie Victorious Revival Broadway Original Cast
Tony & Grammy Award winner and Academy & Emmy Award nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. will star in a new Broadway production of the classic American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by the legendary Ossie Davis. Full synopsis
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Original Cast
(Understudy)
Melvin Abston, a versatile actor with over 30 years of experience across stage, TV, film, and voice work, has an impressive portfolio that includes a notable performance in the Broadway revival of *Death of a Salesman*, where he became one of the few Black men to play Willy Loman on Broadway. more...
(Understudy)
Willa Bost, a seasoned actress and arts educator from Lumpkin, GA, made her Broadway debut in "Purlie Victorious," bringing her extensive regional experience to the Great White Way. more...
Vanessa Bell Calloway, who has an extensive career in television and film including her role in the critically acclaimed film "Southside With You" and her executive producer and lead role on Bounce TV's "Saints & Sinners," was part of the cast of "Purlie Victorious," showcasing her versatile talents on stage. more...
Billy Eugene Jones, known for his extensive Broadway career including roles in *A Raisin in the Sun* and *The Mountaintop*, brought his considerable talent to the stage in *Purlie Victorious*. more...
Leslie Odom, Jr., a Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor known for his role as ‘Aaron Burr’ in Hamilton, was part of the cast of Purlie Victorious, showcasing his versatile talent in this notable production from the past. more...
Gussie Mae Jenkins (u/s)
Lutiebelle (u/s)
Brandi Porter, known for her performances in Broadway's "Clyde’s" and "A Bronx Tale," as well as the first national tour of "A Bronx Tale," brought her talent to the stage in "Purlie Victorious," adding another notable credit to her impressive career. more...
Deputy
Noah Pyzik, who has graced the New York stage in productions such as The Chimera at Lincoln Center and Elizabeth Swados' Nightclub Cantata at The York Theatre, was part of the cast of Purlie Victorious, bringing his extensive theatrical experience to the show. more...
Charlie Cotchipee
Noah Robbins, who has an impressive array of television and film credits including "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "The Trial Of The Chicago 7," was part of the cast of "Purlie Victorious," adding to his notable stage performances such as his Broadway debut in "Brighton Beach Memoirs" and his role in "To Kill A Mockingbird" opposite Jeff Daniels. more...
Jay O. Sanders, who played the title role in Uncle Vanya for Hunter Theater Project and Cyrano de Bergerac at the Guthrie Theater, has an extensive career in theater, television, and film, and was notably part of the cast of Purlie Victorious more...
Heather Alicia Simms, who graced the Broadway stage in productions like Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and A Raisin in the Sun, brought her extensive talent to the cast of Purlie Victorious, showcasing her dynamic range honed through a rich career in theater, television, and film. more...
Sheriff
Bill Timoney, known for his performances in Broadway productions such as NETWORK and ALL THE WAY, has also graced the Off-Broadway stage in THE IRISH CURSE at the Soho Playhouse and was part of the cast of Purlie Victorious more...
(Standby)
Donald Webber, Jr., known for his dynamic performances in Broadway hits such as Hamilton and Motown, showcased his versatility in Purlie Victorious. more...
Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
Kara Young, who recently received her second Tony and Drama Desk nomination for her role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Cost of Living," has an impressive list of accolades and stage credits, including her portrayal of Viola in Classical Theatre of Harlem’s "Twelfth Night," for which she earned an Obie Award, an Audelco Award, and another Drama Desk nomination. more...
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