Article | By Diep Tran | March 14, 2025
Phylicia Rashad and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Collaborate to Find Purpose
The new Broadway play explores how one generation of Black leaders can pass the baton to the next.
Article | By James Miller | March 10, 2025
Schedule of Upcoming and Announced Broadway Shows
See what’s coming soon, what’s premiering out of town, and what’s in development.
Article | By Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block | February 25, 2025
Here's How to Get $45 Tickets to Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose on Broadway
Previews begin February 25 at the Helen Hayes Theater, with Tony winner Phylicia Rashad directing.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 3, 2025
Get a 1st Look at the Cast of Broadway's Purpose
The new play from Tony-winning Appropriate playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins begins performances February 25.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 9, 2024
Kara Young Will Star in Purpose on Broadway
The new work from Tony winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is headed to the Main Stem after a world premiere at Chicago's Steppenwolf earlier this year.
Article | By Andrew Gans | August 7, 2024
Check Out Full Casts of Goodman Productions of Inherit the Wind and Primary Trust
Henry Godinez will direct the 1955 courtroom drama, while Malkia Stampley will direct Eboni Booth's Pulitzer winner at the Chicago venue.
Article | By Andrew Gans | July 10, 2024
Christopher Donahue has also joined the 2024-2025 season at the Chicago venue.
Article | By Emily McClanathan | March 14, 2024
Director Phylicia Rashad and Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Family and Purpose
The two artists are collaborating on a new play at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, about the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement.
Article | By Meg Masseron | March 14, 2024
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose Begins World Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre Company March 14
Two-time Tony winner Phylicia Rashad will direct the about family, faith, and Black American politics.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 15, 2023
Tamara Tunie, Harry Lennix, More WIll Star in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose
Chicago's Steppenwolf is hosting the world premiere in 2024.
Article | By Andrew Gans | June 7, 2023
Photos: Go Inside Red Bull Theater Benefit Honoring The Lion King's Julie Taymor
Hosted by Patrick Page, the evening also celebrated the Axe-Houghton Foundation.
Article | By Leah Putnam | May 12, 2022
Julie Taymor to Present Harry Lennix with Samuel H. Scripps Award at TFANA's Spring Gala
Theatre for a New Audience's 2022 Spring Gala will take place at Capitale May 16.
Article | By Dan Meyer | March 1, 2021
Article | By Dan Meyer | February 27, 2021
Whoopi Goldberg, André De Shields, Tituss Burgess, More Star in Upon These Shoulders February 27
Article | By Dan Meyer | February 26, 2021
Tune-In Reminder: Upon These Shoulders Debuts February 27
Article | By Dan Meyer | February 19, 2021
Whoopi Goldberg, André De Shields, More Join Upon These Shoulders Concert
Article | By Andrew Gans | October 9, 2018
Chazz Palmintieri, Colin Quinn, Jasmine Cephas Jones, More Set for Reading of Working 2018
Article | By Andrew Gans | June 7, 2017
Jeffrey Hatcher’s Strongman Ghost Will Be Part of Door Kinetic Arts Festival
Article | By Adam Hetrick | November 17, 2013
92Y Presents "From Stage to Screen and Back Again" With Julie Taymor Nov. 17
Article | By Adam Hetrick | November 1, 2013
92Y Will Present "From Stage to Screen and Back Again" With Julie Taymor
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