Get ready for an exclusive 4-day New York theatre experience built around the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, starring Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer, and directed by Debbie Allen. This strictly limited engagement runs through July only, and you won’t want to miss it.
We are working with Nate Watson Tours (specialists in curated theatre experiences for arts organizations) to create a truly special weekend experience, including a chance to meet with cast members following the performance. They will ensure that every detail is taken care of so you can simply enjoy the experience.
TOUR COSTS
- $3,300 per person: Double occupancy (1 King Room or 2 Twin)
- $3,700 per person: Single occupancy (King Room)
Payable by check or credit card. Reservations must be received no later than Friday, May 15. Tour price may be higher for reservations received after this date.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Experience three nights accommodations at Park Terrace Hotel. Overlooking Bryant Park, some of New York’s most exciting landmarks are at your doorstep, including the cafes and restaurants nestled within picturesque Bryant Park. NY Public Library, MOMA, Morgan Library, Rockefeller Center and Broadway are just a short walk away.
MEALS
Included in your stay in New York are two 3-course group meals (One will be at the critically acclaimed Red Rooster in Harlem). Also included is an arrival reception on our hotel’s terrace above the treetops of beautiful Bryant Park.
PERFORMANCES
Enjoy premium seating to the highly anticipated Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, and visit one of New York City’s most beautiful performance venues, The Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center, for an unforgettable jazz performance by world-renowned trumpeter (and Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival alum) Etienne Charles.
EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENTS
Enjoy engaging post-show conversation with AWAACC President & CEO Janis Burley and select artists. Company members from Joe Turner’s Come and Gone will join us following the Sunday matinee performance.
HARLEM SITES AND EXCURSION
Departing by coach, we’ll take a memorable trip to Harlem to visit this vibrant neighborhood and tour the newly reopened Studio Museum, exploring its remarkable works and purpose in the community.
MOBILITY
Participants should be prepared for a moderate level of physical activity throughout the trip. The itinerary includes tours, museum visits, and travel by coach, and by foot to and from some theaters and restaurants, often on uneven pavement and stairs. Participants should be able to stand and walk for extended periods and navigate stairs when elevators are unavailable. If you have mobility concerns or questions about specific accessibility needs, please reach out in advance so we can provide more detailed information.
NOT INCLUDED
Travel to and from NYC.
Unless specified, meals and beverages are not included, nor are personal incidentals such as extra baggage, telephone calls, laundry, and any item not specifically mentioned as included. Personal items charged to your room must be settled at checkout.
JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
Set in Pittsburgh in 1911 during a pivotal era of migration and transformation, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone centers on Seth and Bertha Holly (Cedric and Henson) who run a warm, orderly boardinghouse for those navigating uncertain paths. But when a mysterious man named Herald Loomis (Boone) arrives with his young daughter, the stillness of the house begins to shift. This timeless American classic is a profoundly moving story of personal awakening, collective memory, and the quiet power of human connection.
Golden Globe® winner Taraji P. Henson (Hidden Figures, Empire) makes her Broadway debut alongside Cedric the Entertainer (CBS’ The Neighborhood), Tony Award® nominee Joshua Boone (Skeleton Crew, The Outsiders), and Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Lackawanna Blues), who return to the stage in a luminous revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, directed by Oscar®, Emmy® and Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen (Grey’s Anatomy, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof).
ETIENNE CHARLES, JAZZ AT LINCOLN
Trumpeter Etienne Charles, known for his innovative stagings of Caribbean lore, returns to the Appel Room to present Folklore LIVE Vol. 2. Charles unveils new musical stories rooted in various elements of the African diaspora blending big band textures with dancers, masquerade, and spoken word.
Jazz at Lincoln Center is a premier nonprofit arts organization dedicated to performing year-round performances by the Lincoln Center Orchestra and its guests. Located at Columbus Circle, this world class facility is the first performance, education, and broadcast center exclusively devoted to jazz.