

The Piano Lesson explores both sides of the argument, rousing ghosts and jangled nerves. The divide can lead to hurt feelings, buried emotions, and fights that could last generations. While some fail to see the value in keeping memories close as a reminder of their roots, others feel money is the way to help a living family grow and prosper. The Piano Lesson is the fourth play in Wilson’s American Century Cycle, and premiered at the Yale Repertory Theatre in 1987 starring a then-39-year-old Jackson as Boy Willie, the role that will. Holding onto history can be a touchy subject for certain family members. It’s also the most successful presentation of a play on the Great White Way this season. Theatergoers rave about the production so much that it’s the highest-grossing Wilson production to hit Broadway. Jackson, Danielle Brooks and John David Washington, who will be appearing in the revival of The Piano Lesson at the St.

The Piano Lesson is produced by Academy Award winner Denzel Washington. The star of films like BlacKkKlansman, Tenet and Amsterdam has now set his sights on Broadway with August Wilson’s The. During the latest run, cast members performed The Piano Lesson for 27 previews and 124 regular engagements. The film also stars Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts and Corey Hawkins. Actor John David Washington loves to talk about his craft. Jackson and Washington bring the play to Netflix after completing a Broadway revival of the show at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. The Piano Lesson is part of Wilson’s 10-play “American Century Cycle,” which includes Fences and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which have already been adapted for the screen thanks to Paramount and Netflix. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, & John David Washington to Star in Broadway Revival of August Wilsons The Piano Lesson.
