Phylicia Rashad Tapped to Direct Adaptation of August Wilson’s ‘Fences’ at Mark Taper Forum

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

The production will be mounted at the Center Theatre Group venue from May 26-July 3, 2027.

Key facts

  • The production will be mounted at the Center Theatre Group venue from May 26-July 3, 2027.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:56:20 UTC.

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  1. Phylicia Rashad Tapped to Direct Adaptation of August Wilson’s ‘Fences’ at Mark Taper Forum

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