LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Kara Young to Star in ‘Purpose’ on Broadway
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Caitlin Huston
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Broadway icons LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Kara Young to lead the cast of 'Purpose,' a powerful new play exploring the dynamics of a prominent Black political dynasty.
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- Phylicia Rashad, the acclaimed director behind the recent Tony-winning revival of 'Appropriate,' will helm this production, bringing her expertise in navigating complex family narratives to the stage.
- The play's ensemble cast includes several Steppenwolf alums, including Jon Michael Hill and Glenn Davis, the artistic director of the prestigious Chicago theater company that commissioned the original work.
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LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Kara Young, Phylicia Rashad, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Harry Lennix, Jon Michael Hill, Glenn Davis, Alana Arenas, Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Brooks, Leslie Odom Jr., Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Purpose