Great Performances

Purlie's Plan

Purlie (Leslie Odom, Jr.) tells Missy (Heather Alicia Simms) about his plan to buy his church back using his cousin's inheritance in this satirical play by Ossie Davis.

Purlie's Plan

2m 47s

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    Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: Extended Performance

    S51 E22 - 2h 24m

    Directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, including Michael Ball, Daniel Dae Kim, Maria Friedman, Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden and more.

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    Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary

    1h 28m

    Directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, including Michael Ball, Daniel Dae Kim, Maria Friedman, Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden and more.

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    Purlie Victorious

    S51 E21 - 1h 45m

    The 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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