Backstage Stories

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 21:00 PM

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Hosts: Marcia Pendleton

Topics:

- Returning to the world of August Wilson as an actor in the Broadway revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone.
- Ruben's relationship with the playwright and the Lloyd Richards, the long
- How Ruben's history with Wilson continues to inform his work (Lesson Learned)
- Finally getting Jitney to Broadway.
- About the play
- The first day of rehearsal.
- About actor Joshua Boone
- Msking new discoveries in his role as Bynum.
- Who are the Bynums in the Black Community today.
- Audience response to the work.
- His greatest joy in returning to the work
- Ruben's invitation to the production.

Synopsis:

Acclaimed, award-winning actor, director, and writer Ruben Santiago-Hudson is currently electrifying audiences in the Broadway revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone by August Wilson. His performance has already earned nominations from the Outer Critics Circle and the Drama League.

We’re thrilled to welcome him for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable journey, his craft, and the enduring legacy of August Wilson.

Guests:

Ruben Santiago - Hudson
Award - winning Actor, director, writer, producer

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August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Now through July 26 on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre

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