August Wilson’s
Two Trains Running
January 23 – February 16, 2025
Change is on the menu.
Set against the economic turbulence of Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1969, diner-owner Memphis Lee finds himself at a juncture: maintain his much-beloved neighborhood spot or sell it – changing the lives of its big-hearted regulars. With the finely tuned rhythms and complex characters that define the August Wilson canon, Two Trains Running explores the beauty in resilience.
August Wilson’s
Two Trains Running
January 23 – February 16, 2025
Change is on the menu.
Set against the economic turbulence of Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1969, diner-owner Memphis Lee finds himself at a juncture: maintain his much-beloved neighborhood spot or sell it – changing the lives of its big-hearted regulars. With the finely tuned rhythms and complex characters that define the August Wilson canon, Two Trains Running explores the beauty in resilience.
Info & Accessibility
More information about the production including run time will be available closer to the first performance date.
Digital Program
The program will be available one week prior to the start of the shows.
The Cast
The cast of August Wilson’s Two Trains Running will be announced in December 2024.
The Creative Team
The creative team for August Wilson’s Two Trains Running will be announced in December 2024.
Photos
Stay tuned for video and photos related to this production!
Video
Stay tuned for video and photos related to this production!
Reviews
“There are always and only two trains running. There is life and there is death. Each of us rides them both.” – August Wilson, Two Trains Running
Critics interested in reviewing August Wilson’s Two Trains Running should contact Marketing Associate, Molly Flanagan, via email at mflanagan@hartfordstage.org. Press weekend is Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2, 2025.
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January/February 2025
Special dates.
January 23 – January 30: Previews
January 31: Opening Night
February 2, 11, 12: Post-Show Discussion
February 9: Open Captioned Performance (what’s this?)
February 15 at 2:00PM: Audio Described Performance (what’s this?)
Tickets start at $30.
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Special dates.
January 23 – January 30: Previews
January 31: Opening Night
February 2, 11, 12: Post-Show Discussion
February 9: Open Captioned Performance (what’s this?)
February 15 at 2:00PM: Audio Described Performance (what’s this?)
Tickets start at $30.
Become a subscriber and save! No matter how you enjoy coming to the theater, we have a subscription offer for you.
Info & Accessibility
More information about the production including run time will be available closer to the first performance date.
Digital Program
The program will be available one week prior to the start of the shows.
The Cast
The cast of August Wilson’s Two Trains Running will be announced in December 2024.
The Creative Team
The cast of August Wilson’s Two Trains Running will be announced in December 2024.
Photos
Stay tuned for video and photos related to this production!
Video
Stay tuned for video and photos related to this production!
Reviews
“There are always and only two trains running. There is life and there is death. Each of us rides them both.” – August Wilson, Two Trains Running
Critics interested in reviewing August Wilson’s Two Trains Running should contact Marketing Associate, Molly Flanagan, via email at mflanagan@hartfordstage.org. Press weekend is Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2, 2025.
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