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How a Call From Denzel Washington Brought Debbie Allen Back to Broadway With Joe Turner’s Come and Gone by Sophia Rubino

Debbie Allen was at the Broadway opening night of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone in 1988. In 2026, she is directing the play's second revival. Allen sat down with The Broadway Show host Tamsen Fadal to share her process in bringing the Tony-nominated revival to life, how she assembled her all-star cast and the call from Denzel Washington that started it all. Returning to Broadway with Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, All…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:05AM on May 14, 2026

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