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.
"I liked the way the play captured my attention. Purpose moved me into a space of empathy. It reminded me how important honest expression is because we all have a story. "
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Monique J from Elizabeth on Mar 31, 2025
Outstanding
"I loved the show it was entertaining, engaging, funny, sad at times. The cast was great"
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DiAnderia B from Elmont on Mar 27, 2025
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."
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CHERYL S from Matthews on Mar 27, 2025
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. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 23, 2025
Truth
"I enjoyed the play. It was an interesting observation of a family. The choices family members made due to loyalty, respect and need. I was impressed by the cast. The actor, who played NAS, was an excellent narrator. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 17, 2025
Life is Complex!
"We're cheering for Naz, the lead character, to make things right. That's a struggle, since "making things right" is defined differently, depending on the perspective.
Naz breaks the fourth wall to take us on his journey into his famous and f'd up family of origin. As audience members, we're invited to laugh along with how absurd things can get, all the while readying for the next cringe-worthy (and thought-provoking) moment as the characters reveal how complex real life can get.
It's long - at almost three hours - and I was thinking about what could get cut out to shorten it. I found maybe a total of two minutes that could be removed without damaging the writing. So, just be prepared to jog to the restroom at intermission if you need a break!
The cast is awesome; sometimes the actors do force the characters, but mostly they're IN it, so we're in it with them.
This was an easy one to give a standing ovation to. "
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Dr Wayne P from Benicia on Mar 17, 2025
Purpose, hmmm?
"All of it. Keeps you engaged and makes you think. I additionally liked the historical references. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 12, 2025
Tremendous on all levels - writing, acting, directing, set!!
"Outstanding performances from the entire cast"
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Joann F from Seattle on Mar 6, 2025
Solo trip to the theater
"I was very impressed with the depth of storyline and the talent displayed by the cast. We written and thorough narratives with varying emotions from the cast.
Long story short I was impressed by the talent of displayed even the set displayed attention to detail."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 1, 2025
💎A Rare Gem
"Wow…”with-in ten minutes I was totally captivated & immersed into a phenomenally, vibrant collaboration!! It contains many “Pearls of a Great Price…👏🏽⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥰🙌🏽"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 28, 2025
Great blend of comedy and drama!
"So great to see Jon Michael Hill again; he never disappoints. The whole cast was great. Smartly written. Might have gone on a bit too long, but thoroughly enjoyable…"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 24, 2025
A very thought provoking performance.....
"The show shows a Black family in a different light. It was great to see a show about an upper middleclass Black family, which is what I grew up in. It isn't about a cliche of what a typical black family is always portrayed as. Everyone can learn something from this show."
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Keith B J from Brooklyn on Mar 21, 2025
PURPOSE
"Purpose was interesting and it displayed a family that had real life problems. It keep the audience laughing and entertained me and my wife all throughout the two and a half. I would come out to see it again. The worker were also pleasant. "
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Joe R from Phillipsburg on Feb 26, 2025
A really purposeful watch…
"A fresh take on the dysfunctional family reunion play where everyone has their own kind of existential crisis. From the reluctant retiree, the recent ex-con, the asexual nature lover. No one seems to be settled or be able to fulfill their true purpose "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 30, 2025
Intense…well acted!
"The first act is better than the second act. It’s intense and well acted. An emotional rollercoaster. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 30, 2025
Powerful. Funny. With "Purpose"
"The play was unexpectable funny, though often the humor had an edge to it. Not a weak member of the cast Even the set was great. Some home truths exposed. All in all a wonderful Broadway experience. Bring on the Tonys."
