In Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Ruben Santiago-Hudson Casts His Eternal Spell

Regardless, there’s plenty here to ensure that audiences will recognize the preeminence of Wilson’s writing, even without flawless execution of the play’s slow-burn tension. Cedric and Henson each bring the right mix of salty edge and tender gravity to their scenes together. While Seth and Bertha don’t have much room to grow in the play, Henson is especially gifted at suggesting the emotional history of a woman who’s learned to balance strategic self-effacement with wistfulness.