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Purpose's Kara Young Makes Tony Awards History with Back-to-Back Wins by Beth Stevens

Kara Young has made Broadway history with her second consecutive Tony Award win. She earned Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in Purpose, becoming the first Black performer to win Tony Awards in back-to-back years. Last season, Young won the same category for her role as Lutiebelle in Purlie Victorious. This marks Young's fourth consecutive Tony nomination. She was first recognized for Clyde's i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54pm on June 8, 2025

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