FENCES explores the complexities of family, race, and identity in 1950s Pittsburgh. Troy Maxson, a former baseball player turned sanitation worker, struggles to reconcile with his past while navigating the challenges of fatherhood and marriage.
- August Wilson
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Tony Awards and Nominations for FENCES
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best Revival of a Play | Winner |
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