Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of Purpose by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins was honored on June 8 with two 2025 Tony Awards including Best Play and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Kara Young) at the 78th Annual Tony Awards ceremony at New York’s legendary Radio City Music Hall.
what a way to kick off the 50th Anniversary Season!
In his acceptance speech on behalf of the production, Steppenwolf Artistic Director and Purpose cast member Glenn Davis dedicated the award to “Steppenwolf’s leadership, staff, board and especially our ensemble. They are, without question some of the greatest artists in the country – risk takers and innovators who have launched some of the boldest new plays in the American theatrical canon.”
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Purpose, which enjoyed its world premiere at Steppenwolf in 2024, recently announced an eight-week Broadway extension, playing through August 31, 2025 at the Helen Hayes Theater.
Purpose is also the winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the 2025 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and two 2025 Drama Desk Awards.