Side-by-side portraits of two men: one older with a shaved head and mustache, wearing a dark sweater; one younger with short locs, wearing a dark shirt, in black and white.

Photo credit: Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Joshua Boone. (Santiago-Hudson photo by Mo McCrae, Boone photo by Drew Gurian)

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Joshua Boone join 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' Broadway cast

Q: 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.

Q: Who wrote Joe Turner's Come and Gone?

August Wilson, the famed writer of Fences and The Piano Lesson, wrote this drama.

The actors will join Taraji P. Henson and Cedric "The Entertainer" in the spring 2026 revival of August Wilson’s drama, directed by Debbie Allen.

Summary

Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Joshua Boone will star opposite Taraji P. Henson and Cedric "The Entertainer" in Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway in spring 2026
The drama by August Wilson follows a man who arrives at a Pittsburgh boarding house looking for his wife and himself

Gillian RussoDecember 3, 2025, 04:00

Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Joshua Boone are newly announced to join Taraji P. Henson and Cedric "The Entertainer" in Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway, playing from March 30 to July 12 with an April 25 opening night.

Tony Award winner Santiago-Hudson (This World of Tomorrow, Lackawanna Blues) will play Bynum Walker, and Tony and Grammy nominee Boone (The Outsiders) will play Herald Loomis. As previously announced, Henson and Cedric will play Seth and Bertha Holly, respectively.

Additional casting includes Savannah Commodore and Dominique Skye Turner sharing the role of Zonia Loomis, Bradley Stryker as Rutherford Selig, Tripp Taylor as Jeremy Furlow, Christopher Woodley and Jackson Edward Davis sharing the role of Reuben Scott, Maya Boyd as Molly Cunningham, Abigail C. Onwunali as Martha Pentecost, and Nimene Sierra Wureh as Mattie Campbell. Jasmine Batchelor, Rosalyn Coleman, Thomas Michael Hammond, Cayden McCoy, and Kevyn Morrow are understudies.

August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone follows a man who, after being released from an illegal enslavement, arrives at the Hollys' Pittsburgh boarding house in 1911, searching for his wife and his sense of self. Debbie Allen directs the second revival of the drama, which premiered on Broadway in 1988 and was first revived in 2009.

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 long is Joe Turner's Come and Gone?

The running time of Joe Turner's Come and Gone is 2hr 30min. (Approx.) Incl. 15min intermission.

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 recommendation 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.