Joe Turner’s Come and Gone returns to Broadway in 2026 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre as a powerful revival of August Wilson’s rich, character‑driven drama. Set in a boarding house in 1911 Pittsburgh, the play explores the lives of African American men and women who have migrated North in search of freedom, opportunity, and a sense of belonging after the traumas of enslavement and displacement. Amid conversations, music, laughter, and conflict, the residents confront their histories, hopes, and the emotional weight of what it means to reconnect with lost parts of themselves. Wilson’s writing captures both the lyrical rhythms of everyday speech and the deep longing for spiritual homecoming, making this story resonate across generations. Through its ensemble of vividly drawn characters and its keen sense of time and place, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone offers audiences a moving look at resilience, community, and the quest for identity in an era of profound change.
