Purpose tickets
About Purpose
Meet the Jaspers: generations of a powerful Black political family under one roof where nothing stays buried for long. When their youngest son returns home, instincts kick in to protect their public image of leadership and moral authority, and fractures soon appear as private grievances, betrayals, and long-simmering questions of identity rise to the surface.
Direct from Broadway, this 2025 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning play makes its LA debut with the original Broadway cast, directed by the incomparable Phylicia Rashad. Both intimate and epic, Purpose is provocative, often hilarious, and ultimately a devastating exploration of legacy and the cost of believing in something bigger than yourself.
Originally Produced on Broadway by David Stone, Debra Martin Chase, Marc Platt, LaChanze, Rashad V. Chambers, Aaron Glick, Universal Theatrical Group, Eastern Standard Time, Trate Productions, Nancy Nagel Gibbs, James L. Nederlander, John Gore, ATG Entertainment, The Shubert Organization, and Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Run time
2hr 50min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Categories
Age
Ages 12+. All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted.
Start date
November 11th, 2026
End date
December 13th, 2026
Venue
Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Purpose?
Purpose runs for 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Which theatre is Purpose at?
Purpose is at Los Angeles's Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, which is located at 10886 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, 90024.
What is the age recommendation for Purpose?
Ages 12+. All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted.
How do you get tickets for Purpose?
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