"We traveled from Virginia Beach, VA to see this Broadway play. My husband never saw one before kind of a early father's day gift. I was very happy with the acoustics and great set and of Taraji and Cedric did their thang! We had a great time that night.
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Robin D from Virginia Beach on Jun 20, 2026
History in your face. Joe Turner might be gone but the trauma lives on.
"True depiction of history. Demonstrated traumatic effects of slavery and post slavery abductions.
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 19, 2026
Memorable look into history
"The cast was perfect! They gave the audience a peek into the journey so many of our black ancestors were forced to take. Their perseverance & strength to make a place for themselves and to help each other was so incredibly inspirational. Thank you! Bravo!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌"
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Jane G from Bristol on Jun 19, 2026
Spectacular Performance
"This play was everything I hoped for from the actors to the stage design. It kept us engaged and on the edge of our seats in a few scenes. What a Wonderful Performance!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 18, 2026
If you're not familiar with this classic, you're in for a treat!
"Ms. Allen, Ms. Henson, Mr. Cedric, cast and crew, THANK YOU & Chef’s Kiss. What a wonderful time I had. I was not familiar with this classic and I am grateful that I was able to experience this wonderful work of art. The intricate details of washing of the hands, kneading the dough and the storm. I was right there with them and it was fantastic. Even hearing Ms. Allen over the P.A. asking folks to turn off their phones. Auntie, I wish they would listen.
In my opinion, it’s disrespectful to the entire cast, the crew and other paid participants. My neighbors were from LA & I came up from N. VA. I do not understand how one comes that far and never looks up from their phone. People, I’m saying this with LOVE, if you CAN NOT turn your phone off for two hours and thirty minutes, stay in the lobby “Please” and “Thank you”. "
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Michelle M from Woodbridge on Jun 18, 2026
When whatever you needed has been right there with you all the time!
"As much as I enjoyed the performance, at times I would have liked the volume up a few decibels."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 18, 2026
Masterpiece
"A complete masterpiece from start to finish. Amazing actors the storyline was so tasteful had to locked in every minute this is an boardway MUST WATCH"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 18, 2026
Another great August Wilson play!!
"I had read the play prior to going to the show and I felt that the play was true to the actual play. Debbie Allen did a fantastic job directing. Additionally all of the actors were great!"
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Dawn H from Accokeek on Jun 15, 2026
Awesome show!
"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
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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.
