Meet The Jaspers

Starring Tony-award winner Kara Young (Purlie Victorious), Purpose is arriving on Broadway after its critically acclaimed premiere in Chicago in 2024. Written by Tony-award-winning Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Appropriate) and directed by Tony-award-winning Phylicia Rashad, this all-star cast and creative are bringing you on of the most exhilarating and thought-provoking performances of the year. With themes of civil rights and generational activism, prepare for something spectacular and thought-provoking!

What is the plot?

The Jaspers are a black family with a decades-long history in black activism and civil rights. One day, their youngest son Nazareth brings an unfamiliar guest to the family home. This guest's arrival brings the family's secrets to the forefront, forcing the Jaspers to confront their faith and their legacy.