Joe Turner's Come and Gone
One of Wilson's most daring blends of mysticism and naturalism
Bob Verini, New York Stage Review
Why see Joe Turner's Come and Gone?
Golden Globe Winner Debbie Allen Directs New Revival Of August Wilson's Play On Broadway
Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Debbie Allen (Fame) directs this new revival of August Wilson's classic play, now showing on Broadway. Starring Oscar and Tony Award nominee Taraji P Henson alongside Cedric 'The Entertainer', Joe Turner's Come and Gone looks at the lives of African Americans in the 1910s. This new revival is surely one to watch.
What Is The Story?
It's 1911, and Seth and Bertha Holly are running a small boarding house in Pittsburgh. Their doors are open to provide a safe haven for Black travelers caught in the chaos of the Great Upheaval. Among the several visitors over the course of a week is Herald Loomis - a man struggling to discover himself again after years of slavery. Joe Turner's Come and Gone is part of Wilson's American Century Cycle and delves into themes of identity, community, and finding freedom.
Key Information
Run Time
approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Dates
Finished Jul 26
Cast
- Taraji P. Henson as Bertha Holly
- Cedric the Entertainer as Seth Holly
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Bynum Walker
- Joshua Boone as Herald Loomis
- Savannah Commodore as Zonia Loomis (at certain performances)
- Dominique Skye Turner as Zonia Loomis (at certain performances)
- Bradley Stryker as Rutherford Selig
- Tripp Taylor as Jeremy Furlow
- Maya Boyd as Molly Cunningham
- Jackson Edward as Davis Reuben Scott (at certain performances)
- Christopher Woodley as Reuben Scott (at certain performances)
- Abigail C. Onwunali as Martha Pentecost
- Nimene Sierra Wureh as Mattie Campbell
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Awards
2026 Tony Awards
Nominations
- Best Revival of a Play
- Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play (Ruben Santiago-Hudson)
- Best Direction of a Play
- Best Original Score
- Best Scenic Design of a Play
Reviews
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