"I enjoyed the play from start to finish. I would not change anything. "
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Rosenita B from Stone Mountain on Jul 31, 2025
Superb
"I loved this play and everything about it. It touch on some really deep issues that are oftentimes overlooked and it expounded on mental health issues that can be explosive when not dealt with!"
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Fraun C from Baltimore on Jul 28, 2025
Thought provoking
"Brilliant writing, directed and acted. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 27, 2025
Best play I have seen in years. Go see it.
"Purpose is exquisitely written, directed and acted. The plotting is masterful and every word of narrative and dialogue matters and hit its mark. A family drama that is so much bigger than that, Purpose is a powerful and important story that speaks to so many issues and questions we face today. Heartbreaking drama is offset by humor and irony to bring home the playwright's message and intent. I loved every minute of this play. For me it is the first Broadway play in a long time to truly deserve both the Tony and Pulitzer Prizes. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 26, 2025
So Real
"The acting was phenomenal! The directing was crisp! I sat in the mezzanine and could not see the comings/goings of the actors. I look forward to seeing Purpose again...so many layers. Excellent show!"
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Sharon H from Owings Mills on Jul 26, 2025
Even better than Appropriate!
"This show is phenomenal. The pacing, the performances, the message! It richly deserved the Pulitzer. "
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Robert C from Athens on Jul 26, 2025
Excellent!!
"I loved everything about the show. The message in the script is relevant to every famiily!!! The cast, wow!!!"
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Regina B from Fresno on Jul 25, 2025
Purpose
"The story and the acting was flawless! I enjoyed the entire play. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 25, 2025
Even better than I expected!
"The entire cast was great and the storyline really addressed serious issues in black families."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 25, 2025
Thought-provoking but not too heavy
"The writer of Purpose, via the performance of the cast, gives the audience the perfect mixture of "drama" and "comedy." The family's and visitor's issues are realistic and contemporary.
Additionally, the setting details (including the falling snow outside the living room window) gives the audience an additional appreciation for the extra effort given to make Purpose the award-winning production that it is."
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judith w from lewes on Jul 24, 2025
Outstanding!
"The play Purpose was outstanding. The ensemble was phenomenal! Each played their role with commitment.
I highly recommend this play. Arts enthusiasts should run to get tickets before the limited run expires. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 24, 2025
Every child needs a Purpose no matter how big or small
"Purpose was very good, just one of the reasons why I am happy to make a special trip from Michigan to see it. The narration by Jon Michael Hill (Naz) added a special touch to the scenes. Kara Young portrayal of Aziza was "perfectly relatable". The casting of Harry Lennix (Sonny), Brenda Pressley (Claudine), Glenn Davis (Junior) and Alana Arenas (Morgan) characters portrays deliver a perfect blend of drama, comedy, and facts to deliver Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play. I can see why "Purpose" won the 2025 Tony Award.
Helen Hayes Theatre
While my seat was upfront and the right of the stage, it didn't know allow me to see the scenes that took place near the front door area so I may have missed a few conversations held in this area of the stage (besides the 6.2 ft guy sitting in front of me). Buyer beware of your ticket purchase since it was not denoted as an obstructed view seat. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 24, 2025
Awesome play
"The characters were extremely well performed.
The themes were current and there was a little humor all of which made the play exceptional. "
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Theresa H from Fort Mill on Jul 21, 2025
Outstanding
"The cast members are exceptionally talented, and the writing is outstanding. Don't miss this production!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 21, 2025
Amazing
"The performances were phenomenal!
The setting was very appealing!
The sound was perfect!"
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Joline A from Waldorf on Jul 20, 2025
Chicago Civil Rights Era and Impact on Family
"Loved the narration. One of the best play seen in a very long time. Long but compelling. Six incredible actors with voice and passion. Would highly recommend."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 19, 2025
I thought it was incredible.
"The play kept you engaged. A lot of unexpected secrets were revealed."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 17, 2025
An all-time great
"A powerful story about faith, family and civil rights. Fantastic performances from the entire cast. Very funny and thought provoking. Deserved of all of the honors this play has received."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 17, 2025
My opinion on the play purpose.
"I enjoyed the entire play. There was nothing about it that I disliked. The actors did an excellent job. I also found it to be very insightful. This is a play that I would certainly encourage everyone to see."
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Juanita C from Freeport on Jul 17, 2025
Simply the BEST , do not miss it!
"This was excellent! One the best plays on Broadway!
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Xavier W from Youngsville on Jul 17, 2025
A Great Performance All Around
"Attending this play was my very first Broadway experience and I got to enjoy it with my mother for my birthday! The show was excellent - a beautiful blend of humor and drama steeped in Black excellence!
10/10 "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 17, 2025
This Play is one not to miss!!
"This play was really not what I expected. It had me laughing and almost in tears at times. I would highly recommend seeing it before it leaves. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 16, 2025
An incredible piece of theatre
"The actors, execution, format and were superb! PURPOSE was engaging and energetic from the moment it started. Characters successfully delivered funny, sensitive and thought provoking performances. The well staged set, props and lighting proved excellent background to giving life to a great script."
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Adrienne T from Pinole on Jul 16, 2025
Almost 3 hours to watch a show, laughing so hard you forgot the time!!
"Greatest show in a long time"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 12, 2025
Excellent play
"One should be prepared to be seated for three hours, although the play is certainly worth experiencing. It is a great play."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 12, 2025
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About
Purpose
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.
