Joe Turner's Come and Gone
About This Event
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone plays at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre with Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P, and Ruben Santiago-Hudson in the company. Cedric brings a stage approach grounded in rhythmic timing and character work, while Taraji contributes a screen-honed directness and emotional clarity that inform Wilson’s ensemble-driven drama. Their combined presence underscores the play’s emphasis on voice and interior life over spectacle.
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*.