"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
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
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
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
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
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
Great show
"The acting was great and character made you believe it was real. Absolutely love it would love to see it again. The theatre can use a makeover chairs very uncomfortable and tight. "
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Catrice H from Bronx on Apr 27, 2025
The Broadway Play Purpose
"Purpose is a brilliant play. The cast, especially the lead actor are outstanding. We highly recommend."
"I loved EVERYTHING about this play. The script was superb, the acting was among the best I have ever witnessed and the scenery was awe-inspiring. (I am still trying to figure out how that snow could appear to pile up on the windows.) I have never attended a play where I rated everything FIVE STARS."
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Charles H from B on Apr 24, 2025
Bee Full of Purpose!
"I loved the quick witted delivery of lines and the colorful personalities. The multiple messages rang universally. "
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Cynthia F from Huntington on Apr 22, 2025
Amazing play and superb acting. I am going to see it again
"Great acting. Combination of thought provoking ideas mixed with intrigue and suspense and humor. Terrific play. "
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michael m from New York City on Apr 20, 2025
Purpose
"Purpose has a great cast and direction. It was very entertaining!"
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curtis h from Norwalk on Apr 20, 2025
Riveting, hilarious, moving
"This is Jacobs -Jenkins at his best. The writing is superb. The cast is exceptional. There are great comic lines and deeply serious moments. A very human(e) play. Thoroughly enjoyable."
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STUART S from New York on Apr 17, 2025
A Master's Hand
"This is a playwright at full mastery of his art. He wields this mastery with the lightest of touch. The direction and cast do his script full justice, with light and joy. A thoroughly enjoyable evening."
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james b from quaker hill on Apr 16, 2025
Just mind blowing amazing theater
"It was 3 hours of amazing theater. Just LOVED the show!!!!!!!!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 16, 2025
Highly recommended a must see.
"First I loved the projection of every actor/actress voice. The scenery was very fitting for the rollercoaster ride that was this play. Enjoyed the narration because it was just enough so the audience could follow along with the characters and their movements. The play it's self was hilarious from beginning to end. There was so much realism involved. Touching on civil rights, activism, family drama, mental health issues, lgbtq issues and more. I highly recommend you go see "Purpose". If u have a mature 13yr old or older child take them with you, they'll love it too."
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Cassandra H from New York on Apr 16, 2025
Black Lives Contain Much Internal Matter
"The portrayal of Black life is often limited to the painful aspects of American history, such as slavery, racism, and discrimination.
And although these unresolved national issues continue to harm us daily. However, Black people in America also experience the same existential challenges as anyone else in the human experience. We often live daily with untreated psychological wounds, which cause us to wound others. We love and lose love; we sometimes hurt one another, but we also heal each other.
We make personal mistakes and achieve extraordinary things through our individual contributions. We embody both our outer Blackness and our inner sacredness selves—imperfect in our behaviors yet perfectly made. I greatly appreciate this play because it presents Black people not merely as background character noise, or as furniture in a national theater narrative solely focused on "race," but as a complex group of diverse individuals who engage deeply (or not so deeply) with their inner worlds. It highlights our conflicts and our resilience to love one another individually despite the daily anti-loving challenges we face. Alas, may I be so bold in stating that I think the playwright is saying, ultimately, we are...human.
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Michael J from FAIRVIEW on Apr 16, 2025
Amazing!!!!
"I gifted my mom with tickets to this play for her bday. I'm glad I did because she really enjoyed it! I would definitely go back to see it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 14, 2025
Non stop drama
"Powerful piece with layers appropriate for today’s social and political climate. Some laughs too. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 14, 2025
Life told in a few words
"I love that the Naz introduced the audience into his world that personifies the Real world. I was captivated by the truths told. Oftentimes open and honest conversation amongst friends, co-workers, especially families are stunted only allowing for safe talks.
I am definitely going to see this show again as I am certain to peel away more layers of truth."
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Patricia G from Brooklyn on Apr 12, 2025
Fascinating Performance
"Performance within a performance. Often true in many families. Pretense and pretending. Hiding truths, smiles of indifference instead of frowns of disappointment. It really resonated with me. Each character was layered & complex and the cast executed it perfectly! I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a must see "
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Free P from Hillsborough Township on Apr 11, 2025
Riveting theater
"Purpose is a theatrical tour de force. Electrifying performances by a stellar ensemble cast bring this family drama full of humor, wisdom and—yes—purpose into our hearts and souls. Unforgettable!"
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Nancy W from Fredericksburg on Apr 10, 2025
Loved it. Just go
"The depth and intricacies of the family dynamics is written and portrayed with an elegance above and beyond. So worth it. "
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Liz P from San Diego on Apr 5, 2025
Family Drama
"Family drama which seemed to cover numerous issues without a clear focus. Not appropriate for children."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 4, 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.
