Performatist
    Theater
    Broadway

    Joe Turner's Come and Gone

    Illustration for Joe Turner's Come and Gone

    Wednesday, July 8, 2026

    7:00 PM

    Ethel Barrymore Theatre

    243 West 47th Street, New York, NY

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P appear in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, alongside Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Cedric brings rhythmic timing and character-focused work from stand-up and film; Taraji offers screen-honed directness and emotional clarity, shaping 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*.