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Set in 1950s Pittsburgh against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, August Wilson\u2019s groundbreaking Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning drama depicts the yearnings and struggles of the Maxson family. Troy Maxson, a former home run king of the Negro baseball leagues now supports his family as a garbage collector, and builds fences around a world he has battled his entire life. An epic work of stunning poetry by a Pennsylvania native, Fences<\/em> has been hailed by critics as \u201ca blockbuster piece of theater\u201d and \u201cthe strongest, most passionate American dramatic writing since Tennessee Williams.\u201d A timeless story of fathers and sons, husbands and wives, dreams and realities, Fences<\/em> is a true American classic. Contains some adult subject matter and strong language. Ages 13+<\/p>\n

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Starring veteran stage, film, and television actor
\nTony Todd<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Read the Press Announcement Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

“August Wilson’s Fences” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com<\/p>\n

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