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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins epic family drama arrives on Broadway, directed by Phylicia Rashad.

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About Purpose on Broadway

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Duration

2 hours and 50 minutes, with one intermission.
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Show Dates

Previews: Feb 25, 2025 • Opening: Mar 17, 2025 • Closing: Jul 6, 2025
Broadway Plays Drama 2025 Tony Nominees

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Venue

Hayes Theater Hayes Theater
240 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10019
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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. Spirited, hilarious and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an epic family drama from one of the country’s most celebrated voices.

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"A blistering Steppenwolf Production with explosive, knee-buckling Intensity."

Chicago Sun-Times

Steven Oxman

"Absolutely not to be missed! Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is the white-hot writer of the moment – I was knocked out!"

Chicago Tribune

Chris Jones

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A Dazzling Performance
"This family plot had a lot of twists and turns a lot of ups and downs. Very real story. Very hilarious. Very true to the parallels of life and families and growing up. I think Felicia Rashad did an amazing job directing and the key actors knew their lines and were in character and it was very believable. I enjoyed the storyline as it had everybody around me up in their seats. Laughing people were biting their nails. There were some roller coaster moments but very true believable story... Purpose has a purpose. It was lengthy but it was wonderful to sit in the mezzanine and watch all the actors. Do an amazing awesome job on Broadway! "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 7, 2025
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A Timeless Classic - Great Theatre
"Superb cast, compelling production, brilliant playwriting."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 6, 2025
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Riveting
"This was a powerful and intense play. The time just flew by. I would highly recommend this play."
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Tim P from West Fargo on May 5, 2025
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Powerful, Funny & Relevant
"My Mom and I went to see this play together and we absolutely loved it. Great dialogue, relevant and thought provoking. A wonderful multi generational piece."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 5, 2025
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Best play ever!
"The actors are all amazing, covering a number of high intensity issues faced by all humanity."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 4, 2025
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Funny and thought provoking
"I enjoyed every part especially the mix of comedy and drama. Old Cosby show vibe."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 4, 2025
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Funny but deep!
"Excellent play. It deals with many complex issues in a manner that's "real". It has a number of surprises which will make you laugh one minute but sad the next. The similarities to one of Black American's political families is uncanny. Go see it. You will not be disappointed. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 3, 2025
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Intriguing and Entertaining
"The characters were well played and the storyline was both funny and in some ways shockingly bold. This family is just like mine and yours…….secrets abound but the truth leaks out even when they tried so hard to keep it hidden. Great acting….very professionally done!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 1, 2025
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I loved it
"I thought the acting was excellent. The theater size was perfect."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 1, 2025
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Excellent Play!
"This play had phenomenal actors portraying the very real falsehood of perfect family hiding lies and secrets under the carpet. I so enjoyed the comedy and the pain depicted in this emotional play. "
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Tamika B from Belleville on Apr 27, 2025
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Cast & Creative

Cast

Aziza Houston
Solomon "Sonny" Jasper
Nazareth "Naz" Jasper
Solomon "Junior" Jasper
Morgan Jasper

Creative

Written by
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Set Designer
Todd Rosenthal
Costume Designer
Dede Ayite
Lighting Designer
Amith Chandrashaker
Sound Designer
Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen

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