"This was an awesome production! The acting and visual effects were great, I loved the show!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 15, 2026
August Wilson's content relevant
"The cast was amazing, sad to say the context of the play is still very relevant in 2026, the plantations look different but the physiological warfare is the same. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 14, 2026
Broadway at its best!!!
"I loved how the story grabbed my attention from the very beginning. And the AMAZING cast made it so enjoyable to watch. Loved the entire show!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 14, 2026
I enjoyed the show and everything was just flowing
"Great show will surely see it again"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 14, 2026
Simply Marvelous
"Really enjoyed the play.. Had a twist ,but didn't know what to expect from the play. We went with friends for their anniversary and they loved it also."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 11, 2026
Joe Turner, Great Show
"This show was better than I thought. Each character brought something different to the show that displayed their talent. I can see this show again and again."
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Annette B from baltimore on Jun 11, 2026
I loved it
"Great show! The costumes and props were on point. All of the actors and actresses performances were great. Theatre was comfortable. "
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Rhonda C from Mount Laurel on Jun 8, 2026
Excellent I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, all characters were outstanding
"Excellent! The plot was on point, characters amazing and the show was well put together!"
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Octavia R from New Orleans on Jun 7, 2026
Amazing Performances By All
"Debbie Allen did a superb job directing this play. Every actor did an excellent job of drawing you into their character and maintaining the audience's attention. They should all be recognized and rewarded for a job well done!!!
I highly recommend that as an audience member that you silence or turn off your phone prior to entering the play so that you can truly relax and have an enjoyable time. The play draws on so many emotions which makes you want to be attentive to each scene in expectation of what's to happen next. "
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WILMA F from Huntsville on Jun 7, 2026
What a spiritual experience!!
"I had the opportunity to experience Joe Turner’s Come and Gone and left deeply moved. August Wilson’s storytelling continues to remind us that healing is not simply about surviving what has happened to us, but about reclaiming who we are after loss, displacement, and trauma.
The performances brought incredible depth to characters searching for belonging, identity, and connection. What struck me most was how relevant the themes remain today. The play explores what it means to find your voice, your people, and your place in the world after systems and circumstances have tried to take those things away.
As a therapist, I was especially drawn to the ways the story reflects collective grief, resilience, and the human need to be witnessed. This production was powerful, thought-provoking, and beautifully executed. Highly recommend experiencing it if you have the opportunity."
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Danielle M from Virginia Beach on Jun 6, 2026
The The play was awesome — truly powerful 👏🏽👏🏽
"I really enjoyed the play. I strongly suggest reading up on the theme of the play beforehand.
The first act can feel a little slow and disjointed if you’re unfamiliar with the background, but just before the act ends, everything comes together beautifully.
The second act is fast-paced, powerful, beautiful, heartbreaking, and ultimately so satisfying. Completely worth it to me.
One note: Cedric and Taraji are important to the storyline and very entertaining, but Joshua Boone and Ruben Santiago-Hudson absolutely steal the show. They are the stars.
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DESIREE B from ROCKLEDGE on Jun 4, 2026
Know your song
"The show was beyond amazing, all the cast were phenomenal. I would of liked them to elaborate a little more on Joe Turner."
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Stephanie T from San Antonio on Jun 2, 2026
Excellent Must See
"I really enjoyed this play. It was complex yet funny, entertaining and enlightening. All the actors were excellent and it’s a must see."
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Sandra G from Yardville on Jun 1, 2026
Great must see show!!
"The show was amazing! The entire cast did a phenomenal job! The story plot was also great! "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 30, 2026
great show
"I really enjoyed this show. The actors made you feel like you were taken back to the time of the story. It had some very good life lessons or nuggets in the story which I enjoyed as well. Great show!"
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chris j from flossmoor on May 30, 2026
Spiritual performance
"Compelling storytelling and character development. Cedric and Taraji were wonderful! "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 29, 2026
A must see Play!!
"Joe Turner Come and Gone was a wonderful and brilliant play, director, and crew. They could not have chosen anyone else to play those parts. Every person fits the characters. Debbie Allen and crew, 10 pats on the back. Please GO!!! "
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Donna H from Washington on May 29, 2026
Fantastic!
"Every single actor was a star! The play was funny and emotionally moving at the same time. The end left me wanting for more!"
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Dominique M from Garwood on May 29, 2026
I thought the play was very inspiring and deeply spiritual
"I like the way the characters play their roles"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 26, 2026
A poignant love story
"I loved the acting, the directing. The story line carries you through a time period of tragedy, love , hardship and survival. You will laugh, cry and identify with the characters..amazing sound and directing in this play..draws the audience into the time period..love,love, loved it!"
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Kathy D from San Diego on May 26, 2026
Funny, Intense, and Eye Opening
"All the actors delivered an outstanding performance. Your emotions move in all different directions while watching this show. You’re laughing, you might cry or have tears in your eyes, and by the end, you feel completely satisfied with the outcome. Mrs. Debbie Allen is extraordinary in her direction of this play, and you can sense some of her personality woven into the scenes"
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Yvette J from Virginia Beach on May 25, 2026
Meaningful production
"I like the insightness the professionality of the actors great performance and the message within the performance"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 25, 2026
Keep your eyes peeled
"Shockers and unexpected events that you just don't see coming. Laughter among sadness. You will definitely enjoy every moment. Make it a night out or enjoy it in the middle of the day."
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Nyesha D from Port Jefferson Station on May 23, 2026
Incredible
"The actors that bring this August Wilson’s play to life are absolutely phenomenal! The story is deep, rich, and layered and it will make you think about it long after you’ve left the theatre. Truly a work of art. "
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Maricris K from Suffolk on May 23, 2026
Wonderful Performance.
"The cast was perfectly selected, it almost seems like it was custom made for each character. The broading house mixed like a family with love, understanding and respect. We all have been separated in life from someone else, but never give up hope in finding them. I really enjoyed it."
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Lerine M from Bronx on May 21, 2026
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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.
