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Fences Revival 2010 - Articles Page 2

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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FENCES' Davis, Leon & Henderson Set For Theater Talk This Weekend 5/22-23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010


Academy Award nominee and Tony-winner Viola Davis, director Kenny Leon and Stephen McKinley Henderson, all Tony-nominated for their work on FENCES, will appear this weekend on 'Theater Talk.' 'Theater Talk' airs on Channel Thirteen on Saturday, May 22 at 12:30 AM and on CUNY TV Saturday, May 22 at 8:30 PM; Sunday, May 23 at 12:30 PM and Monday, May 24 at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM.

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...

Washington And Davis Talk FENCES To NY Times
by Charlie Piane - May 21, 2010


Washington and Davis recently discussed their roles with the New York Times.

FENCES' Davis, Leon & Henderson Set For Theater Talk This Weekend 5/22-23
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010


Academy Award nominee and Tony-winner Viola Davis, director Kenny Leon and Stephen McKinley Henderson, all Tony-nominated for their work on FENCES, will appear this weekend on 'Theater Talk.' 'Theater Talk' airs on Channel Thirteen on Saturday, May 22 at 12:30 AM and on CUNY TV Saturday, May 22 at 8:30 PM; Sunday, May 23 at 12:30 PM and Monday, May 24 at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM.

Ken Fallin Illustrates: FENCES
by Ken Fallin - May 14, 2010


BroadwayWold.com is pleased to introduce illustrator Ken Fallin, who will be bringing to you original illustrations of everyone's favorite theatrical stars each week. This week's feature: Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in FENCES.

STAGE TUBE: Denzel Washington Visits Regis and Kelly
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2010


Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, currently starring alongside Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Viola Davis in the first Broadway revival of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning FENCES, was featured on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' yesterday.

FENCES Breaks Box Office Record For The Cort Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2010


The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play FENCES broke the box office record at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, NYC) for the week ending May 9, 2010, grossing $1,008,103.50.

FENCES Stars Look To Their Families For Inspiration
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 7, 2010


The Associated Press featured an article on Fences. The piece, titled, 'Fences' Stars look to family to find characters' was written by Michael Kuchwara and begins

Denzel Washington on his Tony Nom!
by Robert Diamond - May 4, 2010


'Being on Broadway, and the theater community as a whole, is like coming home again for me, and sharing a Tony nomination for 'Fences', with so many wonderfully talented people associated with this play, makes it seem like one big family reunion.'

RIALTO CHATTER: FENCES Headed to the West End?
by Rialto Chatter - April 30, 2010


The U.K. Daily Mail is reporting that the Broadway production of FENCES, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis may transfer to the West End following it's final curtain call in New York on July 11, 2010. Washington is reportedly in the early stages of negotiations to make the transfer with the show.

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.

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Fences - 2010 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Chris Chalk,
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Viola Davis
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music in a Play Branford Marsalis
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play (tie) Fences
2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Denzel Washington
2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Viola Davis
2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play 0
2010 Theatre World Awards Performance Chris Chalk
2010 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Constanza Romero
2010 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Constanza Romero
2010 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Kenny Leon
2010 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Branford Marsalis
2010 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Stephen McKinley Henderson
2010 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Denzel Washington
2010 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Viola Davis
2010 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Carole Shorenstein Hays
2010 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Scott Rudin
2010 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Santo Loquasto
2010 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Acme Sound Partners

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