Joe Turner's Come and Gone
About This Event
Comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer appears in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre alongside Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Taraji P. Cedric’s stage presence leans on rhythmic timing and character-forward choices drawn from his comedy and screen work, while Taraji applies screen-honed directness and emotional clarity to Wilson’s ensemble-driven drama.
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*.