NYC Broadway Plays
Purpose
Prepare yourself. The drama is gripping, the emotions are raw, and the laughs are nonstop. It's a journey you won't want to miss.
About Purpose
From the theatre company behind August: Osage Country and the playwright behind the 2024 Tony Award winner Appropriate comes Purpose, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's wild ride of a play packed with explosive laughs and equally explosive family drama. Phylicia Rashad directs a blazing, award-winning cast featuring Kara Young, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and more as a family contending with its past, present, and legacy. Get Purpose tickets on SnagaSeat.
Meet the legendary Jasper family, stacked with civil rights activists, politicians, pastors, and revolutionary leaders who have shaped Black culture. The return of their youngest son — with an uninvited friend in tow — cracks open the Jaspers' celebrated facade and forces them to confront their legacy, faith, and identity. Buckle up.
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Run time
2hr 50min. Including 1 intermission.
Theatre
Hayes Theatre
240 W 44th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Categories
Plays, Broadway
Age
Ages 12+. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted.
Important information
The use of cameras, cell phones, & other recording devices is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection & must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.
The Stars on Stage
Kara Yong
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Cast & Creative Team
By: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Director: Phylicia Rashad
Cast list: 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), Harry Lennix (as Solomon “Sonny” Jasper)
Sets: Todd Rosenthal
Costumes: Dede Ayite
Lighting: Amith Chandrashaker
Sound: Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen
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