Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway tickets
About Joe Turner's Come and Gone
See legendary cast take on August Wilson's classic: Golden Globe Award winner Taraji P. Henson and NAACP Image Award winner Cedric “The Entertainer” join forces to play an iconic stage couple, Bertha Holly and Seth Holly. Get Joe Turner's Come and Gone tickets now.
Golden Globe Award and four-time Emmy Award winner Debbie Allen directs this new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway, bringing Wilson's story of 1911 Pittsburgh to the present. In a boarding house run by the steady Seth and the open-hearted Bertha , the home offers a refuge for Black travelers navigating the upheaval of the Great Migration. One traveller 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 hurts resurface and spiritual forces awaken, Loomis’s journey becomes a powerful quest for identity, selfhood, and healing. Around him, the world keeps turning as others seek connection, purpose, and a future shaped by more than pain. Wilson's poetic dialogue and deeply human characters offers a singular story of resilience and rebirth.
In a statement, producer Brian Anthony Moreland shared, “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. With Debbie Allen’s visionary direction and this extraordinary cast, the entire company will present a performance that resonates deeply and lingers in the hearts and minds of all who experience it.”
Allen, a Broadway vet, made her Broadway debut in 1970 in Purlie and has since starred in Raisin, Ain’t Misbehavin’, West Side Story, and Sweet Charity. Now, she directs two entertainment titans in this revival.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 12+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
Start date
March 30th, 2026
End date
July 12th, 2026
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.
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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.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Friday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Joe Turner's Come and Gone playing?
Joe Turner's Come and Gone is playing at Barrymore Theatre. The theatre is located at 243 West 47th Street, New York, 10036.
How do you book tickets for Joe Turner's Come and Gone?
Book tickets for Joe Turner's Come and Gone on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Joe Turner's Come and Gone?
The recommended age for Joe Turner's Come and Gone is 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 set in 1911, during the Great Migration, offering a moving meditation on memory, community, and the enduring hope of freedom reclaimed.
Who wrote Joe Turner's Come and Gone?
August Wilson, the famed writer of Fences and The Piano Lesson, wrote this drama.
Who directs Joe Turner's Come and Gone?
Debbie Allen, a stage and screen icon, directs this revival.
Is Joe Turner's Come and Gone good?
Yes; August Wilson is one of America's most cherished playwrights, and the show was nominated for the Tony for Best Play when it debuted in the 1980s.
Is Joe Turner's Come and Gone appropriate for kids?
The show has adult themes and audiences must be four and older to enter Broadway venues.
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