Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Latest News on Branden Jacobs-Jenkins:
Tessa Albertson to Join the Cast of DILARIA Off-Broadway (Jul 1, 2025)
FROM HERE TO WHERE World Premiere and More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 2025/26 Season (Jun 30, 2025)
Cherry Lane Theatre Will Reopen With a New Dining Experience (Jun 24, 2025)
Tessa Albertson to Join the Cast of DILARIA Off-Broadway (Jul 1, 2025)
FROM HERE TO WHERE World Premiere and More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 2025/26 Season (Jun 30, 2025)
Cherry Lane Theatre Will Reopen With a New Dining Experience (Jun 24, 2025)
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S. Mayumi Grigsby, Harry Lennix, Associate Director Tyrone Phillips, Ayanna Bria Bakari, Tamara Tunie, Director Phylicia Rashad, Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill, Alana Arenas and Kenya K. Merritt
Date:
03/27/2024
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Productions
Writing
Playwright
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Play
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Purpose
winner
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Play
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, The Comeuppance
The Pulitzer Prize - 2018 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Everybody
Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsGloria
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsGloria
The Pulitzer Prize - 2016 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsGloria
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, An Octoroon
winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Best New American Play
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsAppropriate and An Octoroon
Videos
Video: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & Glenn Davis Celebrate Tony Win for Best Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-09 00:16:33
Video: Kara Young Recalls Falling in Love with Performing During a Mime Class
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-03 15:59:50
Video: PURPOSE Cast Talks 'Genius' Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & More on TAMRON HALL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-18 11:35:37
Video: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Talks PURPOSE and Directing Husband Samuel L. Jackson in THE PIANO LESSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-08 15:27:08
Video: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Shares What She Wrote on New Sardi's Portrait
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-27 14:37:55
Video: Phylicia Rashad Talks Directing Broadway's PURPOSE, Praises Collaborators
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-12 17:11:36
Video: Maggie Lacey, Steve Kazee, & More in APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-06 14:02:06
Video: Meet the Creators Behind the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-14 15:35:25
Video: Sarah Paulson Is Not Taking Her Tony Nomination for Granted
by Joey Mervis - 2024-05-21 14:35:44
Video: Sarah Paulson Talks APPROPRIATE and More on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-12 13:04:11
Video: Sarah Paulson Talks APPROPRIATE on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-30 14:55:27
Video: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Phylicia Rashad-Directed PURPOSE
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-21 12:25:42
Video: Watch a Trailer for Steppenwolf's PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-10 12:59:48
Video: Phylicia Rashad on PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-22 13:18:15
Video: Stars Come Out to Celebrate Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-01-17 11:48:18
News
Tessa Albertson to Join the Cast of DILARIA Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Tessa Albertson will join the cast in the role of Georgia following Chiara Aurelia. Learn more about Dilaria Off-Broadway and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Tessa Albertson will join the cast in the role of Georgia following Chiara Aurelia. Learn more about Dilaria Off-Broadway and see how to purchase tickets here!
FROM HERE TO WHERE World Premiere and More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group has revealed the Main Series productions for their upcoming 2025/26 Season: the World Premiere of From Here to Where and more. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group has revealed the Main Series productions for their upcoming 2025/26 Season: the World Premiere of From Here to Where and more. Learn more here!
Cherry Lane Theatre Will Reopen With a New Dining Experience
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
The soon-to-be-reopened Cherry Lane Theatre will feature a unique dining option! The venue will include a lobby restaurant and bar, run by the team behind Frenchette, Le Rock, and most recently, Le Veau D’Or.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
The soon-to-be-reopened Cherry Lane Theatre will feature a unique dining option! The venue will include a lobby restaurant and bar, run by the team behind Frenchette, Le Rock, and most recently, Le Veau D’Or.
New York Theatre Workshop Reveals 2025/26 2050 Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the individuals selected for the 2025/26 Season 2050 Administrative and Artistic Fellowships. Learn more about the artists here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the individuals selected for the 2025/26 Season 2050 Administrative and Artistic Fellowships. Learn more about the artists here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 19, 2025- Jinkx Monsoon to Lead OH, MARY!, Kristin Chenoweth Stops by BOOP! and More
by - Jun 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jun 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Brenda Pressley to Join the Cast of PURPOSE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
Brenda Pressley will join the Broadway company of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, PURPOSE, directed by Phylicia Rashad. Learn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
Brenda Pressley will join the Broadway company of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, PURPOSE, directed by Phylicia Rashad. Learn
Review Roundup: PRINCE F****T at Playwrights Horizons
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2025
Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury, just made its world premiere at Playwrights Horizons, starring Rachel Crowl, K. Todd Freeman, David Greenspan, Mihir Kumar, John McCrea, and N’yomi Allure Stewart. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play...
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2025
Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury, just made its world premiere at Playwrights Horizons, starring Rachel Crowl, K. Todd Freeman, David Greenspan, Mihir Kumar, John McCrea, and N’yomi Allure Stewart. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play...
Photos: Hillary Clinton Visits PURPOSE on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 17, 2025
Hillary Clinton recently paid a visit to the newly-minted Tony Award-winning production of Purpose on Broadway. Check out photos from her visit to the show here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 17, 2025
Hillary Clinton recently paid a visit to the newly-minted Tony Award-winning production of Purpose on Broadway. Check out photos from her visit to the show here!
Video: PURPOSE Take First Post-Tony Awards Bows
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
The Broadway production of Purpose shared a video of their first curtain call post-Tony Awards, which was met with love from the applauding audience. Watch the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
The Broadway production of Purpose shared a video of their first curtain call post-Tony Awards, which was met with love from the applauding audience. Watch the video here!
BWW Q&A: Jonathan Norton on Crafting the 2025/2026 Season at Dallas Theater Center
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2025
Interim Artistic Director Jonathan Norton discusses Dallas Theater Center’s 2025–26 season, including his world premiere play Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes, and how the lineup reflects the city’s diversity and artistic future.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2025
Interim Artistic Director Jonathan Norton discusses Dallas Theater Center’s 2025–26 season, including his world premiere play Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes, and how the lineup reflects the city’s diversity and artistic future.
Video: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & Glenn Davis Celebrate Tony Win for Best Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Steppenwolf's Glenn Davis, and the producers of Purpose took home a Tony Award for 'Best Play'. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Steppenwolf's Glenn Davis, and the producers of Purpose took home a Tony Award for 'Best Play'. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
Photos: Backstage with the 2025 Tony Awards Winners
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 9, 2025
Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld was backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 9, 2025
Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld was backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
2025 Tony Awards Recap: Highlights, Surprises, and Must-See Moments
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025
Once again, Broadway's biggest night has come and gone! With the 78th Annual Tony Awards now behind us, we have compiled a list of some of the most memorable moments from the evening, including fun references and Easter eggs you may have missed, standout segments, performances, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025
Once again, Broadway's biggest night has come and gone! With the 78th Annual Tony Awards now behind us, we have compiled a list of some of the most memorable moments from the evening, including fun references and Easter eggs you may have missed, standout segments, performances, and more.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Play
by - Jun 9, 2025
Purpose has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play for BRANDEN JACOBS-JENKINS.
by - Jun 9, 2025
Purpose has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play for BRANDEN JACOBS-JENKINS.
PURPOSE's Kara Young Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
by - Jun 9, 2025
Kara Young has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURPOSE.
by - Jun 9, 2025
Kara Young has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURPOSE.
Recap the 2025 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025
The 78th Annual Tony Awards have arrived at last! As winners take the stage tonight, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you full text of all of the acceptance speeches. Read them in full here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025
The 78th Annual Tony Awards have arrived at last! As winners take the stage tonight, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you full text of all of the acceptance speeches. Read them in full here!
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 8, 2025
Check out photos of all of the the red carpet looks at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and check back as we add more throughout the night.
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 8, 2025
Check out photos of all of the the red carpet looks at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and check back as we add more throughout the night.
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025
The best of Broadway took the stage earlier tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025
The best of Broadway took the stage earlier tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo.
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025
The best of Broadway will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025
The best of Broadway will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins written?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has written 4 shows including Appropriate (Playwright), WAR (Playwright), Everybody (Playwright), Gloria (Writer).
What awards has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins been nominated for?
Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Purpose, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for The Comeuppance, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Everybody, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Gloria, Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gloria, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Gloria, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for An Octoroon and Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Appropriate and An Octoroon.
What awards has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins won?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Purpose, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for The Comeuppance, and Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for both Appropriate and An Octoroon.
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