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Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Award nominee Ruben Santiago-Hudson chats more about being singled out in his cast, the genius of August Wilson, and so much more.
Broadway will get haunted this summer when the smash-hit, Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY arrives at The August Wilson Theatre. Tickets are on sale now.
August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone is officially a five-time Tony-nominated revival! Directed by Golden Globe Award, four-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the 2026 Academy Honorary Award, Debbie Allen, the play is led by Taraji P. Henson as 'Bertha Holly' and Cedric 'The Entertainer' as 'Seth Holly.' Watch Highlights of the cast in action here!
The final play of the 2025/26 season opened just last week! August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, directed by Debbie Allen, officially arrived on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Watch in this video as the full company walks the red carpet on opening night!
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, currently starring in Broadway's Dog Day Afternoon, told Seth Meyers that he accidentally brought his cell phone onstage during a recent performance of the show. Watch him tell the story during his Late Night appearance.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has released first look footage of AUGUST WILSON'S THE PIANO LESSON, the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama now playing through May 3, 2026 at Moe and Jack's Place - The Rouse Theatre, in a co-production with Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
Goodman Theatre has released footage of scenes from MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, August Wilson's landmark drama now playing through May 3, 2026 at the Albert Theatre, extended by popular demand.
Taraji P. Henson is making her Broadway debut in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, a new production of the August Wilson play helmed by renowned director and performer Debbie Allen. Watch her discuss the show and her relationship with Allen on TODAY.
The Old Globe has released first look footage of AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama now playing through May 3, 2026 at the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage at the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.
Alley Theatre has released rehearsal footage of August Wilson's Fences, the Tony Award-winning drama now playing through May 10, 2026 at the Hubbard Theatre in Houston, Texas.
You can now get a first look at photos and videos of The Goodman’s Centennial Season revival of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom—helmed by Director Chuck Smith.
It's the summer of 1972 again at the August Wilson Theatre, where audiences are being transported back in time with Dog Day Afternoon. Starring Emmy Award Winners and stars of The Bear, Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Watch in the video as the whole company celebrates opening night!
In just a matter of weeks, August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone officially returns to Broadway when it opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on April 25. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.
Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” took their first bows on Broadway in August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone at the Barrymore Theatre. The Debbie Allen-directed production is now in previews. Watch the video!
Watch a first look video of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Syracuse Stage, running March 11–29, 2026, with cast, creative team, and event details.
