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Set in the segregated Pittsburgh of 1957 and popularized by the 2016 movie starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, “Fences” examines the impact a Black man’s simmering frustration over a ...

The Majestic Theater celebrates playwright August Wilson with a 40th anniversary production of his Pulitzer and Tony Award ...

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“Because Viola Davis, up to that point, had won everything going. So I was like, ‘Viola's going to win,’” Harris, now 48, ...

Celebrating Black History Month: Denzel Washington and Viola Davis Star in August Wilson's FENCES February 03, 2021 The first Broadway revival of Fences, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis ...

What awards has Viola Davis been nominated for? Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Fences, Special Citations (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for , Outstanding ...

Noel West for The New York Times Davis gave a rousing speech, an ode to artists, when she won the best supporting actress Oscar in 2017 for her performance in the film adaptation of “Fences.” ...

Viola Davis has become a gun-slinging action hero ... Rose Maxon in the 2016 drama Fences, and as Agojie leader General Nanisca in The Woman King. These roles and more have defined her film ...

A look back at Viola Davis' random meeting with Michael Jordan which ended up getting her the part of his mother Deloris in ...

Viola Davis, born August 11, 1965, is an American actress and producer known for “The Help,” “Fences” and the TV series “How to Get Away With Murder.” She has been awarded an Oscar ...

Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes' Cecil B ... by a Leading Actress in a Play for her role in the 2010 production of Fences. She won a second Drama Desk Award for Intimate Apparel (2004).