Purpose Sweeps Tony Awards and Extends Broadway Run, Marking Milestone for Black Playwrights

By: Darius Kingsley Jun, 9 2025 0 Comments

Purpose, a powerful drama from Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, just made history at the Tony Awards, nabbing Best Play and extending its run on Broadway due to critical buzz. Steppenwolf Theatre's acclaimed production, directed by Phylicia Rashad, explores a Black Chicago family's search for meaning and legacy.

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