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

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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Kara Young Makes History With Back-to-Back Tony Awards Wins for 'Purpose'

Kara Young Makes History With Back-to-Back Tony Awards Wins for 'Purpose'

By: Darius Kingsley Jun, 9 2025 0 Comments

Kara Young broke Broadway barriers by becoming the first Black actor to win consecutive Tony Awards, earning Best Featured Actress for her performance in 'Purpose.' This marks her fourth nomination in a row. Young is also set to star in the 2026 production 'The Whoopi Monologues' at Lincoln Center Theater.

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Kara Young Makes History With Back-to-Back Tony Awards Wins for 'Purpose'

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