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 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 Meg Masseron | August 17, 2023
Phylicia Rashad Will Direct World Premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose
Steppenwolf Theare Company's spring 2024 lineup will also include Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play.
Article | By Margaret Hall | April 13, 2023
The yet-to-be-titled play will be one of six productions presented by the Chicago stalwart in their upcoming season.
Article | By Olivia Clement | March 4, 2020
Steppenwolf to Launch 2020–2021 Season With World Premiere of Good Night, and Good Luck
Article | By Dan Meyer | December 20, 2019
Tarell Alvin McCraney’s David Makes Man Series Renewed
Article | By Dan Meyer | August 14, 2019
Tarell Alvin McCraney’s David Makes Man, With Phylicia Rashad, Begins August 14 on OWN
Article | By Adam Hetrick | January 17, 2019
Ben Platt, Danielle Brooks, Anna Kendrick, and Sophie Okonedo on SXSW Film Fest Lineup
Article | By Olivia Clement | August 30, 2018
Steppenwolf Welcomes New Ensemble Members Rajiv Joseph and Karen Rodriguez
Article | By Olivia Clement | February 16, 2018
Steppenwolf Welcomes Two New Ensemble Members
Article | By Andrew Gans | January 25, 2018
The Office Star Rainn Wilson Will Head Cast of Steppenwolf’s The Doppelgänger
Article | By Hannah Vine | September 18, 2017
See Phylicia Rashad in the West Coast Transfer of Head of Passes
Article | By Olivia Clement | March 1, 2017
Steppenwolf Announces 2017–18 Season
Article | October 25, 2016
Young Adult Novel Monster, About Teen in Juvenile Detention, Will Take the Stage
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