Fences 1987

Opened: March 26, 1987
Closing: June 26, 1988

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46th Street Theatre
226 W.46th St. New York, NY

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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024


Ten theater companies in Baltimore are undertaking an unprecedented joint project with the 3-year BALTIMORE AUGUST WILSON CELEBRATION, which will present the late, legendary playwright's August Wilson American Century Cycle of plays in another first.

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by Joshua Wright - Mar 6, 2024


Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal will return to Broadway next season in a production of Othello directed by Kenny Leon. The production is set for an unspecified Shubert theatre.

August Wilson's FENCES To Return To Trinity Rep This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


Trinity Repertory Company is continuing its 60th Anniversary Season with August Wilson's Fences. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

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by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024


Denzel Washington may be headed back to Broadway soon with Othello! Rumor has it that the screen and stage star may bring the new production to New York in 2025.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 17, 2024
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 17, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 28th, 2023
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August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED is Coming to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023


THEATREWORKS SILICON VALLEY presents August Wilson's 'How I Learned What I Learned,' a powerful one-man show about the life of the acclaimed playwright. Don't miss this heartfelt portrayal of a theatrical trailblazer.

Shakespeare & Company's Production Of August Wilson's FENCES Takes The Top Spot At The Berkshire Theatre Critic Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2023


Shakespeare & Company's production of August Wilson's Fences has earned the Outstanding Production of a Play Award for the 2023 season from the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA).

Bernthal, Weller, Charmed Duo, Parrilla Added To FAN EXPO Portland Celebrity Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


Jon Bernthal, Peter Weller, Holly Marie Combs, Rose McGowan, and Lana Parrilla have been added to the celebrity lineup at FAN EXPO Portland, set for January 12-14, 2024, at the Oregon Convention Center.

New Federal Theatre to Hold 53rd Anniversary Celebration Next Month at Edison Ballroom
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 23, 2023


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by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023


Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT), led by Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Van Dyke, will hold a 53rd Anniversary Celebration October 2, 2023 at Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street.  

Review: FENCES at Shakespeare & Company
by Marc Savitt - Jul 31, 2023


Audience members quickly engage with the characters before them virtually free of any doubt or distraction. We become deeply engaged and by the time real conflict sets in during act two, we feel both for them, and with them. August Wilson’s FENCES is considered a landmark work of American theatre and he a masterful storyteller.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2023


oin Atlantic Theater Company's The Judith Champion MixFest as they showcase the best of traditional diaspora music. Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage and experience a melodic journey through the rich traditions of the diaspora. Don't miss this unifying event that brings together diverse musical talents on one stage.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play FENCES by August Wilson is Coming to Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2023


Experience the emotional depth and powerful storytelling of August Wilson's Fences at Shakespeare & Company. Follow the struggles of Troy Maxson as he navigates dreams, regrets, and a longing for a different life. Don't miss this Pulitzer Prize-winning play, part of Wilson's acclaimed American Century Cycle. Get your tickets now!

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by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2023


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Middletown Arts Center Presents August Wilson's JITNEY
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023


The Middletown Arts Center will present August Wilson's Jitney, produced by the Dunbar Repertory Company and directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr., over two weekends, June 2-4 and 9-11.

Full Casts & Complete Lineup Set for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023


Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the complete principal casts, creative teams, and events planned for the previously announced summer season.

Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

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Danielle Deadwyler & More Join Samuel L. Jackson & John David Washington in THE PIANO LESSON Film Adaptation
by Michael Major - Apr 13, 2023


Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington will reprise their Broadway performances in the upcoming film adaptation of The Piano Lesson, which is currently set for a Netflix premiere. Malcolm Washington will direct the upcoming feature, which will also include Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins, and Ray Fisher.

James Monroe Iglehart-Directed SPELLING BEE And More Announced For TheatreWorks Silicon Valley 53rd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 53rd season to be presented October 2023 through June 2024.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023


Ebony Repertory Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ as its 15th Anniversary Season Opening Production. 

August Wilson Classic FENCES Gets Long-Awaited Australian Debut at STC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023


August Wilson's towering classic Fences will have its long-overdue Australian premiere at Sydney Theatre Company this month, featuring two of the starring performers from 2022's critically-adored production A Raisin in the Sun - Bert LaBonté and Zahra Newman. 

Fences FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Fences have there been?
Fences has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1987 and Broadway which opened in 2010.
What Tony Awards has Fences been nominated for?
Fences has been nominated for two Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play for Lloyd Richards.
What Tony Awards has Fences won?
Fences has won several Tony Awards, including Best Play and Best Direction of a Play for Lloyd Richards.
What awards has Fences been nominated for?
Fences has been nominated for several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award for James Earl Jones at the Drama League Awards, Best Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the John Gassner Playwriting Award for August Wilson at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Scenic Design for James D. Sandefur at The Hewes Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for August Wilson, and Performance for Courtney B. Vance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Fences won?
Fences has won several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. James Earl Jones received the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards. The show also won Best Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and August Wilson received the John Gassner Playwriting Award for his work on Fences. James D. Sandefur won the Scenic Design category at The Hewes Awards. Fences was also awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and Courtney B. Vance received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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