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The Purists

First Preview: Aug 30, 2019
Opening Date: Aug 30, 2019
Closing Date: Oct 6, 2019
Running Time: 02:15
The Purists

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Playing @
Huntington Theatre Company
264 Huntington Avenue, Boston , MA 02115
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?
RegionalPlay - DramaRegional
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Production includes flashing light effects and the smoking of cocoa shell cigarettes (100% nicotine free). Performance in the South End / Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY thru THURSDAY @ 7:30 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM


Written By
  • Dan McCabe

Director
  • Billy Porter

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$20.00 - $99.00

Lottery & Rush

$20 - students aged 25 and under

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Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Both the Huntington Avenue Theatre and the Calderwood Pavilion are equipped with an FM hearing enhancement system. Wireless headphones are available free of charge at the main lobby concessions. Assistive listening devices are made available to patrons at all performances.
  • Curb Ramps

    Huntington Avenue Theatre is ramp accessible and can accommodate both wheelchair and companion seating in the orchestra section
  • Elevator/Escalator

    None available
  • Parking

    Street parking is very limited, but metered parking spots are available on Huntington Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue, and various streets in the surrounding area. There are several parking garages within walking distance of the Huntington Avenue Theatre. The Huntington is not affiliated with any of these garages
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    The Uptown Garage at 10 Gainsborough Street provides ample handicapped parking with easy access to the Huntington.
  • Restroom

    Accessible restrooms on Orchestra level only
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Visual Assistance

    Large print programs are available free of charge at each Huntington performance.
  • Water Fountain

    Water fountain accessible to individuals with limited mobility are located in the lobby on the main floor.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair and companion seating in the orchestra section only

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