Purpose

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' epic family drama.

Story:

For decades, the influential Jasper family has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, pastors and congressmen. But like all families, there are cracks and secrets just under the surface. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home to Illinois with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into a reckoning with itself, its faith and the legacies of Black radicalism.

Hayes Theater
240 W. 44th St.
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: February 25, 2025
OPENING: March 17, 2025
CLOSING: July 6, 2025

Run Time
2 hours, 50 minutes (1 intermission)

Rush and Lottery Tickets
DIGITAL RUSH: Online, $45
RUSH: Box Office, $45

NOTE:

• Opening dates are subject to change.
• Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.

Playwright
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

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2025 Pulitzer Prize Nominations

Pulitzer Prize for Drama

2025 Tony Award Nominations

Best Play
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play - LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Henry Lennix
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Jon Michael Hill
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play - Kara Young
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play - Glenn Davis

2025 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Play
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play - Kara Young

2025 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Play
Distinguished Performance Award - LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Distinguished Performance Award - Kara Young

2025 Outer Critic Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding New Broadway Play
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play - Jon Michael Hill
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play - LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play - Kara Young
Outstanding Direction of a Play

2025 New York Drama Critics Award Nominations

Best Play

2025 Theatre World Award Nominations

Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance - Alana Arenas, Purpose

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