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Photos: PURPOSE Takes Opening Night Bows

by Bruce Glikas — March 18, 2025

Purpose officially opened last night, March 18, at the Helen Hayes Theater, featuring Phylicia Rashad making her Broadway directorial debut.

Review Roundup: Phylicia Rashad Directs PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — March 17, 2025

The great Phylicia Rashad makes her Broadway directorial debut, with PURPOSE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, opening tonight at the Helen Hayes Theater.

Video: PURPOSE Arrives on Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — March 17, 2025

Purpose is getting ready to celebrate it's opening night! Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Phylicia Rashad in her Broadway directorial debut, PURPOSE officially opens tonight, Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Helen Hayes Theater.

Photos: First Look at Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE

by Nicole Rosky — March 17, 2025

Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Phylicia Rashad in her Broadway directorial debut, PURPOSE officially opens tonight, Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Helen Hayes Theater.

Video: Phylicia Rashad Talks Directing Broadway's PURPOSE, Praises Collaborators

by Josh Sharpe — March 12, 2025

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose is now in previews at the Helen Hayes Theatre, marking the Broadway directorial debut of legendary performer Phylicia Rashad.

Michael Ricigliano Jr.'s GODLESS Sets Streaming Debut

by Josh Sharpe — February 25, 2025

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Up on the Marquee: PURPOSE

by Jennifer Broski — February 27, 2025

Purpose is now on Broadway! Written by Tony Award-Winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Two-Time Tony Award-Winner Phylicia Rashad, PURPOSE stars Two-time Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Jon Michael Hill, Glenn Davis, Alana Arenas, and Tony Award-Winner Kara Youn

PURPOSE Will Offer Digital and General Rush Tickets

by Stephi Wild — February 24, 2025

The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins new play, PURPOSE, directed by Phylicia Rashad, has announced its Digital and General Rush Policies.

Ken-Matt Martin Appointed As Producing Director At Baltimore Center Stage And Arkansas Repertory Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 20, 2025

Preeminent theater director, cultural worker, and collaborator Ken-Matt Martin has been appointed as Producing Director at both Baltimore Center Stage and Arkansas Repertory Theatre.

Meet the Cast of PURPOSE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2025

Steppenwolf’s Purpose begins previews tonight, February 25, ahead of an opening on March 17th, and running through July 6, 2025 at the Helen Hayes Theater.

Photos: PURPOSE Broadway Cast Behind the Scenes Look

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 3, 2025

You can now get a behind-the-scenes look of the Broadway cast of PURPOSE, written by Tony Award-Winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-Time Tony Award-Winner Phylicia Rashad.

Character Breakdown: PURPOSE Cast Unpacks Their Roles

by Joey Mervis — February 8, 2025

A new Broadway play is on the way from Tony winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins! Purpose, directed by Phylicia Rashad, is getting ready to begin performances at the Hayes Theatre, where it is set to open on March 17, 2025.

Video: Meet the Company of PURPOSE on Broadway

by Joey Mervis — January 28, 2025

In just a few weeks, previews will begin on Broadway for Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE, directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad.

Works & Process to Present PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Directed By Phylicia Rashad

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 7, 2025

Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present Purpose by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Phylicia Rashad.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2024

by — December 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — December 9, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE.

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards.

Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of NOISES OFF

by Nicole Rosky — September 27, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has officially opened its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off.

Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — September 24, 2024

Goodman Theatre’s season-opening production of INHERIT THE WIND centers on a fictionalized version of the 1925 “Scopes Monkey” trial — at its heart, a debate on creationism vs.

Photos/Video: INHERIT THE WIND Extended At Goodman Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 23, 2024

The jury of its peers finds Inherit the Wind at Goodman Theatre worthy of a one-week extension, adding six more performances of Henry Godinez’s major revival of Jerome Lawrence and Robert E.