Purpose
by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

MICHIGAN PREMIERE

January 8 to March 14, 2027

“Buckle up.”

For decades, the influential Jasper family has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, pastors and congressmen. But like all families, there are cracks and secrets just under the surface. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home to Illinois with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into a reckoning with itself, its faith and the legacies of Black radicalism. Spirited, hilarious and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an epic family drama.

Purpose showcases Jacobs-Jenkins’ vivid language, spitfire dialogue and sweeping sense of American history… you may have trouble catching your breath from laughing so hard.” - NY Times

*Not all performances are available for online purchase*

Please call the box office Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm if the date you would like to purchase is not listed here.

(313) 868-1347

The "Wheelchair Seats" field should not be reserved by patrons who are not using a wheelchair or otherwise require accessible seating. Guests who will remain in their wheelchair or mobility device for the duration of the show: please call us at (313) 868-1347 at least two weeks prior to the performance so that we can ensure proper accommodation.

Please select a performance:

Fri, Jan 8th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Opening Night
Sat, Jan 9th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 9th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Jan 10th, 2027 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Jan 15th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Jan 16th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 16th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Jan 17th, 2027 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Jan 22nd, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Jan 23rd, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 23rd, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Jan 24th, 2027 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Jan 29th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Jan 30th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 30th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Jan 31st, 2027 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Feb 5th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Feb 6th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Feb 6th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Feb 7th, 2027 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Feb 12th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Feb 13th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Feb 13th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Feb 14th, 2027 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Feb 19th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Feb 20th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Feb 20th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Feb 21st, 2027 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Feb 26th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Feb 27th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Feb 27th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Feb 28th, 2027 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Mar 5th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Mar 6th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Mar 6th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Mar 7th, 2027 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Mar 12th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Mar 14th, 2027 at 2:00 pm
Closing Night
 
 

All seating is general admission.

Individual Tickets

  • Advance – $30
  • Same Day – $35

Subscriptions (valid 1yr from purchase)

  • Gold – $200
    2 tickets to see each show 3 times

  • Silver – $120
    1 ticket to see each show 2 times

Bargain Booklet (valid 1yr from purchase)

  • $210
    10 tickets to use as you wish

Subscribers and Bargain Booklet holders are welcome to use walk-up seating but admission is only guaranteed with a reservation and reservations are strongly encouraged.

Please call (313) 868-1347 Tue-Fri 11AM–5PM to reserve using Subscriptions and Bargain Booklets.

Groups (10+)

Please contact james@detroitreptheatre.com to inquire about availability. 

Detroit Repertory Theatre
13103 Woodrow Wilson
Detroit, MI 48238 USA
Info@DetroitRepTheatre.com
(313) 868-1347
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