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Tony Talk: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ ‘Purpose’ comes storming into the race

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Welcome to Tony Talk, a column in which Gold Derby contributors David Buchanan and Sam Eckmann offer Tony Awards analysis. This week we take you inside the Hayes Theatre to discuss one of Broadway's latest offerings, Purpose. SIGN UP for Gold Derby’s free newsletter with latest predictions Sam Eckmann: Since we've both seen Purpose, the new drama from Tony-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, I think it's time we assess how it might fit in…

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Phylicia Rashad Makes Broadway Directorial Debut with Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ New Play, ‘Purpose’ - Because of Them We Can

Another reason to head to Broadway! Legendary actress and director Phylicia Rashad is bringing her visionary talents to Broadway in a powerful new way. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she recently made her Broadway directing debut with Purpose, a new play written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. This marks Jacobs-Jenkins’ much-anticipated return to Broadway after the massive success of Appropriate, a …

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