Joe Turner's Come and Gone
About This Event
At the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P join Ruben Santiago-Hudson in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. Cedric’s experience as a stand-up comedian and screen actor informs his rhythmic, character-driven stage work, while Taraji’s film and television background and recent Tony nomination lend directness and emotional clarity to 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*.