Purlie News

The new Goodman Theatre stagin of Purlie, the musical with music by Gary Geld, lyrics by Peter Udell and book by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose and Peter Udell, to be directed by Sheldon Epps, has its cast.3.2

IT'S a wonder Melba Moore looks so good. The actress/singer, who shot to fame in Purlie more than three decades ago, is nearly 60, but has retained the litheness and beauty of youth.3.1

In his delightful memoir, "You Can't Do That on Broadway," producer Philip Rose mentions all the people associated with the original 1970 production of "Purlie" who thought it would not be a good idea to turn ...3.1

The Goodman Theatre has announced the cast for Dollhouse, a new version of Ibsen's A Doll's House, adapted by Goodman favorite Rebecca Gilman and directed by Robert Falls.2.7

Even her name is an embarrassment, what her boyfriend calls "an insult to the Negro people." And the first sight of her in the plodding Encores! concert production of the musical "Purlie," which runs at City ...4

Tonight, breast cancer survivors and those devoted to promoting the disease s research and awareness will gather for a black tie fund-raising event.2.7

Seth Rudetsky will host a concert titled Queer Songbook: A New Generation of Broadway Composers at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, located on 208 West 13th Street (between Seventh and ...2.9

Sally Murphy and Katie Finneran have joined the previously reported Jason Danieley in the the 2005 City Center Encores! concert presentation of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Playbill On-Line has learned.2.7