August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come And Gone Nominated For 5 Tony Awards Including Best Performance For Ruben Santiago-Hudson

May 05, 2026

The 2026 Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, directed by Debbie Allen at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, has earned five Tony Award nominations. Key nominations include Actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson, costume design, lighting design, sound design, and original score.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play - Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Best Costume Design of a Play - Paul Tazewell

Best Lighting Design of a Play - Stacey Derosier

Best Sound Design of a Play - Justin Ellington

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre - Steve Bargonetti