Two Trains Running Revival Extends Again, Through 1/28

Signature Theatre Company has announced a third and final two-week extension for its off-Broadway revival of August Wilson's Two Trains Running, through January 28, 2007. Directed by Lou Bellamy, the production began previews on November 7 at Signature's Peter Norton Space.

Set in 1969 Pittsburgh, Two Trains Running introduces the regulars at a popular local diner, grinding out an existence against the backdrop of a turbulent world and rapidly changing city. Memphis Lee looks to prevent the demolition of his restaurant in the face of a municipal project while across the street, Mr. West, the local funeral director, has more business than he can handle. Faced with racial inequality, a depressed economy and the threat of violence, the local residents fight to hang on to their solidarity and sense of community.

The cast for Two Trains Running includes Leon Addison Brown, Chad L. Coleman, Frankie Faison, Arthur French, Ron Cephas Jones, January LaVoy and Ed Wheeler. The final production in Signature's August Wilson series will be King Hedley II, scheduled to run February 20-April 15, 2007.