Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, set in a 1911 Pittsburgh boarding house, follows Herald Loomis’ search for identity and belonging. This August Wilson masterpiece captures the essence of the African American post- slavery experience, weaving together themes of heritage, freedom, and the deep yearning for a place to call home. As Loomis searches for his lost family, his journey mirrors the broader African American pursuit of identity and cultural grounding following the abolition of slavery. This narrative is a profound reflection on resilience, community bonds, and the indomitable spirit of freedom. Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is a powerful exploration of the significance of community in guiding individual journeys, and the unbreakable desire to find where one truly belongs. It is a story of rebirth & a celebration of African American resilience and a reminder of the power of discovering where you belong.
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best Revival of a Play |
A Christmas Carol (11/21/25-12/28/25)
Portland Playhouse is at 602 Northeast Prescott Street, Portland, OR.
A Christmas Carol (11/21/25-12/28/25)
Paradise Blue (9/24/25-11/2/25)
The SpongeBob Musical (4/29/25-6/28/26)
Fat Ham (4/19/25-5/17/26)
Notes from the Field (2/19/25-3/30/25)
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous (2/11/25-8/15/25)
Matilda the Musical (6/7/24-6/30/24)
A Christmas Carol (11/30/16-12/30/16)
The Left Hand of Darkness (5/2/13-6/2/13)
Mother Theresa Is Dead (3/14/13-4/7/13)
Videos
![]() |
Dirty Dancing In Concert
Keller Auditorium (1/20 - 1/20) | |
![]() |
Poirot: The Murder of Roger Ayckroyd
Lakewood Theatre Company (1/2 - 2/8) PORTLAND PREMIERE
PHOTOS
| |
|
Mamma Mia!
Keller Auditorium (6/2 - 6/7) | |
|
The Prom
Metropolitan Performing Arts (7/25 - 7/26) | |
|
Beauty and the Beast
Metropolitan Performing Arts (6/6 - 6/7) | |
|
Jack Johnson at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Hayden Homes Amphitheater (9/27 - 9/27) | |
|
The Prom
Stumptown Stages (4/24 - 5/17) | |
|
It's Not All About me
triangle productions (1/29 - 2/14) | |
|
Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Bend, OR! On April 30, 2026
Tower Theatre (4/30 - 4/30) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||