Phylicia Rashad Will Direct Fences in Los Angeles
The production arrives at the Mark Taper Forum on May 26, 2027, as part of the Century Cycle.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Dance
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Phylicia Rashad is set to direct the upcoming production of August Wilson's Fences at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. The show begins its run on May 26, 2027.
Why it matters
This production marks a significant milestone for the Center Theatre Group as it completes its staging of all ten plays in August Wilson's celebrated Century Cycle.
This production brings the total of August Wilson plays staged by the Center Theatre Group to ten. It aligns with the company's 60th anniversary celebrations.
The players
Phylicia Rashad
A celebrated stage and screen actor and director who was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in 2016.
Center Theatre Group
A prominent Los Angeles-based non-profit theater company currently celebrating its 60th anniversary.
August Wilson
An influential playwright known for his Century Cycle, a series of ten plays capturing the African American experience.
The details
The Center Theatre Group has spent years working through the Century Cycle, a series that explores the African American experience throughout each decade of the 20th century. By mounting Fences, which is set in Pittsburgh, the theater company officially concludes its multi-year artistic endeavor.
Timeline
Phylicia Rashad was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in 2016.
The production begins at the Mark Taper Forum on May 26, 2027.
The performance run concludes on July 3, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This staging serves as a concluding act for the August Wilson Century Cycle, following the tradition of major regional theaters completing the ten-play series. It represents a significant commitment to regional artistic programming that preserves classic American theatrical works.
Theatergoers can plan for the production starting May 26, 2027, at the Mark Taper Forum. Ticket availability and seating charts for the multi-week run will be released by the Center Theatre Group closer to the premiere date.
The takeaway
Completing the ten-play Century Cycle highlights the value of sustained artistic programming for regional audiences. Patrons should monitor the theater's main page for upcoming casting news and single-ticket release windows.
Further reading
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