Joe Turner's Come and Gone
About This Event
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is staged at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre with Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P and Ruben Santiago‑Hudson among the cast. Cedric brings a rhythmic, character‑forward stage presence informed by stand-up and screen work; Taraji lends screen‑honed timing 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*.