Joe Turner's Come and Gone is set in a Pittsburgh boarding house in 1911. Owners Seth and Bertha Holly play host to a makeshift family of people who come to stay. Among those on the move is Herald Loomis, who arrives at the boarding house with his daughter in tow, more...
Danai Gurira, known for her roles in The Walking Dead and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, showcased her versatility early on with a performance in Joe Turner's Come and Gone, a testament to her profound impact on both stage and screen. more...
(A resident)
André Holland made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning 2009 revival of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, showcasing his early talent in a production that received critical acclaim. more...
(Owner of the boarding house)
Ernie Hudson, widely recognized for his iconic role as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise, brought his remarkable talent to the stage in Joe Turner's Come and Gone. more...
(Understudy)
(A peddler)
(A peddler)
Christopher McHale, who has an extensive background with Lincoln Center Theater including productions like Oslo and King Lear, was also part of the cast of Joe Turner's Come and Gone. more...
(Seth's wife)
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, who has an impressive array of theatre credits including a Tony Award-nominated performance in A Raisin in the Sun, also starred in a past production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone, showcasing her versatile talent on stage. more...
(Understudy)
(A resident)
(A resident)
Awards and Nominations
2009 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Roger Robinson won.
Production Team
Jon Carter Hair and Make-Up Designer
Scott Lehrer Sound Designer
Brian MacDevitt Lighting Designer
Taj Mahal Composer
(Original Music)
(Original Music)
Leon Rothenberg Sound Designer
Bartlett Sher Director
Michael Yeargan Scenic Designer
Catherine Zuber Costume Designer
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