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. Cedric brings stand-up timing and rhythmic control to the text; Santiago‑Hudson contributes Tony-winning, text-driven theatrical craft; Taraji brings screen acting experience and emotional directness.
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*.