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Closing: July 26, 2026
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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.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone review – August Wilson play makes uneven return to Broadway
6 / 10

Allen’s staging doesn’t match the fine work she’s drawn from her actors, who are mostly confined to the kitchen table far stage left. This leaves the rest of the house – a cozy living room and a stairway that seems to climb toward heaven – frustratingly unexplored. (The set design, by longtime Wilson collaborator David Gallo, does handsomely capture the play’s twilight zone; its well-appointed rooms against a black backdrop that reveals a terrifying and exciting industrial world.)

‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ Broadway Review: Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer Lead Stellar Cast
9 / 10

Just as it did when it first debuted on Broadway in 1989, “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” remains timeless. Though she doesn’t have much to do, Henson and the rest of the cast, including the younger actors, are exceptional. Bursting with heart and humor, the production showcases all of the intricacies and beauty of Black American life, the never-ending costs of slavery, racism and discrimination and how Black people flourish and move forward despite it all.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Luka Vonier - May 1, 2026


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!

Photos: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - April 27, 2026


The Barrymore Theatre was the place to be on Saturday night, when August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast and creative team as they celebrate the special occasion on the red carpet.

Photos: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - April 26, 2026


Joe Turner's Come and Gone celebrated opening night at the Barrymore Theatre. Directed by Golden Globe Award, four-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the 2026 Academy Honorary Award, Debbie Allen, the revival is led by Taraji P. Henson as ‘Bertha Holly’ and Cedric “The Entertainer” as ‘Seth Holly.' Check out photos from the first official curtain call here.

Review Roundup: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2026


August Wilson is back on Broadway with Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” and more in a new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone, directed by  the legendary Debbie Allen. The critics are weighing in on the show! See what they're saying in tonight's review roundup!

Photos: Don Cheadle Visits JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - April 21, 2026


Don Cheadle recently paid a visit to Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway, and posed backstage with members of the cast after the performance. Check out photos here!

Photo Exclusive: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE On Broadway Starring Taraji P. Henson, Cedric 'the Entertainer' and More
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2026


August Wilson is back on Broadway and BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at Joe Turner's Come and Gone, now in previews at Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of the production.

Video: Taraji P. Henson Shares Why She Joined Broadway's JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Josh Sharpe - April 20, 2026


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.

Tyler Perry Joins Producing Team of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Stephi Wild - April 10, 2026


Producer, director, writer, and actor Tyler Perry has joined the producing team of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway. Learn more here!

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by Michael Major - April 9, 2026


As August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone returns to Broadway, buy merch from the star-studded production! Be the first to buy merchandise from the show, including a beanie, music scarf, pin set, tote, mug, hoodie, and tee.

Photos: Inside the First Preview of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Nicole Rosky - March 31, 2026


August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone is now in previews at Barrymore Theatre, where it is now set to play through Sunday, July 26. Check out photos from inside the first preview performance here.

Video: Taraji P. Henson & Cedric 'The Entertainer' Are Getting Into Character for JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Luka Vonier - April 3, 2026


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.

Video: JOE TURNER'S COME & GONE Takes First Bows on Broadway
by Michael Major - March 31, 2026


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!

Photo: First Look at the Cast of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE; Production Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2026


August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone has been extended for a second and final time. You can now get a first look at the cast in costume on the stage of the Barrymore Theatre.

JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE Launches Lottery and Rush Policies
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2026


The digital lottery, in-person rush, and in-person student rush policies have been announced for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone. Find out how to get discount tickets here!

Meet the Cast of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - March 30, 2026


Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!

August Wilson's JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE Extends Broadway Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2026


August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone has been extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. The production stars Taraji P. Henson, and Cedric 'The Entertainer'.

Photos: Taraji P. Henson and Cedric 'The Entertainer' in Rehearsal for JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 23, 2026


Get a first look at rehearsal photos for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, starring Taraji P. Henson as ‘Bertha Holly’ and Cedric “The Entertainer” as ‘Seth Holly'.

Joe Turner May Be Gone—But Debbie Allen Is Just Getting Started
by Luka Vonier - April 1, 2026


Joe Turner may be long gone, but Debbie Allen is very much back in the building. The stage and screen icon returns to Broadway this season at the helm of one of August Wilson's masterpieces, Joe Turner's Come and Gone. It's a play to which Debbie feels a special connection.

Photos: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Cast Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - March 18, 2026


Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is getting ready to begin performances on Broadway. The cast recently met the press, led by Taraji P. Henson and Cedric 'The Entertainer.' Check out photos here!

Up on the Marquee: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Starring Taraji P. Henson & Cedric 'The Entertainer'
by Jennifer Broski - March 10, 2026


Directed by Golden Globe Award and four-time Emmy Award winner Debbie Allen, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is getting ready to begin performances on Broadway. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre- most recently home to Othello, which closed on June 8, 2025.

Photos: JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE Cast in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 2, 2026


See Taraji P. Henson, Cedric 'The Entertainer' more of the company of Joe Turner's Come and Gone in rehearsal photos.

Photos: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE's Debbie Allen Celebrates Oscar Honor
by Bruce Glikas - February 26, 2026


Tony Award-nominee Debbie Allen was recently honored with an Academy Honorary Award. An event was held to celebrate Allen's honor, featuring cast members from Joe Turner's Come and Gone, and more. Check out photos here!

Joe Turner's Come and Gone History

Other Productions of Joe Turner's Come and Gone

1988   Broadway
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2009   Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
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2026   Broadway
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Joe Turner's Come and Gone Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Direction of a Play Debbie Allen
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play Ruben Santiago-Hudson
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play Joe Turner's Come and Gone

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