Fences (Broadway)
Closed 2h 30m
Fences (Broadway)
93

Fences (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

93%
(64 Ratings)
Positive
98%
Mixed
2%
Negative
0%
Members say
Absorbing, Great acting, Great writing, Thought-provoking, Masterful

About the Show

This revival of the most celebrated play in August Wilson’s cycle, starred Viola Davis and Denzel Washington.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (64)

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12 Reviews | 3 Followers
100
Entertaining, Great acting, Great writing, Masterful, Riveting

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.

17 Reviews | 3 Followers
96
Absorbing, Clever, Confusing, Intense, Resonant

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.

12 Reviews | 3 Followers
90
Absorbing, Great acting

See it if A very thought provoking evening with superb acting

Don't see it if If you want a less intense evening

13 Reviews | 3 Followers
87
Great actor, Clever, Absorbing

See it if Denzel Washington was super

Don't see it if Nothing

14 Reviews | 4 Followers
85
Intense, Entertaining, Clever, Masterful, Thought-provoking

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

16 Reviews | 5 Followers
80
Confusing, Great acting, Intense, Profound, Thought-provoking

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

6 Reviews | 1 Follower
100
Great writing, Great acting, Great staging

See it if You really enjoy August Wilson’s work and you enjoy black culture.

Don't see it if You don’t like culture

6 Reviews | 2 Followers
100
Absorbing, Epic, Great staging, Riveting, Thought-provoking

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

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