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Geffen Playhouse Welcomes Original Cast of 'Purpose' in 2026

3/17/2026

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The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles will host the original Broadway cast of 'Purpose' beginning November 2026.
Tarell Alvin McCraney, Artistic Director of Geffen Playhouse, aims to engage audiences with socially relevant, joyful theater.
The season includes the West Coast premiere of Liberation and the Los Angeles premiere of The Monsters.
Closing Costs critiques the city's real estate market, signaling the season's social focus.

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Story summary

The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles will host the original Broadway cast of 'Purpose' beginning November 2026.
Tarell Alvin McCraney, Artistic Director of Geffen Playhouse, aims to engage audiences with socially relevant, joyful theater.
The season includes the West Coast premiere of Liberation and the Los Angeles premiere of The Monsters.
Closing Costs critiques the city's real estate market, signaling the season's social focus.