Jacques C. Smith (Front Center), and the Purlie Company. Photo by Craig Schwartz.

Musical based on the play Purlie Victorious by Ossie Davis.
By Ossie Davis, Peter Udell and Philip Rose.
Directed by Sheldon Epps.
Music by Gary Geld.
Lyrics by Peter Udell
Choreography by Ken Roberson
Starring Jacques C. Smith, Paulette Ivory, and Loretta Devine.

June 24 – July 31, 2005

Soulful gospel and rhythm and blues drive this major revival as the Playhouse launches the next Broadway smash hit!