Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Cedric the Entertainer, known offstage as Cedric Antonio Kyles, is a stand-up comedian and screen actor whose work spans television hosting, film comedy, and voice roles. His profile includes ensemble projects such as *The Original Kings of Comedy* and widely seen parts in *Barbershop*, alongside long-running sitcom work.

Taraji P is an American actor, producer, author, and mental health advocate whose work spans theater and Broadway, alongside film and television. In New York City she has appeared at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, including performances in August Wilson’s *Joe Turner’s Come and Gone*, and has shared the stage with artists such as Cedric the Entertainer and Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson is a New York–connected theater artist whose career spans acting, playwriting, and directing. He earned a Tony Award for his work in August Wilson’s *Seven Guitars* and has continued to return to Broadway stages, including the Ethel Barrymore Theatre for *Joe Turner’s Come and Gone*.