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Purple Rain
 
[Broadway, 2027]
Book
PurposePurpose
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Writer

Writing

Appropriate
Playwright
WAR
Playwright
Everybody
Playwright
Gloria
Writer

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-Jenkins, Gloria

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Gloria

The Pulitzer Prize - 2016 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Gloria

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-Jenkins, Appropriate and An Octoroon

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Cast and Creative Team Set for PURPOSE at The Huntington Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for PURPOSE at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026

The Huntington has revealed the cast and creative team of Purpose, a sharp family drama written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Josiah Davis, set to be presented this fall.
Interview: Producing Artistic Director Jada Suzanne Dixon On Curious Theatre Company' Photo
Interview: Producing Artistic Director Jada Suzanne Dixon On Curious Theatre Company's Season 29 at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
by Joshua Wright - Aug 12, 2026

Curious Theatre Company Producing Artistic Director Jada Suzanne Dixon discusses staging Season 29 in residence at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance's Historic Shorter AME building, a partnership with deep personal and family significance.
EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Set for TCG Books Publication Photo
EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Set for TCG Books Publication
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2026

TCG Books will publish Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Pulitzer Prize-finalist play EVERYBODY, now available for pre-order ahead of its release.
Four Plays Worth Leaving Home For Photo
Four Plays Worth Leaving Home For
by Robert Diamond - Aug 10, 2026

Single tickets are now on sale for a season of Pulitzer winners, regional premieres, and unforgettable conversations.
Everything to Know About PURPLE RAIN on Broadway Photo
Everything to Know About PURPLE RAIN on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 9, 2026

What does it feel like when doves cry? Broadway is about to find out! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, 42 years to the day since Prince’s legendary film premiered, and three weeks since the album re-entered the Billboard 200, the stage adaptation of Purple Rain will arrive on Broadway later this season. While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!
A NEW WORK IN PROGRESS to Have World Premiere at Shaw Festival Photo
A NEW WORK IN PROGRESS to Have World Premiere at Shaw Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins makes his Shaw Festival directing debut with a workshop presentation reimagining the Cinderella story at the Court House Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis A. Miranda Jr. Will Join Producing Team of PURPLE RAIN Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis A. Miranda Jr. Will Join Producing Team of PURPLE RAIN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Viajes Miranda, the production team comprising of Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr., have been added to the producing team for the upcoming Broadway production of Purple Rain. 
AMADEUS, OHIO STATE MURDERS to Open Shaw Festival's August Lineup Photo
AMADEUS, OHIO STATE MURDERS to Open Shaw Festival's August Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026

The Shaw Festival's 64th season will present two new productions and a workshop piece in August, including works by Peter Shaffer and Adrienne Kennedy at its Niagara-on-the-Lake theatres.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 30, 2026- Patti LuPone and More Join LES MISÉRABLES: Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 30, 2026- Patti LuPone and More Join LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR at Radio City
by - Jul 30, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Sue Frost and R. Patrick Morrow to be Honored at DGF Gala Photo
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Sue Frost and R. Patrick Morrow to be Honored at DGF Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026

Dramatists Guild Foundation will honor producer Sue Frost, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and former DGF Board Member R. Patrick Morrow at the organization’s annual Gala.
AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? to Be Presented by National Black Theatre and TFANA Photo
AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? to Be Presented by National Black Theatre and TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026

National Black Theatre and Theatre for a New Audience will collaborate to present America, Who Hurt You?, marking a joint effort between the two organizations.
PURPLE RAIN Will Open on Broadway in Spring 2027 Photo
PURPLE RAIN Will Open on Broadway in Spring 2027
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2026

Let's go crazy! BroadwayWorld has just learned that 42 years to the day since Prince’s legendary film premiered, and three weeks since the album re-entered the Billboard 200, the stage adaptation of PURPLE RAIN will arrive on Broadway. PURPLE RAIN will premiere next spring at the Majestic Theatre, beginning previews on  Friday, March 12, 2027, and officially opening on Monday, April 12, 2027. We have all of the details here!
The Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis to Step Down Photo
The Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026

After 23 years as Artistic Director of The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis will step down when his current contract concludes in 2028, at the end of The Public Theater's 60th anniversary season.
Lila Neugebauer to Direct Pilot of Netflix Drama Series THE RETRIEVALS Photo
Lila Neugebauer to Direct Pilot of Netflix Drama Series THE RETRIEVALS
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2026

Lila Neugebauer, who received a Tony nomination for directing Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate on Broadway, will helm the pilot for the new drama series The Retrievals on Netflix.
Jerome Preston Bates and More to Star in PURPOSE at Alliance Theatre Photo
Jerome Preston Bates and More to Star in PURPOSE at Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026

The Alliance Theatre has revealed the cast of its upcoming production of Purpose. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Keith Arthur Bolden, Purpose runs on The Coca-Cola Stage in August and September.
2026 Emmy Award Nominations: Carrie Coon, Sarah Pidgeon, Ayo Edebiri & More Photo
2026 Emmy Award Nominations: Carrie Coon, Sarah Pidgeon, Ayo Edebiri & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026

Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller revealed the 78th Primetime Emmy Award nominations on Wednesday morning. Nominees include Broadway's Carrie Coon, Sarah Pidgeon, Ayo Edeberi, Sarah Snook, Laurie Metcalf, and more. Check out the full list!
INTO THE WOODS, THE 39 STEPS, and More Set For Maryland Ensemble Theatre 2026-27 Seas Photo
INTO THE WOODS, THE 39 STEPS, and More Set For Maryland Ensemble Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026

Maryland Ensemble Theatre announced its 2026–27 season, featuring five MainStage productions, five FUNCompany productions, and the return of MET original musical PLANET CLAIRE.
Saheem Ali and More Join Creative Team of Broadway-Aimed PURPLE RAIN Photo
Saheem Ali and More Join Creative Team of Broadway-Aimed PURPLE RAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026

The stage adaptation of the iconic film, Purple Rain, which had its world premiere last year in Minneapolis, has added new members of the creative team as it prepares the show for a potential Broadway run. 
TEETH, GRAND HORIZONS, and THE ANTIPODES and More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 2026/ Photo
TEETH, GRAND HORIZONS, and THE ANTIPODES and More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2026

Wilbury Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Main Series season, featuring a world premiere, regional premieres, and Rhode Island premieres, including works by Michael R. Jackson, Annie Baker, and Bess Wohl.
Eisa Davis Deep Dives on ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||, ANGELA's MIXTAPE, and WARRIO Photo
Eisa Davis Deep Dives on ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||, ANGELA's MIXTAPE, and WARRIORS
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 14, 2026

The Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer and actor Eisa Davis discusses her new play at the Vineyard, ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||, as well as her other upcoming projects including a revival of Angela’s Mixtape and the new musical Warriors.
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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 the following awards: Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Purpose, Outstanding Play at The Lortels for The Comeuppance, and Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for Appropriate and An Octoroon.

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