Purlie Victorious Preview
Preview: Season 51 Episode 21 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance.
Starring Leslie Odom Jr., this comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner.
Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...
Purlie Victorious Preview
Preview: Season 51 Episode 21 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Starring Leslie Odom Jr., this comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner.
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Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. returns to Broadway in a satirical story of the segregated South.
Great White Father of the Year.
The critically acclaimed revival of Ossie Davis groundbreaking play, Purlie Victorious.
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Preparing Lutiebelle to Become Cousin Bee
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Purlie (Leslie Odom, Jr.) prepares Lutiebelle by quizzing her about her "past." (2m 45s)
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Purlie (Leslie Odom, Jr.) tells Missy about his plan to get his church back. (2m 47s)
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...