Fences, starring Tony winners Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, doesn't arrive in movie theatres until December 25, but the cast just gathered last night the celebrate the NYC premiere. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night, and you can check out photos below!
Fences is the story of Troy Maxson, a mid-century Pittsburgh sanitation worker who once dreamed of a baseball career, but was too old when the major leagues began admitting black players. He tries to be a good husband and father, but his lost dream of GLORY eats at him, and causes him to make a decision that threatens to tear his family apart.
Fences is directed by Denzel Washington from a screenplay by August Wilson, adapted from Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The film stars Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Jovan Adepo, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson, and Saniyya Sidney. The film is produced by Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington and Todd Black.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Red Carpet at the 'Fences' New York screening at Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 19, 2016 in New York City.
Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington
Usher and Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington
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Charles D. King
Saniyya Sid
Charlotte Bruus Christensen
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Clarke Thorell and Taylor Louderman
Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington
Russell Hornsby and Denise Walker
Charles D. King
Charles D. King
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Kim Roth and Poppy Hanks
Aaron L. Gilbert
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