Article | By Margaret Hall | April 16, 2025
On April 16, 1990, The Piano Lesson Opened on Broadway
The play is the fourth in playwright August Wilson's Century Cycle, which explores the Black experience in every decade of the 20th century.
Article | By Andrew Gans | March 21, 2022
The Hirschfeld Time Machine: The 90s, Exhibit Celebrating Al Hirschfeld, Now Available Online
The exhibition kicks off a new series spotlighting the late artist's work decade by decade.
Article | By Playbill Staff | April 16, 2021
Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: April 16
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Article | By Meg Masseron | March 19, 2024
2022 Broadway Revival of The Piano Lesson Announces Recoupment
The production, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson, was Tony-nominated for Best Revival of a Play.
Article | By Leah Putnam | April 13, 2023
Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington to Reprise Roles for The Piano Lesson Film
Netflix is producing the screen adaptation with stars from this season's Broadway revival.
Article | By Leah Putnam | January 26, 2023
Trai Byers Returns to The Piano Lesson for One-Night-Only January 26
Reprising his role as Avery, Byers joins the cast for a special filming of the revival for the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives.
Article | By Leah Putnam | January 24, 2023
The Piano Lesson's Star Instrument to Take Up Residency at The Smithsonian
The prop will be donated to The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture after the Broadway revival completes its run.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | January 17, 2023
Photos: Phylicia Rashad Leads Playbill's Post-Show Talkback at Broadway's The Piano Lesson
The two-time Tony winner moderated the chat with Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, John David Washington, and more.
Article | By Leah Putnam | January 3, 2023
Trai Byers to Depart Broadway's The Piano Lesson
Understudy Charles Browning will take over for the revival's final weeks.
Article | By Leah Putnam | December 22, 2022
Reverend Al Sharpton Surprises Samuel L. Jackson With Birthday Cake at The Piano Lesson
Starring as Doaker, Jackson celebrated his 74th birthday December 21.
Article | By Margaret Hall | October 14, 2022
Reviews: What Do Critics Think About Broadway's The Piano Lesson?
Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Brooks, and more star at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
Article | By Leah Putnam | October 13, 2022
Broadway Revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson Opens October 13
Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Brooks, and more star at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
Article | By Leah Putnam | September 28, 2022
Samuel L. Jackson Enjoys The Piano Lesson So Much That He Worries About Missing A Line
The actor talked about starring in the Broadway revival and watching the growth of his co-star John David Washington on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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The August Wilson Cycle in Pictures: The Piano Lesson - 1990
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