Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Name: Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Start: 2026-03-30T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Theater District, Manhattan

BroadwayAugust Wilson

Wilson himself called this his favorite of the ten plays in his Century Cycle, and its mix of kitchen-table realism and outright mysticism — juba dances, visions, a 'shiny man' — makes it the one that shakes audiences hardest. Broadway revivals of it are rare; each becomes an actors' showcase, because Loomis, Bynum and Bertha are among the deepest roles the American theater has. If you see one straight play this summer, the case for this one is strong.

What to expect

A rich ensemble drama of nearly three hours with intermission, moving between humor, ritual and eruption. The Barrymore is an intimate house for a play this size — most seats feel close. Saturday matinee and evening.

Good to know

The Barrymore is on 47th between Broadway & 8th
Limited run — revivals of this play don't linger; don't wait weeks
Great for serious theatergoers and students of American drama
Nearly 3 hours; matinee recommended if evenings run long for you
Rush policies typically apply — check day-of options

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Common questions

Do I need to know the other August Wilson plays?

No — each Century Cycle play stands alone; this one is set in 1911 and is fully self-contained.

What's it about, really?

A man rebuilding his identity after bondage — part realist boarding-house drama, part spiritual awakening.

Joe Turner's Come and Gone

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