Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 15
In 1970, Purlie opens on Broadway starring Melba Moore and Cleavon Little.
Today is Saturday, October 24, 2026 Broadway Baby Birthdays: Jemima Rooper Raúl Esparza B.D. Wong Kevin Kline F. Murray Abraham Clifford Rose Gilbert Becaud Rita Karin Sonny Terry Marta Linden Moss Hart Gilda Gray John Davenport Seymour Rudolph Cameron Pierre Bertin William Podmore Dame Sybil Thorndike Marion Fairfax George B. Churchill Matthew Warchus Dale Griffin Michael Karm Tony Walton