Fences Revival 2010 - Articles Page 2.6

Run Time:
2 hours and 25 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: April 26, 2010
Closing: July 11, 2010

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Two-time Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington returns to Broadway, alongside Academy Award nominee and Tony Award® winner Viola Davis, in August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. This strictly limited 13-week engagement begins April 14th at the Cort Theatre. Both a monumental drama and an intimate family portrait, Fences tells the story of Troy Maxson, a man torn between the glory of his past and the uncertainty of his future. Emboldened by pride and embittered by sacrifice, Troy is determined to make life better for future generations, even as he struggles to embrace the dreams of his own son.

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TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek Opening Night of FENCES!
by Robert Diamond - April 28, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat bring you video coverage of opening night!

Photo Coverage: FENCES Opening Night Curtain Call and After-Party!
by Robert Diamond - April 27, 2010


Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, alongside co-star Viola Davis, a Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee herself, opened the first Broadway revival of FENCES last night at the Cort Theatre. The 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by August Wilson was directed by Kenny Leon. The strictly limited 13-week engagement began previews on April 14. BroadwayWorld brings you the opening night curtain call and after-party arrival photos.

Photo Coverage: FENCES Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - April 27, 2010


Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, alongside co-star Viola Davis, a Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee herself, opened the first Broadway revival of FENCES last night at the Cort Theatre. The 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by August Wilson was directed by Kenny Leon. The strictly limited 13-week engagement began previews on April 14. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the starry arrivals as they arrived in the rain for the big night.

TV: FENCES on Broadway Video Preview!
by Robert Diamond - April 26, 2010


Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington stars in the first Broadway revival of FENCES, the 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by August Wilson. The production also stars Tony Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee Viola Davis. FENCES, directed by Kenny Leon, opens tonight, Monday, April 26, 2010 at the Cort Theatre. The strictly limited 13-week engagement began previews on April 14.

FENCES Star Viola Davis Discusses Her Return To Broadway
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 26, 2010


Viola Davis has been featured in NY Magazine in an article titled 'August Calls: Viola Davis, back home with Fences.' The article is by K. LEANDER WILLIAMS and begins:

Photo Flash: FENCES Opens Tonight on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - April 26, 2010


Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington stars in the first Broadway revival of FENCES, the 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by August Wilson. The production also stars Tony Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee Viola Davis. FENCES, directed by Kenny Leon, opens tonight, Monday, April 26, 2010 at the Cort Theatre. The strictly limited 13-week engagement began previews on April 14.

Photo Flash: FENCES on Broadway!
by Jessica Lewis - April 21, 2010


Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington stars in the first Broadway revival of FENCES, the 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by August Wilson. The production also stars Tony Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee Viola Davis. FENCES, directed by Kenny Leon, opens on Monday, April 26, 2010 at the Cort Theatre. The strictly limited 13-week engagement began previews on April 14. BroadwayWorld brings you the first production shots below.

STAGE TUBE: FENCES Stars Washington And Davis Visit Good Morning America
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 16, 2010


Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington and Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Viola Davis, stars of the first Broadway revival of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning FENCES, were featured on ABC's 'Good Morning America' this morning.

FENCES Stars Washington & Davis featured on Good Morning America 4/16
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2010


Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington and Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Viola Davis, stars of the first Broadway revival of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning FENCES, will be featured on ABC's 'Good Morning America' tomorrow, Friday, April 16 in the 8 a.m. hour of the show.

UP ON THE MARQUEE: FENCES!
by Jessica Lewis - April 9, 2010


FENCES, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, is set to open on April 26, 2010 at the Cort Theatre. The strictly limited 13-week engagement will begin previews on April 14, and the marquee has gone up!

Branford Marsalis to Compose Original Music for the Broadway Revival of FENCES
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 30, 2010


Three-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis will compose original music for the first Broadway revival of FENCES, the 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by August Wilson, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington and featuring Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Viola Davis. FENCES, directed by Kenny Leon, will open on Monday, April 26, 2010 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street).

FENCES Tickets On Sale Now
by Jessica Lewis - March 17, 2010


The box office for August Wilson's Fences, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis is now open to the general public. FENCES is set to open on April 26, 2010 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). The strictly limited 13-week engagement will begin previews on April 14.

Denzel Washington's Talks His Long Road to FENCES
by Aimee Savoth - February 9, 2010


WENN news reports that Denzel Washington had been hesitant to play the role of Troy Maxson in August Wilson's FENCES for years because of who had been there before him. James Earl Jones originally starred in the role in 1987 and for years Washington felt he was too young for the part.

Chalk, Mckinley, Hornsby & Williamson Join Broadway's FENCES
by Jessica Lewis - February 3, 2010


Additional casting is set for the first Broadway revival of FENCES, the 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by August Wilson, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington and featuring Tony Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee Viola Davis. FENCES, directed by Kenny Leon, will open on Monday, April 26, 2010 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). The strictly limited 13-week engagement will begin previews on April 14. Tickets are now on sale through Telecharge.com and can be purchased in person at the Cort Theatre box office beginning February 8.

FENCES Tickets Go On Sale To General Public, 1/30
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2010


Tickets for the first Broadway revival of FENCES, the 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by August Wilson, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington and featuring Tony Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee Viola Davis are now on sale exclusively to American Express card members and to the general public beginning January 30.

FENCES Tickets Go On Sale to the Public 1/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 29, 2010


Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, January 30 for the first Broadway revival of FENCES, the 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by August Wilson, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington and featuring Tony Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee Viola Davis.

FENCES Tickets Now On Sale To American Express Card Members
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 14, 2010


Tickets for the first Broadway revival of FENCES, the 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by August Wilson, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington and featuring Tony Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee Viola Davis are now on sale exclusively to American Express card members and to the general public beginning January 30.

Broadway-Bound Denzel Washington Regrets Passing on 'Seven'
by Samantha Jacobsen - January 13, 2010


Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, who is set to appear in August Wilson's FENCES this spring, expressed some lingering regret in turning down the Brad Pitt role in the 1995 thriller SEVEN. Washington told Entertainment Weekly, 'The only film that was sort of dark that I'd turned down was SEVEN. They offered me the Brad Pitt part, but I was like, 'This is so dark & evil.' Then when I saw the movie, I was like, 'Oh Shoot.'

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?
Best Costume Design of a Play for Constanza Romero, Best Costume Design of a Play for Constanza Romero, Best Direction of a Play for Kenny Leon, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Branford Marsalis, Best Revival of a Play for Carole Shorenstein Hays, Best Revival of a Play for Scott RudinBest Scenic Design of a Play for Santo Loquasto and Best Sound Design of a Play for Acme Sound Partners.
What Tony Awards has Fences won?
Best Costume Design of a Play for Constanza Romero, Best Costume Design of a Play for Constanza Romero, Best Direction of a Play for Kenny Leon, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Branford Marsalis, Best Revival of a Play for Carole Shorenstein Hays, Best Revival of a Play for Scott Rudin, Best Scenic Design of a Play for Santo Loquasto, Best Sound Design of a Play for Acme Sound Partners, .
What awards has Fences been nominated for?
Fences has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Branford Marsalis, Outstanding Revival of a Play (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for Fences, Outstanding Revival of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Chris Chalk.
What awards has Fences won?
Fences has won several awards, including the Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Branford Marsalis, Outstanding Revival of a Play (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for Fences, Outstanding Revival of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Chris Chalk.

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