Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer Star in Joe Turner's Come and Gone Broadway Revival
August Wilson's play Joe Turner's Come and Gone has returned to Broadway after nearly 40 years, starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer. Director Debbie Allen leads the revival of the second play in Wilson's Century Cycle series.
Joe Turner's Come and Gone has made its Broadway comeback nearly four decades after its first run. The play is the second installment in August Wilson's famous Century Cycle, which explores Black life in America across different decades.
Directed by Debbie Allen, the emotionally powerful story takes place in a Pittsburgh boarding house in the years following the end of slavery. The cast includes TV and film stars Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer, along with seasoned theater actors Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Joshua Boone, Nimene Sierra Wureh, and Maya Boyd.
Early reviews praise Allen's direction and highlight strong performances across the cast. While some theatergoers found Henson less memorable than her supporting castmates, others called her and Cedric 'a joy to watch.' Critics particularly noted Santiago-Hudson and Boone's standout performances.
August Wilson's Century Cycle consists of ten plays, each set in a different decade of the 20th century. The works examine the African American experience and are widely considered masterpieces of American theater.
This marks a rare chance to see a major August Wilson play on Broadway with A-list stars. Wilson's works explore Black American history and are considered essential American theater that connects past struggles to today's experiences.
The production will continue its Broadway run with regular performances and likely additional reviews from major theater critics.
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