FENCES Breaks Cort Theatre's House Record for Fourth Time
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 21, 2010
The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play FENCES, which won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, broke the box office record for the FOURTH time at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, NYC) for the week ending June 20, 2010, grossing $1,135,973.50.
Tony-Winning FENCES Breaks House Record for Third Time
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2010
The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play FENCES, which won the Tony Award last night for Best Revival of a Play, broke the box office record for the third time at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, NYC) for the week ending June 13, 2010, grossing $1,057,268.50.
PTC's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010
Philadelphia Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season with August Wilson's masterpiece and first Broadway success Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on May 21-June 13.
FENCES' Kenny Leon & Viola Davis Visit 'The Charlie Rose Show'
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 9, 2010
Academy Award nominee and Tony-winner Viola Davis and director Kenny Leon, both Tony-nominated for their work on FENCES, will be featured on tonight's edition of 'The Charlie Rose Show.' 'The Charlie Rose Show' airs on WNET Channel 13 at 11:00 PM ET (check local listings).
FENCES' Kenny Leon & Viola Davis Visit The Charlie Rose Show Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2010
Academy Award nominee and Tony-winner Viola Davis and director Kenny Leon, both Tony-nominated for their work on FENCES, will be featured on tonight's edition of 'The Charlie Rose Show.' 'The Charlie Rose Show' airs on WNET Channel 13 at 11:00 PM ET (check local listings).
FENCES Breaks Box Office Record At Cort Theatre & Recoups
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2010
The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play FENCES, broke the box office record for the second time at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, NYC) for the week ending June 6, 2010, grossing $1,024,316.50.
STAGE TUBE: FENCES' Viola Davis Visits MSNBC's Morning Joe
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2010
Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Viola Davis, nominated for a Tony Award this season for her performance opposite two-time Academy Award-winner and Tony nominee Denzel Washington in August Wilson's FENCES, was featured this morning on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe'.
FENCES Grosses Over $1 Million for Second Week
by Abigail Arnold - Jun 1, 2010
The current Broadway production of FENCES, written by August Wilson and starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, just reported its second week of over one million dollars in grosses, according to www.deadline.com. FENCES reported grossing $1,002,750 last week. The week of May 9, FENCES grossed $1,008,103.50, grossing more than any previous production at the Cort Theatre, where it is playing.
STAGE TUBE: FENCES Star Denzel Washington Visits Good Morning America
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2010
Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, nominated for a Tony Award this season for his performance opposite Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Viola Davis in August Wilson's FENCES, was featured this morning on ABC's 'Good Morning America.'
FENCES' Davis, Leon & Henderson Set For Theater Talk This Weekend 5/22-23
by BWW
News Desk - May 23, 2010
Academy Award nominee and Tony-winner Viola Davis, director Kenny Leon and Stephen McKinley Henderson, all Tony-nominated for their work on FENCES, will appear this weekend on 'Theater Talk.' 'Theater Talk' airs on Channel Thirteen on Saturday, May 22 at 12:30 AM and on CUNY TV Saturday, May 22 at 8:30 PM; Sunday, May 23 at 12:30 PM and Monday, May 24 at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM.
FENCES' Davis, Leon & Henderson Set For Theater Talk This Weekend 5/22-23
by BWW
News Desk - May 22, 2010
Academy Award nominee and Tony-winner Viola Davis, director Kenny Leon and Stephen McKinley Henderson, all Tony-nominated for their work on FENCES, will appear this weekend on 'Theater Talk.' 'Theater Talk' airs on Channel Thirteen on Saturday, May 22 at 12:30 AM and on CUNY TV Saturday, May 22 at 8:30 PM; Sunday, May 23 at 12:30 PM and Monday, May 24 at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM.
PTC Presents MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM 5/21-6/13
by BWW
News Desk - May 21, 2010
Philadelphia Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season with August Wilson's masterpiece and first Broadway success Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on May 21-June 13.
STAGE TUBE: Denzel Washington Visits Regis and Kelly
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2010
Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, currently starring alongside Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Viola Davis in the first Broadway revival of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning FENCES, was featured on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' yesterday.
FENCES Breaks Box Office Record For The Cort Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2010
The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play FENCES broke the box office record at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, NYC) for the week ending May 9, 2010, grossing $1,008,103.50.
CT's Eugene O'Neill to Receive 2010 Regional Tony
by Robert Diamond - May 3, 2010
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced on May 3 that the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center will receive the 2010 Regional Theatre Tony Award, which is presented on the recommendation of the American Theatre Critics' Association. The award will be formally bestowed at the 64th Annual Tony Awards ceremony on June 13th. The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®, which are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing will air live on CBS on June 13th (8-11 p.m. ET).
RIALTO CHATTER: FENCES Headed to the West End?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 30, 2010
The U.K. Daily Mail is reporting that the Broadway production of FENCES, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis may transfer to the West End following it's final curtain call in New York on July 11, 2010. Washington is reportedly in the early stages of negotiations to make the transfer with the show.