Joe Turner's Come and Gone
About This Event
A staging of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre assembles a company that includes Cedric the Entertainer, Ruben Santiago‑Hudson and Taraji P. Cedric’s background in stand‑up and screen comedy informs a rhythmic approach to performance; Ruben brings a Tony‑winning, text-centered stage practice; Taraji contributes a screen-to-stage presence shaped by her film and television work and public advocacy.
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*.