Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway tickets
About Joe Turner's Come and Gone
See Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer" star in August Wilson's classic play about the powerful quest for identity, belonging, and healing. Golden Globe Award and four-time Emmy Award winner Debbie Allen directs Joe Turner's Come and Gone, now up for five Tony Award nominations, including for Tony-winning stage and screen star Ruben-Santiago Hudson.
The second play in Wilson’s American Century Cycle, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is a moving meditation on memory, community, and the enduring hope of freedom reclaimed. Having previously served as a producer on the Tony-nominated Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, this production marks Henson’s Broadway debut. Cedric “The Entertainer” returns after making his debut in 2008 in American Buffalo. They will portray wife and husband Bertha Holly and Seth Holly in this riveting drama.
Run time
2hr 30min. (Approx.) Incl. 15min intermission.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 12+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
Start date
March 30th, 2026
End date
July 26th, 2026
“Powerful storytelling with humor, spirituality, and stellar acting”
A Soulful Journey Through History and Healing
This acclaimed revival of August Wilson's masterwork delivers an emotionally rich experience that blends humor, spirituality, and profound examinations of post-slavery trauma. Audiences consistently p...
What It Feels Like
- Deeply moving
- Spiritually charged
- Warmly humorous
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate August Wilson's poetic exploration of Black American history
- You enjoy powerful ensemble acting with moments of unexpected humor
- You're drawn to stories about identity, healing, and spiritual redemption
Amazing! Im looking forward to the next August Wilson production.
I am a fan of August Wilson and looked forward to seeing Taraji and Cedric
It was an ok show, i expected more.
Stars on stage
Taraji P. Henson
Cedric "The Entertainer"
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Joshua Boone
Maya Boyd
Abigail C. Onwunali
Bradley Stryker
Tripp Taylor
Nimene Sierra Wureh
Joe Turner's Come and Gone cast and creative team
By: August Wilson
Director: Debbie Allen
Producer: Brian Anthony Moreland and Kandi Burruss
Cast list: Taraji P. Henson (as Bertha Holly), Cedric "The Entertainer" (as Seth Holly), Ruben Santiago-Hudson (as Bynum Walker), Joshua Boone (as Herald Loomis), Bradley Stryker (as Rutherford Selig), Tripp Taylor (as Jeremy Furlow), Maya Boyd (as Molly Cunningham), Abigail C. Onwunali (as Martha Pentecost), Nimene Sierra Wureh (as Mattie Campbell), Savannah Commodore and Dominique Skye Turner (alternating as Zonia Loomis), Christopher Woodley and Jackson Edward Davis (alternating as Reuben Scott)
Sets: David Gallo
Costumes: Paul Tazewell
Lighting: Stacey Derosier
Sound: Justin Ellington
Other info: Hair and wig design by Mia Neal
Venue
Accessibility
Wheelchair seating includes 5 wheelchair seats and 26 companion seats. There are no elevators or escalators.
More information about Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Set in 1911, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone takes place in a Pittsburgh boarding house run by the steady Seth and the open-hearted Bertha Holly — a refuge for Black travelers navigating the upheaval of the Great Migration. Among them is Herald Loomis, a man searching for his lost wife — and for the self he lost during seven years of illegal enslavement under Joe Turner.
As old wounds surface and spiritual forces awaken, Loomis’s journey becomes a moving quest for selfhood and healing. Around him, others seek connection, purpose, and a future shaped by more than pain. Through poetic dialogue and deeply human characters, August Wilson crafts a story of resilience and rebirth.
Producer Brian Anthony Moreland said in a statement, “We are truly honored to return to August Wilson’s legacy. Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is Wilson’s seminal masterpiece — an unflinching exploration of pain, identity, and hope."
What to watch for
- Producer Brian Anthony Moreland returns to Broadway following his record-setting productions of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, starring Samuel L. Jackson.
- Taraji P. Henson is a Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award, Tony Award, SAG Award, and Emmy Award nominee.
- Debbie Allen made her Broadway debut in 1970 in Purlie and has since starred in Raisin, Ain’t Misbehavin’, West Side Story, and Sweet Charity.
- Cedric “The Entertainer” is a six-time NAACP Image Award winner.
Additional information
- This production contains adult language.
- Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
- No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.
- All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. Avoid bringing packages, luggage, and backpacks. Some items must be checked.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get tickets for Joe Turner's Come and Gone?
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What is the running time of Joe Turner's Come and Gone?
Joe Turner's Come and Gone runs for 2hr 30min. (Approx.) Incl. 15min intermission.
What is the age recommendation for Joe Turner's Come and Gone?
Ages 12+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
What is Joe Turner's Come and Gone about?
Joe Turner's Come and Gone is August Wilson's classic play about a Pittsburgh boarding house that is a refuge for Black travelers navigating the upheaval of the Great Migration.
Who wrote Joe Turner's Come and Gone?
Fences author August Wilson, one of the twentieth century's most honored playwrights, wrote this play.
Who directs Joe Turner's Come and Gone?
Four-time Emmy Award winner and Broadway vet Debbie Allen stages this new revival.
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