About the show
This revival of the most celebrated play in August Wilson’s cycle, starred Viola Davis and Denzel Washington.
... Read more‘Fences’ centers on the Maxons, an African-American family living in Pittsburgh in 1957. Patriarch Troy, a sanitation worker, is an embittered former player in baseball’s Negro Leagues. Matriarch Rose runs the household, stretching Troy’s meager paycheck to keep things going. Their teen son Cory is being recruited to play college football, a source of contention with his father. Also on the scene are Troy’s older son Lyons, brain-damaged brother Gabriel and drinking buddy Bono. The main action of the play takes places over a two-month period that changes the nature of the Maxons’ marriage and Cory’s path in life forever.
See it if If you like intesity, great acting, good writing it is the play to see.
Don't see it if Dont see if you are expecting a comedy.
See it if you are a fan of August Wilson, as this is, arguably, the best of the 9-play cycle.
Don't see it if you aren't a fan of American theater. This is as pure and good as it gets.
See it if Well written! This play has an exciting plot twist before the play ends.
Don't see it if This is a heartfelt play!! Don't go to this play if you don't like well developed characters. This is a must-see.
See it if a revival is done. Don't miss the picture
Don't see it if Not applicable
Also One of the best plays I have ever seen on Broadway
See it if You enjoy thinking about themes hidden in a work.
Don't see it if You like the themes and morals of the characters very obvious.
See it if you care about great writing. August Wilson is a master playwright whose works speak beautifully to the human condition.
Don't see it if you don't like long plays that are mostly talk with little action.
See it if Wonderful. Moving. Every performance was exquisite.
Don't see it if Kick yourself if you missed this one.
See it if You love Viola Davis and Denzel Washington as much as I do. They are fantastic in their roles.
Don't see it if You don't like shows that deal with infidelity, race-relations and yelling.
See it if A very thought provoking evening with superb acting
Don't see it if If you want a less intense evening
See it if Great Show
Don't see it if Sorry it close
See it if You're an avid August Wilson fan, whether or not you've seen a production of Fences before.
Don't see it if You really dislike Denzel in any film/play he's starred in.
See it if You are a fan of great writing by August Wilson, as he explores Africa-American and masculinity themes.
Don't see it if Some of the lines seemed rushed in the production I saw but the overall power of Wilson's words still came through.
See it if You want to see a show that will make you think about it after you watch it
Don't see it if Family abuse was a bad memorie to you
See it if you're a black life in America historian. Can relate to family drama.
Don't see it if Need a lot of action to be engaged.
See it if You like a traditional play with character driven plot lines.
Don't see it if You don't enjoy traditional plays set in days gone by.
See it if You like stories that make you think and have good writing and acting
Don't see it if You are uncomfortable with racial slurs or get confused when there are a lot of long monologues
See it if You like dramatic family dynamics or Viola Davis or Denzel Washington
Don't see it if Dysfunctional family settings upset you or you cannot handle real life on stage
See it if You enjoy great theater with a relevant message
Don't see it if Your a racist, unable to pay attention
See it if Very thought provoking, Indepth characterizations.
Don't see it if You are too critical of truth with slight language
See it if You like Great family drama and real life situations.
Don't see it if You don't great theatrical proformances
See it if You want great acting without fluff.
Don't see it if You can't take emotional and thought provoking dramas
See it if You care about black history and culture. You can stomach the painful truth of what life was like for our brothers as sisters of color.
Don't see it if You are a racist or get upset when you hear 'black lived matter' this show is clearly not for you
See it if You should see it. It's an important part of American history and culture and opens a door to understanding the Black mindset.
Don't see it if See it.
See it if You have an open mind
Don't see it if Thin skinned
See it if You enjoy seeing top notch acting and an all star cast.
Don't see it if You don't like dramas
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