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Purpose

Purpose

by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Drama
Small Cast (3-8)
Black Playwright or Creator

Now Playing on Broadway

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Purpose

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.


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THEATRE

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

Info and Directions

Schedule
MONDAY
Dark
TUESDAY
7 PM
WEDNESDAY
2 & 8 PM
THURSDAY
7 PM
FRIDAY
7 PM
SATURDAY
2 & 8 PM
SUNDAY
3 PM

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: February 25, 2025
OPENING: March 17, 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

Playwright
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Hayes Theatre
Opening Night
March 17, 2025
Original Cast
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Jon Michael Hill, Glenn Davis, Alana Arenas, Kara Young
Director
Phylicia Rashad
Producer
David Stone, Debra Martin Chase, Marc Platt, LaChanze, Rashad Chambers, Aaron Glick and The Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Scenic Design
Todd Rosenthal
Costume Design
Dede Ayite
Lighting Design
Amith Chandrashaker
Sound Design
Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen




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