Performatist
    Theater
    Broadway

    Joe Turner's Come and Gone

    Illustration for Joe Turner's Come and Gone

    Wednesday, July 1, 2026

    7:30 PM

    Ethel Barrymore Theatre

    243 West 47th Street, New York, NY

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P join Ruben Santiago‑Hudson in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, staged on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Cedric’s stand‑up and screen background informs his rhythmic timing and character choices, while Taraji’s film and television work contributes a direct, emotionally clear approach to Wilson’s ensemble-driven drama.

    About the Artists

    Cedric the Entertainer

    Cedric the Entertainer

    comedy

    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

    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*.