Purpose

Start Date 09/10/2026

Start Time

End Date 10/11/2026

End Time

Location The Huntington at the Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Event Type Performing Arts

Purpose

Name: Purpose
Start: 2026-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Location: The Huntington at the Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Event Details

Winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ explosive Purpose dives into a prominent Black political dynasty encircled by civil rights leaders, pastors, and congressmen. When the youngest son returns home with an unexpected dinner guest, the family begins to fracture in this searing, hilarious exploration of faith, class, ambition, and heritage.