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DG Main Stage: Purlie at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center (Newport News)
February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Purlie is a lively, comedic musical about a charismatic preacher returning to the Jim Crow South to reclaim his church.
Purlie is a lively, comedic musical about a charismatic preacher, Purlie Judson, returning to the Jim Crow South to reclaim his church and free oppressed workers from a plantation owner, using humor, schemes, and songs to fight for freedom and prove Black people’s rights, offering a joyful yet profound experience of resilience and community that’s both entertaining and thought-provoking.
All Ages
Show Dates:
February 13th at 7 pm
February 14th at 1 pm and 7 pm
February 20th at 7 pm
February 21st at 1 pm and 7 pm
