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Photo Coverage: Meet the New Cast of RACE!
by Peter James Zielinski - Jun 10, 2010


This week, June 8, RACE introduced its new cast to the press. Written and directed by David Mamet, RACE recouped early in the spring and is the longest running play of the season. BroadwayWorld met up with the new crew at Sardi's for the photo op.

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.

A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE Closes Today
by Robert Diamond - Jun 6, 2010


A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE starring Academy Award-winner Christopher Walken, who received Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for his role; Sam Rockwell, Anthony Mackie and Zoe Kazan will play its final performance today A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE is playing on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Directed by John Crowley, the play opened March 4 and must close Sunday, June 6 after playing a strict 16-week engagement.

STAGE TUBE: Bell, O'Neil, Jay & Mamet Make 'Pornography'
by Charlie Piane - Jun 3, 2010


This lost masterpiece of pornography was recently discovered in a woodworking shop of a Beverly Hills dentist. June Crenshaw (Kristen Bell) was known as the 'sex kitten' of the Supreme Court.

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.

A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE Plays Its Final Week
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2010


This is the final week to see A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE starring Academy Award-winner Christopher Walken, who received Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for his rol; Sam Rockwell, Anthony Mackie and Zoe Kazan.

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.'

RACE To Play Its 200th Performance 5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2010


RACE, 'the topical detective story' (New York Times) that 'sizzles with energy' (The Wall Street Journal), written and directed by David Mamet will play its 200th performance on Saturday, May 29th at 8:00 pm. RACE, which recouped early in the spring, is the longest running play of the season.

STAGE TUBE: RACE's James Spader Guests on 'The View'
by Jessica Lewis - May 27, 2010


Yesterday, May 26, the ladies of The View welcomed RACE star James Spader to the couch to talk about the show and his newly erected Sardi's portriat. Click below to watch his segment!

Photo Flash: RACE Stars Promote Show with 'Red Sequined Dress Ladies'
by Emily Faye Oakley - May 26, 2010


Today, the RACE Red Sequined Dress Ladies promoted RACE in Times Square with cast members Richard Thomas, James Spader, David Alan Grier and Kerry Washington.

STAGE TUBE: BEHANDING IN SPOKANE's Christopher Walken CBS Early Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2010


Academy Award-winner Christopher Walken stopped by the CBS 'Early Show' to talk about his must-see performance in A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE. Academy Award-winner Martin McDonagh's A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE, starring Christopher Walken and stage and screen stars Sam Rockwell, Anthony Mackie and Zoe Kazan plays on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street).

BRIDGE & FENCES Share Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Play!
by Jessica Lewis - May 23, 2010


A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and FENCES share the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Play.

Davis Wins Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for FENCES!
by Jessica Lewis - May 23, 2010


Viola Davis is this year's recipient of the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Featred Actress in a Play.

FENCES Wins Drama Desk Award for Best Music for a Play!
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2010


Brandford Marsalis is this year's recipient of the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Original Music for a Play.

The Grand Design of FENCES - Part III
by Robert Diamond - May 28, 2010


Today is the final installment of our three-part discussion of August Wilson's FENCES, currently playing to packed houses every night starring Viola Davis and Denzel Washington on Broadway and recently having scored ten Tony nominations. In this concluding portion of the tapestry of a talk between the creative team of the production we discuss the legacy of Wilson's work, insights into the greater themes of his plays and the plans for the future - perhaps bringing the play to film. This revival just won 3 Drama Desk Awards including Best Revival of A Play, is the Tony next?

The Grand Design of FENCES - Part II
by Robert Diamond - May 26, 2010


Today, we continue out InDepth Discussion of the ten-time Tony-nominated revival of August Wilson's FENCES, starring Viola Davis and Denzel Washington, with a focus on the creative team's favorite moments and how they define the lead characters of Troy and Rose for themselves. Additionally, they contribute a thorough discussion of the music and sound design, as well as illuminate all of the attributable effort that went into the set and costume design of this masterful production of the play currently playing on Broadway. Plus, BWW has the exclusive stream of the show's soundtrack, available in the player below...

The Grand Design of FENCES - Part I
by Robert Diamond - May 24, 2010


Today, we are talking to the creative team of the ten-time Tony-nominated revival of FENCES starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis playing to packed houses every night on Broadway. Last night, it won 3 Drama Desk Awards including Best Revival of a Play. In this first part of a three-part series, the team discusses what drew them to FENCES and August Wilson's work in the first place, hat his work means to them and the notion of collaboration. And so much more...

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