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Taraji P. Henson Set to Make Her Broadway Debut in Revival of August Wilson Play
- On Tuesday, producer Brian Anthony Moreland announced Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” will star in the Broadway revival of Wilson’s 'Joe Turner’s Come and Gone', opening spring 2026.
- Driven by Wilson’s play exploring pain, identity, and hope, Moreland aims to honor his legacy with themes of memory, community, and enduring hope.
- Producer Brian Moreland announced Taraji P. Henson's Broadway debut, Cedric 'The Entertainer's return after 2008, and Debbie Allen's acclaimed directing and upcoming honorary Oscar.
- Producer Moreland says the revival will deeply resonate, as Wilson’s themes of memory, community, and hope promise lasting impact.
- Future adaptations suggest Denzel Washington's plan to turn Wilson’s 'Joe Turner’s Come and Gone' into the fourth Wilson play adapted for screen, highlighting Moreland’s ongoing role in preserving Wilson’s legacy.
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Taraji P. Henson set to make her Broadway debut in revival of August Wilson play
ABC/Troy Harvey Nearly 30 years into her acting career Taraji P. Henson is set to make her Broadway debut. She’ll be starring alongside Cedric the Entertainer in Debbie Allen‘s production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone by August Wilson. Taraji will take on the role of Bertha Holly, wife of Cedric’s character, Seth Holly, with additional casting to be announced at a later date. Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is set to kick off in spring 2026. “We are …
Taraji P. Henson and Cedric ‘The Entertainer’ to star in August Wilson’s ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ in Spring 2026
Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” will star in a new production of August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” on Broadway. Directed by Debbie Allen, the play will open in Spring 2026 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced.Henson’s screen credits include her Golden Globe-winning performance in “Empire,” “Hidden Figures,” and “The Color Purple.” A comedian, actor and TV host, Cedric “The Entertainer” made his Broadw…
Taraji P. Henson and Cedric 'The Entertainer' to Star in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone in Spring 2026
Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” will star in a new production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway. Directed by Debbie Allen, the play will open in Spring 2026 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced. Henson’s screen credits include her Golden Globe-winning performance in Empire, Hidden Figures and The Color Purple. A comedian, actor and TV host, Cedric “The Entertainer” made his Broadway debut…
Taraji P. Henson To Make Broadway Debut
Photo: Getty Images North America Taraji P. Henson is making her Broadway debut. According to PEOPLE, Henson is set to star in a revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, which is opening in New York City at a Shubert theatre in spring 2026. Henson will portray Bertha Holly, the matriarch of … Continued
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