Joe Turner's Come and Gone
About This Event
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre features Cedric the Entertainer, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Taraji P in the cast. Cedric brings rhythmic timing from stand-up and film, Santiago-Hudson contributes Tony-winning, text-driven precision, and Taraji brings a screen-honed emotional clarity; together they emphasize directness and rhythm in Wilson’s text.
About the Artists
Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer is a stand-up comedian and screen actor whose work extends into theater, including Broadway appearances in New York City. He has built a public profile through comedy hosting and long-running television roles, alongside film work such as *Barbershop* and voice performances in major animated franchises.
Taraji P
Taraji P is an American actor and producer whose work spans film, television, and the stage, with a recent New York City appearance at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in August Wilson’s *Joe Turner’s Come and Gone*.