Joe Turner's Come and Gone
About This Event
Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P join Ruben Santiago-Hudson in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Cedric’s background in stand-up and screen work favors rhythmic timing and character-focused choices, while Taraji’s screen-honed directness and emotional clarity anchor 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*.