New Stars Join Broadway Revival Of Joe Turner’s Come And Gone, Expanding An Already High-Profile Cast
The expanded cast brings a powerful mix of experience, emotion, and fresh voices to August Wilson’s classic.
The upcoming Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone has become even more anticipated with the addition of several new cast members who bring fresh energy and notable experience to the production. While Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” were previously announced in leading roles, the latest casting news shifts attention to a wave of talent joining the ensemble, signaling that this revival is building one of Broadway’s most dynamic casts of the season.
Joshua Boone and Ruben Santiago-Hudson join the production, each bringing a deep connection to Wilson’s legacy and a reputation for delivering layered, emotionally powerful performances. Their involvement raises expectations for the revival, as both actors have earned acclaim for their work in Wilson’s plays and beyond. Adding to the ensemble are Bradley Stryker and Tripp Taylor, who step into the production with Broadway debuts that carry both excitement and intrigue. Their casting reflects the production’s commitment to blending recognizable star power with new voices ready to make a memorable impact.
These additions round out a growing cast that promises to honor Wilson’s storytelling while elevating the revival with fresh perspectives. Boone’s intensity, Santiago-Hudson’s mastery, Stryker’s subtlety, and Taylor’s emerging presence expand the emotional palette of the play’s community of characters — the boarders, travelers, and seekers who make Wilson’s script so richly textured. Their performances will live alongside those of Henson and Cedric, whose names first drew major attention to the revival, but who now stand as part of a larger ensemble poised to breathe contemporary resonance into the classic.
Under the direction of Debbie Allen, the production is assembling a company that feels both grounded in tradition and energized by new talent. Allen’s approach is known for pulling deeply human, vulnerable work from her actors, and the arrival of these new cast members sets the stage for a revival that could offer audiences a fresh, emotionally charged experience. The show will run at the historic Barrymore Theatre — the same venue that first introduced the play to Broadway — with previews beginning March 30, 2026, and opening night set for April 25.
With these new additions, the revival moves from star-driven excitement to full ensemble anticipation. The cast is becoming a tapestry of established stage actors, celebrated Wilson interpreters, and newcomers ready for breakout moments. As this group comes together, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is shaping up not just as a return of a beloved classic, but as a major theatrical event lifted by a company as rich and varied as the story itself.
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