August Wilson’s 
Fences 

Ticket Price (all-in pricing including fees)

Starts at $37.95

Run Time

2 hours 30 minutes, including one intermission.

Friends Ticket Presale

Presale: Wednesday, January 20

Amex Presale Tickets®*

Presale: Wednesday, January 27, 2027 10AM PT

Priority Access

On sale: Wednesday, February 3

Single Tickets

On sale: Thursday, February 4

COMPLETING AUGUST WILSON’S CENTURY CYCLE AT CENTER THEATRE GROUP

Set in segregated Pittsburgh in the 1950s, Fences depicts the life of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star now scraping by as a sanitation worker. Excluded from the major leagues in his prime, Troy has grown increasingly bitter, and his anger and frustration take a toll on his wife Rose and his son Cory, who now wants his own chance to play ball professionally. But even as Troy takes responsibility for his family's safety and well-being, he betrays them each in ways that will forever alter their lives. Fences explores the walls we build around ourselves and our loved ones, while also illuminating one family’s struggles in a racist society.

With Fences, Center Theatre Group will complete August Wilson’s 10-play Century Cycle at the Mark Taper Forum.

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Showtimes & Tickets

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  • Tuesday, June 8, 2027

    9:30PM

  • Wednesday, June 9, 2027

    9:30PM

  • Thursday, June 10, 2027

    9:30PM

  • Friday, June 11, 2027

    10:00PM

  • Saturday, June 12, 2027

    4:00PM

  • Saturday, June 12, 2027

    10:00PM

  • Sunday, June 13, 2027

    3:00PM

  • Sunday, June 13, 2027

    9:00PM

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The Backyard Series: A Celebration of Black Artistry

The Backyard Series brings the community together for a special pre-show event on the first performance of each Taper production. Join us as we gather to celebrate live theatre and the stories, people, and experiences that inspire it.

Wednesday, May 26, 2027 at 7:30PM

A Night at FENCES presented by American Express

Join us for a special post-show conversation. Terms apply.

Thursday, June 17, 2027 at 7:30PM 

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Stage Talks

Stage Talks offer an opportunity for theatregoers to come together after select performances for engaging conversations with cast members and/or the creative team.

Tuesday, June 15, 2027 at 7:30PM
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