"If you were unaware and just went to see the two stars, this play may be hard to follow initially. It builds and you get a greater appreciation of the storyline. Very deep content and I enjoyed what was coming across. We have so much work still yet to do. August Wilson and Debbie Allen did a great job in explaining that! My first Broadway play...Superb! "
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Yolanda A from Washington on May 16, 2026
Fantastic All-Star Cast
"I'm a big fan of Taraji P. Henson and Cedric The Entertainer, but the rest of the cast performance was stellar as well. Even though my seat was in the left mezzanine I was able to see production without distraction. However, the sound was a little sketchy through most of the play, I wasn't able to hear most of the dialogue. I recommend boosting the mics a little bit. Otherwise, In my opinion, it's the best show on Broadway at the moment! Much success to the production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone!"
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Jerry L from Avenel on May 14, 2026
Heartfelt, Powerful and Beautifully Done
"Great performances by all. We enjoyed this play very much and we're still processing the historical significance of August Wilson's brilliant work"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 14, 2026
1st Broadway Show a success!
"I was so excited to attend my 1st & definitely not last of worth a 4th trip to NY. NY isn’t a fave place of mine to visit nor vacation, however I’m all about new adventures in my journey of life nowadays. This play was really great! The acting was superb! Every single chart was amazingly talented. Of course Taraji & Ced lead me to the show, however the kids were the cutest & the rest of the cast were just incredible. I’m definitely referring family & friends to see this play! "
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Melissa B from New Orleans on May 11, 2026
Characters, dialouge, star power & message
"Loved all aspects of the play, great supporting cast and headliners."
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Annette P from New Castle on May 11, 2026
Must see - Life is full of love and laughter!
"Awesome cast including the children BRAVO to all! 👏👏! It was really hard to hear the initial lines from the actors. It appeared that the audio wasn't pre-checked, but the audio improved during the performance. The Barrymore Theatre is a bit cramped still enjoyed the show tremendously. Recommend you see this show before it becomes unavailable. Debbie Allen did a wonderful job producing and her introductory and intermission banter was not only creative but hilarious. Thank you August Wilson for your acclaimed play writing ability!"
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Janice R from North Chesterfield on May 8, 2026
Excellent A Must See
"The acting was very good. As an audience member I was transformed into the time period of the play. I could identify with each character. I learned that what you are looking for
might be right in front of you."
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Ernestine B from Bronx on May 6, 2026
Did you scrub!!!!
"The cast was phenomenal. I loved the story line even though one of the character's had a kinda dark role. I soon understood its line. My friends and I flew in from Atlanta just to see the show and it was well worth it and will do it again if able. Been using the line " did you scrub?" all weekend. "
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Merral j from Atlanta on May 4, 2026
A Must See
"The cast was amazing. The storyline was thought provoking. Definitely worth seeing."
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helena m from HOUSTON on Apr 26, 2026
August Wilson always a win!
"The play from beginning to end was amazing. No slow parts! It was an attention grabber from the word go"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 20, 2026
Magnificent
"The show was amazing and thought provoking. My partner and I have been discussing the different aspects of the show "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 18, 2026
You Shining Now…
"This was a wonderful play, but it’s by August Wilson so I expected nothing less. Ironic that some of the themes of years past, still ring loudly in this play. I highly recommend seeing this play!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 9, 2026
Joe got his legs!!!
"The show was a genre of culture and religion. It expresses real life and beliefs of the African American home life for that era. In the end most of all it exemplified Jesus Christ."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 5, 2026
Awesome play, we really enjoyed it recommend all my friends and family
"The play was awesome, we had great seats, the characters were phenomenal, I recommend all my friends and family to come check it out."
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Charlene J from Hampton on Apr 4, 2026
Didn't know who Joe Turner was, but loved it!
"So grateful to see this cast live. I need to see more of them! I really enjoyed all of the set decor, the "real food and running water." All of it. It was a first time for my husband and because there wasn't too much singing, he enjoyed it so much!
The kids are so talented."
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Wachelle W from Grand Priaire on Apr 2, 2026
Excellent story & acting
"All actors played their roles very well.
3 minutes into the show, I forgot Taraji was Taraji and Cedric was Cedric.
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Sharon M from CROFTON on Apr 2, 2026
August Wilson Never Fails
"The show was entertaining from start to finish. There were lots of laughs, and the cutest part was the young boy and girl and their budding romantic friendship. As always, during the Jim Crow era, it isn't easy to hear what happened to many newly freed Blacks, or learn how many family lives were disrupted, but the cast, the acting and the story made this play worthwhile. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 17, 2026
Pensive
"Requires one to dive deep into one’s mental emotional physical and spiritual stability. Examine ones self actualization self sufficiency ones innate self. Recognize the duality of individuality and compatibility. To know life doesn’t make the person but the person makes a life."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 19, 2026
I thought it was executed perfectly
"This was a great show. There were funny moment, happy, sad, joyful moments. The story took you on journey of emotions. I love seeing Mrs. Debbie Allen within the audience, that was a plus. "
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Sheila M from Syracuse on Apr 13, 2026
Cedric Shined!
"If you like Fences, then you would enjoy this play. It’s multilayered and thought provoking. Cedric shined in this. The children actors were great."
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LaToya M from Little Rock on Apr 13, 2026
Great play
"Cast of characters was superb. Each actor/actress was on point. Understanding the era & time and background added a greater appreciation of things going on during that point in history. "
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Kenneth G from Stafford on Apr 9, 2026
All actors were excellent! The story was a bit unclear, at times.
"I thought that all the performers demonstrated their skills and mastery on the stage throughout the show. The play, however, could have been shorter. There were segments that dragged a bit."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 3, 2026
Joe Turner Review
"The play Joe Turner's Come and Gone is a solid August Wilson play with very talented actors. The show starts slowly to allow for character development, then creates a dynamic narrative offering a wonderful balance of comedy and suspense."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 2, 2026
About
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Set in 1911, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone unfolds in a Pittsburgh boarding house run by the steadfast Seth and warm-hearted Bertha Holly. Their home offers refuge to Black travelers navigating the upheaval of the Great Migration. Among them is Herald Loomis, a man on a quest to reunite with his lost wife—and to reclaim the self he was forced to abandon during seven years of forced labor under Joe Turner.
As buried traumas surface and spiritual forces awaken, Loomis’s journey becomes one of profound self-discovery. Around him, others seek connection, direction, and healing from a past marked by pain. Through poetic dialogue and vivid, deeply human characters, Wilson crafts a powerful meditation on identity, resilience, and renewal.
