Joe Turner's Come and Gone
About This Event
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone plays at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre with a cast that includes Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P, and Ruben Santiago‑Hudson. Cedric brings a stand‑up and screen background and a character‑forward, rhythmically timed stage approach; Taraji contributes screen‑honed timing and emotional clarity that shape Wilson’s ensemble 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*.