PURLIE VICTORIOUS Opening Night Reviews — Page 3

BCfitasafiddle said: "Finally caught this last night. I loved so much of it, but not Leslie Odom Jr.'s performance, sadly.

I found his diction to be atrocious. Truly, he was speaking PARAGRAPHS of dialogue and I could not tell you what a single line was. Made the first 20 minutes extremely hard to follow.

Thankfully, the stupendous (as always) Kara Young delivered on every level. As did all the supporting players.

I would've loved someone else to lead the company as it felt like Leslie never quite reached the level of excellence onstage around him."

I felt this way about all of them. Between the accents, the speed and the shouting, I was straining to understand them most of the time. Surprised this got such great reviews. It was okay.

Phillytheatreguy10 said: "Anyone know price points for BCEFA collections at Purlie? I know they're collecting."

$60 for Playbill. $100 for poster.

 

We went last night and loved the show. When we arrived and had our ticket scanned I was told that our tickets had been reprinted and I should go to the box office. We were bumped up a few rows, from Orch O to K, because there was a camera in row O. After the show LO told the audience that the performance was being recorded for the Lincoln Center Archives.

I saw the show last week with a friend. I didn't care for it very much. Great performances across the board especially Kara Young, but I just did't find the play that funny. I also thought some of the slapstick and staging looked really wonky, but that may have been my seat since I was so close due to rushing.

I understand how this play was groundbreaking and is important, but it's not one I would choose to see again personally. 

I was at today's matinee. Leslie Odom Jr is the name above the title, but Kara Young and Jay O Sanders are the real stars of the show

Pro shot will air on PBS May 24

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