Joe Turner's Come and Gone
About This Event
Joe Turner's Come and Gone at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre brings together Cedric the Entertainer, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Taraji P. for a stage presentation rooted in August Wilson’s text. Cedric contributes stand-up‑honed timing and rhythmic control, Santiago‑Hudson offers a Tony‑winning, text‑driven craft, and Taraji adds screen‑trained emotional legibility that emphasizes performance over display.
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*.