Tickets Are Now On Sale For PURLIE At McCree Theater

Based on the play, Purlie Victorious by Ossie Davis, Purlie Victorious, that struttin' new fangled preacher is back home and he wants a church and he wants freedom. Memorable music and heaps of fun unfold as Purlie out maneuvers ol' massa.

Purlie will preview at the "New" McCree Theatre, 322 E. Hamilton, Flint, February 19 -21, 2009. Regular performances will be held February 26 - March 14, 2009. All performances will be held on Thursday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Admission prices for previews are: Advance tickets, $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and senior citizens; at the door prices are $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for students and senior citizens. Admission prices for regular performances are $12.00 and $7.00 in advance, and $15.00 and $10.00 at the door.

Thursdays offer two-for-one admission to the theatre, where two will be admitted for the price of one. Group rates are available to groups of 15 or more. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the theatre's box office between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., beginning February 4, 2009, also at www.BuyMccreeTickets.com, or at FM Financial Credit Union at 606 Stevens St., Flint.