By August Wilson
Directed by Chuck Smith

 

“A big, richly acted revival.”
– Chicago Sun-Times

April 13 – May 19, 2024 in Goodman's Albert Theatre

2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone

Extended by Popular Demand

A journey of self-discovery leads to salvation in this major revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winner’s masterwork.

On the heels of Gem of the Ocean (2022), expert August Wilson interpreter Chuck Smith revives the second work in the famed American Century Cycle—one of Wilson’s best-loved, most compelling plays. Herald Loomis searches the country with his young daughter to find his estranged wife. But first, he must regain a sense of his own heritage and identity in this story of spiritual and emotional resurrection.

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is recommended for ages 14+ 

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone contains themes of racism, discussions of slavery, blood and use of the N-word.

 

Harold Loomis is searching for his wife in this exclusive scene from Goodman Theatre’s production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. On stage through May 19.

“It’s funny, moving, thought-provoking and it’s familiar.” Watch audience reactions for the play The Chicago Reader calls “a masterpiece.”

Watch the official montage of this major revival. Now extended through May 19!

In this lightning round interview, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone director Chuck Smith discusses his favorite August Wilson memory, artistic inspiration and his famous bucket hats.

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

Director Chuck Smith describes how the universal themes of transition and journeys impact each character within Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, and what makes August Wilson’s work so timeless.

Harold Loomis is searching for his wife in this exclusive scene from Goodman Theatre’s production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. On stage through May 19.

“It’s funny, moving, thought-provoking and it’s familiar.” Watch audience reactions for the play The Chicago Reader calls “a masterpiece.”

Watch the official montage of this major revival. Now extended through May 19!

In this lightning round interview, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone director Chuck Smith discusses his favorite August Wilson memory, artistic inspiration and his famous bucket hats.

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

Director Chuck Smith describes how the universal themes of transition and journeys impact each character within Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, and what makes August Wilson’s work so timeless.

 

THIS PRODUCTION HAS NOW CLOSED