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

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Purpose Show Times

Tue
Apr 1
7:00pm
Wed
Apr 2
2:00pm 8:00pm
Thu
Apr 3
7:00pm
Fri
Apr 4
7:00pm
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Apr 5
2:00pm 8:00pm
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Apr 6
3:00pm
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Apr 7

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About Purpose on Broadway

duration
2 hours and 50 minutes, with one intermission.
dates
Previews: Feb 25, 2025 • Opening: Mar 17, 2025 • Closing: Jul 6, 2025
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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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Outstanding
"I loved the show it was entertaining, engaging, funny, sad at times. The cast was great"
DiAnderia B from Elmont on Mar 27, 2025
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Family interactions.
"I liked the characters and the actors who played each other role. The Jasper family, like all families, have issues. How this family exposed those issues and dealt with them are relevant and relatable."
CHERYL S from Matthews on Mar 27, 2025
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Loved it
"What an awesome production. I was on the edge of my seat and so focused throughout the show. This play was well written and the cast were all phenomenal. "
Broadway.com Customer on Mar 23, 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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