The Purists 2019

Opened: September 11, 2019
Closing: September 29, 2019

The Purists - 2019 - Boston History , Info & More

Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA
527 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02116

A thrilling world premiere by an exciting new voice, The Purists brings Tony Award winner Billy Porter (Kinky Boots, “Pose” on FX) to the Huntington to direct this soaring new play by Dan McCabe. A former rapper, a DJ, and a showtunes-loving telesales director have become an unlikely group who hang out and spar about music on a stoop in Queens. But when an impromptu rap battle erupts between two younger female emcees, everything gets questioned. With raw emotion and uproarious humor, The Purists asks, what is friendship? How can we embrace new ideas? And what does it mean to be wholly yourself?


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Review: LITTLE WOMEN Through a Real, Modern Lens at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - Jan 22, 2024


What did our critic think of LITTLE WOMEN at Milwaukee Repertory Theater? Real. Just as you are. Those are a couple of the key themes in Kate Hamill’s new adaptation of the classic Little Women. On stage now at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater under the direction of Marti Lyons, Little Women opens with a cozy scene: a miniature house with a smoking chimney set against sumptuous red velvet curtains.

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by Ron Bierman - Nov 2, 2023


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Interview: J'Nai Bridges of INTELLIGENCE at Houston Grand Opera
by Alric Davis - Oct 23, 2023


Grammy Award winner J'Nai Bridges sits down with Alric Davis to chat about Intelligence, the new Opera making waves and bringing the Heat to Houston!

Review: A.R.T.'s EVITA is Stirring and Gloriously Sung
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 12, 2023


What did our critic think of American Repertory Theater's EVITA? There is little mystery to be found in the musical “Evita.” After all, it begins and ends with the death of its title character, Eva Perón.

Hayden Joseph Releases New Album 'Country To Me'
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023


Country artist Hayden Joseph releases new album Country to Me, featuring viral singles 'Backwoods Bougie,' Out.,' and more. The album is available on all digital streaming platforms. You can listen here.

Cast & Creative Team Announced for THE ART OF BURNING World Premiere at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022


The Huntington will present the world premiere of The Art of Burning, a new play from acclaimed Boston playwright Kate Snodgrass and directed by Melia Bensussen, in association with Hartford Stage.

Interview: Katie Jacoby And Keith Levenson of THE WHO at Schottenstein Center
by Paul Batterson - Oct 5, 2022


After stunning her St. Mark's High School classmates with a blistering re-creation of the violin solo in the Who's 'Baba O'Reilly,' Katie Jacoby was ready for bigger things. Jacoby, then 15, emailed the Who to let them know she was available to perform in their upcoming show at the Wachovia Center in 2007.

Pianist Lucas Debargue Brings Solo Recital Debut to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022


Pianist Lucas Debargue, whose breakthrough performance at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in 2015 put him on the map, will make his solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 8pm, presented by Cherry Orchard Festival and Show One Productions.

BWW Review: LES MISERABLES, Bristol Hippodrome
by Tim Wright - Jul 16, 2022


It’s tough to keep a musical juggernaut like Les Misérables going. It’s even tougher to keep it feeling fresh, night after night for well over 35 years. Where others have faltered, Les Misérables has kept marching on to its own revolutionary drum beat. 

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Actors' Church
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 6, 2022


Iris Theatre’s summer season is now in its 14th year. This summer, the outdoor theatre specialist present a joyous and light-hearted version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by rising star Sara Aniqah Malik, recipient of the Michael Grandage Award 2019.

Review Roundup: CYRANO DE BERGERAC Starring James McAvoy Opens at BAM
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2022


Read all the reviews of Jamie Lloyd's award winning revival of Cyrano de Bergerac on stage in 2022 at the BAM Harvey Theater.

Beanz Releases New Album 'Tables Turn'
by Michael Major - Nov 5, 2021


Tables Turn sees features from Eric Bellinger, Cozz (Dreamville), Reason (TDE) & Benny The Butcher and more. The album features Beanz’ recent tracks “Wake Me Up When I’m Dreaming” and “Pink Drink,” as well as her early summer releases including “As Seen On TV” featuring Benny The Butcher. Listen to the new album and watch the new music video now!

BWW Interview: Neil Coppen on Adapting HAMLET for Live Online Reading
by Lindsay Kruger - May 26, 2021


From casting for the Fugard stage to fitting faces into Zoom frames, Neil Coppen has been on a journey with HAMLET since early 2020. The prolific director discusses with BroadwayWorld his experience so far.

The BroadwayWorld Beginner's Guide to: Musicals
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 9, 2021


There is a particular snobbery surrounding musical theatre: critics say that in a moment of high drama, crisis or emotion, the most unrealistic thing to do would be to break into song. Musicals are too camp, annoying and definitely not cool. They appeal to the coach parties of tourists rocking up in Leicester Square every weekend (those were the days!). However, musicals are not representations of real life, nor do they pretend to be. A successful musical has a magical combination of highly memorable music, an engaging storyline, incredible choreography and visually impressive set and costume design. It’s not a coincidence that the best musical theatre performers are called a triple threat, as they act, sing and dance, often without any perceivable effort.

12 Tips for Having A Broadway Holiday!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2020


If you're still nursing your blues over a lack of Broadway and cursing the coronavirus that took it from you, what better way to brighten up the celebration than with some theatrical flair?

Huntington Theatre Company Announces New Board Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2020


Huntington Theatre Company has announced the election of 4 new board members, and the promotion of two Huntington Advisors to Trustee level. The election took place during the Huntington's year-end meeting of the Board of Trustees and Advisors on June 8, 2020.

Steinberg/ATCA and Osborn Awards Presented May 13
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2020


Playwright E.M. Lewis is the 2020 recipient of the Harold and Mimi Steinberg / American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award.

SIX, AMERICAN UTOPIA, Rachel Chavkin, Ben Levi Ross, and Billy Porter-Directed THE PURISTS Take Home Elliot Norton Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2020


Among tonight's winners was the pre-Broadway engagement of Six the Musical. which took home Outstanding Visiting Production for its run at ART, while David Byrne's American Utopia was honored with Best Visiting Performance, Musical.

Tales from the West Side: An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of WEST SIDE STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2020


Go inside the creation and 63-year evolution of the musical theatre masterpiece, West Side Story.

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