August Wilson's "Two Trains Running"

August Wilson’s *Two Trains Running* comes to Morgan State University’s Murphy Fine Arts Center in a Theatre Morgan production directed by CJay Philip. Set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1969, the play centers on Memphis Lee’s diner and its regular patrons as they confront racial injustice, poverty, the rise of the Black Power movement, and the threat of urban renewal. Memphis is fighting to receive a fair price for his restaurant, which is slated for demolition.

The play premiered on Broadway in 1992, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and is part of Wilson’s American Century Cycle. This production is part of the Baltimore August Wilson Celebration, a three-year initiative bringing multiple August Wilson productions to Baltimore through different theater companies.

When: Friday, October 23, 2026, through Sunday, November 1, 2026. The page describes the production as a 10-performance run.

Showtimes: Friday, October 23, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. through Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to noon; Friday, October 30, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; and Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Additional performances: The page also notes an opening night on Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m., preceded by preview performances Monday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 21, each beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Director: CJay Philip, described as a theater-maker, choreographer, singer, songwriter, actress, playwright, and educator.

Tickets: Student and senior tickets for the Thursday, October 29 matinee are $10–$15. All other performances are $25–$35. Discounts are available for seniors, students, preview performances, and the October 29 matinee. Online purchases through Ticketmaster may include convenience fees.

Purchase options: Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster or in person at the Murphy Fine Arts Center Ticket Office. The listed box-office hours are Wednesday through Friday from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center, Turpin-Lamb Theatre, Morgan State University.

Address: 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218.

Contact: Murphy Fine Arts Center Ticket Office, murphyfineartscenter@morgan.edu. The page lists the phone numbers 443-885-4440 for ticket questions and 443-885-4449 in the event contact details.

Website: https://bmoreaugustwilson.org/

Accessibility: No specific accessibility information is provided.