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Kara Young on Making Tony History and the Power of Purpose
May 22, 2025, 9:58.17 pm ET
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In the final installment of our Meet the Nominees series, Cititour sits down with Broadway powerhouse Kara Young, who has earned her fourth consecutive Tony nomination—this time for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her commanding work in Purpose. Young’s streak places her among the most celebrated performers of her generation.
In a roundtable interview conducted in New York City by Cititour’s Brian Scott Lipton and a panel of Broadway journalists, Young opened up about her newest role, the urgency of the story, and what it means to be recognized once again by the Tony Awards. Her reflections are raw, insightful, and inspiring—reminding us all why live theater still matters.
Watch the full conversation with Kara Young here.
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