Original Cast
(Applause Books)
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James Earl Jones, who won a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his powerful performance in the Broadway production of Fences, is a celebrated actor with a distinguished career spanning stage, film, and television. more...
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Courtney B. Vance received a Tony Award nomination, the Theater World Award, and the Clarence Derwent Award for his Broadway debut in August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play *Fences*, which starred James Earl Jones and was directed by the late Lloyd Richards. more...
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Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor - Play | James Earl Jones |
| 1987 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Actor | James Earl Jones |
| 1987 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Courtney B. Vance |
| 1987 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Frankie R. Faison |
| 1987 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | James Earl Jones |
| 1987 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Mary Alice |
Production Team
Candice Donnelly Costume Designer
Danianne Mizzy Lighting Designer
Lloyd Richards Director
James D. Sandefur Scenic Designer
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