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 1969 in Memphis Lee’s diner in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, the play follows the diner’s regulars 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, while the community faces the social and psychological consequences of impending gentrification.

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

When: Friday, October 30, 2026, and Sunday, November 1, 2026. The event page lists additional performances as part of a ten-performance run.

Showtimes: Friday, October 30, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. EDT; Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. EST.

Schedule: Opening night is Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. Preview performances are scheduled for Monday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. A student and senior matinee is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 a.m.

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

Address: 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218.

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

Tickets: $10, $15, and $25–$35. Student and senior matinee tickets cost $10–$15; other performances cost $25–$35. Preview performances and the Thursday, October 29 matinee have discounts. Online purchases through Ticketmaster incur convenience fees.

Where to Buy: Tickets are available in person at the Murphy Fine Arts Center Ticket Office on Wednesday through Friday from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or online through Ticketmaster.

Contact: Murphy Fine Arts Center Ticket Office, murphyfineartscenter@morgan.edu, 443-885-4449. The event information also directs visitors to call 443-885-4440 during office hours with additional questions.

Website: https://bmoreaugustwilson.org/

Ages: No age restriction is stated.

Accessibility: No accessibility information is provided.