See new photos of 'Purpose' on Broadway
The latest family drama from 2024 Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins centers on exploding tensions among a politically prominent Black family.
Welcome to the Jasper household! Take a look inside Purpose on Broadway, the latest family drama from Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, the 2024 Tony Award-winning playwright of Appropriate.
When an unexpected guest arrives at a family gathering of the Jaspers, a politically prominent family of Black luminaries, tensions explode and the family must reckon with their legacy.
The cast includes 2024 Tony Award winner Kara Young as Aziza Houston, LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Claudine Jasper, Alana Arenas as Morgan Jasper, Glenn Davis as Solomon “Junior” Jasper Jr., Jon Michael Hill as Nazareth “Naz” Jasper, and Harry Lennix as Solomon “Sonny” Jasper.
See photos from this buzzy new Broadway show, and get tickets to take your seat at the table through August 31 only.
Photo credit: Purpose on Broadway. (Photos by Marc J. Franklin)
Frequently asked questions
What's the age recommendation for Purpose?
The recommended age for Purpose is Ages 12+..
How do you book tickets for Purpose?
Book tickets for Purpose on New York Theatre Guide.
How long is Purpose?
The running time of Purpose is 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Where is Purpose playing?
Purpose is playing at Hayes Theater. The theatre is located at 240 West 44th Street, New York, 10036.
Who directed Purpose?
TV and stage star Phylicia Rashad directs this new play, making its Broadway premiere.
What is Purpose about?
See the four-star (Chicago Tribune) Purpose play on Broadway. A new work from Tony Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Appropriate), Purpose in New York is an epic family drama directed by Phylicia Rashad. Now the recipient of six Tony Award nominations.
Who wrote Purpose?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, a Pulitzer finalist and MacArthur "Genuys" grant winner, wrote this play after his smash hit, Appropriate.
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