August Wilson News

Building Fences, Breaking Bonds: A Powerful Portrait of Family and Fallout

City Theatre in Pittsburgh will present an in-process reading of NEIGHBORLY: A PLAY ON TWO STOOPS, a commissioned work by playwright Chisa Hutchinson, directed by Monteze Freeland with cast members Randy Kovitz and Bria Walker-Rhoze.

There is something undeniably electric about walking down into the basement of Actors Theatre of Little Rock at Quapaw United Methodist Church, because you immediately know you are about to experience theatre in its most raw and intimate form. That immersive magic is exactly what makes their production of Fences by August Wilson, running through May 2, such a gripping and unforgettable evening.

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations next week. Learn more about the upcoming event and the awards ceremony here!

Goodman Theatre has released footage of scenes from MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, August Wilson's landmark drama now playing through May 3, 2026 at the Albert Theatre, extended by popular demand.

August Wilson is back on Broadway and BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at Joe Turner's Come and Gone, now in previews at Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of the production.

Paris Clayton III’s world premiere production is a compelling, historically-grounded drama that unfortunately finds itself hindered by the 'unintended insularity' of its writer-director. While the staging often feels as stuck as the characters it depicts, a standout second act offers flashes of brilliance that suggest a much deeper potential waiting to be unearthed.

Taraji P. Henson is making her Broadway debut in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, a new production of the August Wilson play helmed by renowned director and performer Debbie Allen. Watch her discuss the show and her relationship with Allen on TODAY.

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!

For BroadwayWorld's Debut of the Month, we are featuring Esteban Andres Cruz, who is currently making their Broadway debut in Dog Day Afternoon, opposite Jon Berthal. Read the full interview with Esteban here!

The Old Globe has released first look footage of AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama now playing through May 3, 2026 at the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage at the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.

I'm playing the role of Lyons. Oh! And yeah, this is… this is, like, my second time playing it, and this is one of my favorite plays, so I'm very, very excited to be at the Alley with this one.

The Elliot Norton Awards announced its prize winner and nominations, recognizing outstanding achievements in Boston theater. See the full list of nominees and this year's Norton Prize recipient.

The Young Vic Theatre announced its 2026/7 season, headlined by the world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE, a new musical featuring music by Neko Case, starring Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker, alongside UK premieres and international productions.

With this excellent cast and directing, Fences' doesn’t just honor August Wilson’s language—it revels in it while bringing this classic story to life at The Old Globe through May 3rd.

A Noise Within unveiled its 35th anniversary 2026-27 season, 'Those Better Angels,' featuring six classic plays including Come From Away, As You Like It, and more at its Pasadena theater.

The Mountaintop will be presented at The Warehouse Theatre this spring. The production brings Katori Hall’s acclaimed drama to the stage, reimagining the final night of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life.

Producer, director, writer, and actor Tyler Perry has joined the producing team of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway. Learn more here!

As August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone returns to Broadway, buy merch from the star-studded production! Be the first to buy merchandise from the show, including a beanie, music scarf, pin set, tote, mug, hoodie, and tee.

Before you go see Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway, buy some merch from the new production! The play is offering a variety of apparel, a mug, tote bag, journal, hat, magnet, and more.