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Matt Tamanini
Matt is The Streamable's News Editor and resident Ohio State fan. You can find him covering everything from breaking news to streaming comparisons to sporting events. Matt is extremely well-rounded, having worked for the Big Ten Conference, BroadwayWorld, True Crime Obsessed, and Land-Grant Holy Land before joining TS. He cut the cord in 2014, streams with a Fire TV, and his favorite titles include "The Bear," "The Great British Bake Off," "Mrs. Davis," and anything on the Hallmark Channel.
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As the Tony Awards approach in June, theatre fans are getting the opportunity to watch one of the best-reviewed shows of the season from home. On Friday, May 24 at 9 p.m. ET, PBS will broadcast “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch” as part of its “Great Performances” annual Broadway’s Best lineup. Starring Leslie Odom Jr., Kara Young, Billy Eugene Jones, Jay O. Sanders, Heather Alicia Simms, and more, the show is nominated for six Tonys, including Best Revival Of A Play. You can watch PBS with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM. You can also watch with Hulu Live TV or YouTube TV.

How to Watch 'Great Performances': 'Purlie Victorious'

About 'Great Performances': 'Purlie Victorious'

The comedy tells the story of a Black preacher named Purlie who concocts a scheme to reclaim his inheritance by passing off a woman as his deceased cousin. With the help of Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins and his reluctant family, Purlie tries to pull one over on the plantation owner in order to win back his church.

The show was written by the great Ossie Davis, who originally starred in the show opposite his wife Ruby Dee. Helmed by Tony-winning director Kenny Leon, the show opened at the Music Box Theatre in September last year, and thanks to multiple extensions, the limited run closed on Feb. 2, 2024.

“Purlie Victorious” joins Great Performances’ Broadway’s Best lineup which also includes “Hamlet,” “Audra McDonald at the London Palladium,” and “Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary.”

Can you watch 'Great Performances': 'Purlie Victorious' for free?

DIRECTV STREAM offers a 5-Day Free Trial. With your free trial, you can watch PBS on DIRECTV STREAM.

You can watch ‘Great Performances’: ‘Purlie Victorious’ with a free trial of Hulu Live TV.

What devices can you use to stream 'Great Performances': 'Purlie Victorious'?

You can watch PBS on DIRECTV STREAM using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

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Matt Tamanini
Matt is The Streamable's News Editor and resident Ohio State fan. You can find him covering everything from breaking news to streaming comparisons to sporting events. Matt is extremely well-rounded, having worked for the Big Ten Conference, BroadwayWorld, True Crime Obsessed, and Land-Grant Holy Land before joining TS. He cut the cord in 2014, streams with a Fire TV, and his favorite titles include "The Bear," "The Great British Bake Off," "Mrs. Davis," and anything on the Hallmark Channel.
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