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Two Trains Running Performances & Tickets

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Story, stage & company

On stage

The documented stage experience

Two Trains Running is a cornerstone of August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle, a naturalistic, character-driven drama set in 1969. The play follows Memphis Lee’s diner and the lives of the people who gather there as they navigate economic change, race, and community bonds. Since its Yale Repertory Theatre debut in 1990 and Broadway opening in 1992, the work has remained a vital exploration of fate and resilience. Below, you’ll find a concise biography of the play, notable discography-like milestones in its production history, and the latest 2025 tour information. Whether you’re a longtime admirer or new to Wilson’s work, we’ve got you covered for tickets and show details in the cities where the play comes alive.

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People behind the production

Upcoming 2025 engagements bring Two Trains Running to Hartford Stage (January 23 – February 16, 2025) as part of its FY25 lineup, and to venues participating in the American Century Cycle Experience, including Madison Arts Center and the August Wilson House in August 2025. The Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company has also announced a Madison Arts Center run (August 9–30, 2025). While the play itself does not maintain a single official social media channel, participating theatres share updates on their official pages. Follow Hartford Stage, Madison Arts Center, and other partners on their social channels for the latest show times and ticket availability. Secure your seats with Your Guy in Tickets for a straightforward, no-fuss purchase process.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Two Trains Running

  • Type: Drama play by August Wilson; part of The Pittsburgh Cycle; centers on Memphis Lee’s diner and the community around it in 1969.
  • Premiere/Broadway: Premiered at Yale Repertory Theatre in 1990 and moved to Broadway in 1992; the production was a Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist.
  • Genre/style: Naturalistic, character-driven drama exploring race, economic change, community bonds, and fate.
  • 2025 productions: Hartford Stage mounted Two Trains Running as part of its FY25 lineup (January 23 – February 16, 2025).
  • Other 2025 bookings: Pittsburgh-based Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company announced a 2025 Two Trains Running engagement at Madison Arts Center (August 9–30, 2025).
  • Social media presence: There is no dedicated official social media account for the play itself; participating theatres maintain their own channels (e.g., Hartford Stage on Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram).

Upcoming 2025 engagements bring Two Trains Running to Hartford Stage (January 23 – February 16, 2025) as part of its FY25 lineup, and to venues participating in the American Century Cycle Experience, including Madison Arts Center and the August Wilson House in August 2025. The Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company has also announced a Madison Arts Center run (August 9–30, 2025). While the play itself does not maintain a single official social media channel, participating theatres share updates on their official pages. Follow Hartford Stage, Madison Arts Center, and other partners on their social channels for the latest show times and ticket availability. Secure your seats with Your Guy in Tickets for a straightforward, no-fuss purchase process.

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