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Purlie

Playhouse on the Square

May 2-June 1, 2008

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Creator Ossie Davis claims the goal of Purlie is "intended to point a mocking finger at racial segregation and laugh it out of existence." This celebratory musical tells of the preacher Purlie Victorious Johnson, who has returned to the Southland to trick a local plantation owner into giving him the land he needs to build his church. Rousing, exuberant, and sassy tunes help speak to a desire to better oneself and surmount the obstacles presented by society that is intense, immediate, and contemporary. Filled with amazing songs, joyous laughter, and self-discovery.

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  Tickets: $15 - $35

  Info Phone: 901.726.4656

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  Dates:
  May 2-June 1, 2008

  Times:
  Thursdays - Saturdays at 8pm
  Sundays, 2pm

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  Playhouse on the Square

  51 South Cooper Memphis, TN 38104

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  • Event Name: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
    "One of the Best Shows!"
    Review posted by: Proud Momma from Olive Branch, MS, Aug 19, 2008
    

    I saw this show opening weekend and can definitely say this is one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. The cast has such energy and the main character portrayed Buddy to the "t". My most... Expand

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    I saw this show opening weekend and can definitely say this is one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. The cast has such energy and the main character portrayed Buddy to the "t". My most favorite moment was when Chris McCollum sang Richie Vallen's "La Bamba". It rocked the house!!! That kid is going to go far! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
    "Buddy Holly Rocks!"
    Review posted by: JT from Memphis, TN, Aug 18, 2008
    

    I went to see this play over the opening weekend and was blown away by the music and acting. It has easily pushed aside so many of my favorite stage plays to rock to #1 in my book. Todd Meredith is a... Expand

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    I went to see this play over the opening weekend and was blown away by the music and acting. It has easily pushed aside so many of my favorite stage plays to rock to #1 in my book. Todd Meredith is a believable Buddy Holly and the cast is amazing! I especially enjoyed the Apollo Singer. This is one of those plays that shouts Encore! Collapse

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  • Event Name: The Producers
    "WOW!"
    Review posted by: Nancy from Memphis, TN, Jun 25, 2008
    

    This was a great show!!! I was blown away by the talented performers! It was a very entertaining and well done presentation. The attention to detail was amazing. As good as the Broadway version and... Expand

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    This was a great show!!! I was blown away by the talented performers! It was a very entertaining and well done presentation. The attention to detail was amazing. As good as the Broadway version and some cast members were better. DONT MISS THIS SHOW!!! Collapse

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