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As emancipated slaves flood north in search of employment and a chance to start over, Seth and Bertha Holly's boarding house in Pittsburgh, offers a new place to call home in this drama by the multiple Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars and Fences. When an angry and lost man arrives looking for his wife, forcibly removed from him years ago when he was captured and put in a chain gang by a man named Joe Turner, these once strangers are forced to confront their own demons and to come together to help him find his way. This is the first of two plays at P&P that look back at life 100 years ago in celebration of our 100th Anniversary Season. August Wilson is heralded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century to explore black consciousness and culture.
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News About Joe Turner's Come and Gone at Goodman Theatre
Video: Watch A Scene From August Wilson's JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre
May 07, 2024Watch a scene from August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, extended at The Goodman Theatre through May 19.
Video: Watch a Montage from August Wilson's JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre
April 28, 2024Watch a montage from August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, extended at the Goodman Theatre through May 19.
Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre
April 25, 2024Under the meticulous direction of Chuck Smith, the Goodman’s newest revival of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE emphasizes the play’s continued relevance through masterful performances that find cause for celebration and laughter even in the face of oppression. The production has already been extended through May 19 due to popular demand.
JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Extends at Goodman Theatre
April 24, 2024Tonight, longtime August Wilson interpreter Chuck Smith’s major revival of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone opens—and extends its run. Learn how to purchase tickets !
Video: Chuck Smith On JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at the Goodman Theatre
April 11, 2024Watch as JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE director Chuck Smith discusses his favorite August Wilson memory, artistic inspiration and his famous bucket hat.
August Wilson's Work Returns to the Goodman; Annual Competition Winners Advance to Finals
March 22, 2024Rehearsals for longtime August Wilson interpreter Chuck Smith’s new production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone are underway with an all-Chicago cast. Learn more about the production.
See August Wilson's Works at Three Chicago Theatres This Spring
March 06, 2024This spring, the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson will light up Chicago stages. Learn more here!
Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE
December 15, 2023Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.
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