Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Whiteclawboy123
Swing Joined: 9/26/21
#1Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 1:51pm
Apparently they plan on announcing tonight during the Tony Awards. But looks like someone jumped the gun and put tickets onsale.
https://seatgeek.com/slave-play-tickets?aid=34&pid=12800577804&gid=121613641376&rid=aud-408364254371:dsa-655640877334&dt=m&ap=&adId=516128720063&loc_interest=&loc_physical=9004286&n=g&mt=b&ext=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMCKBhDAARIsAG-2Eu_HRoiyguvR2yY_hqBrF_Uc_ht-SRRgRMDrxSPOR-C7Fsvl5iLWHaUaApnOEALw_wcB
Dolly80
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/11
#2Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 1:52pm
Wow, if it doesn’t win Best Play, this will be mighty awkward.
I’m sure it will by the way- but never say never.
#3Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 1:55pm
Hmm. It's slated for a production in Los Angeles but now I'm torn....
#4Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 1:58pmAre they just hoping people like it more now than they did before?
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#6Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:00pmWhile I found it brilliant, it's a hard play to LIKE.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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#7Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:02pmThis is incredible news. Can’t wait to see it again!
#8Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:10pmAlso, hopefully they will film it for streaming like they should have in the first place.
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#9Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:16pmI’d rather eat glass than sit through this again and further boost the playwright’s already insufferable ego.
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#10Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:30pm
Dolly80 said: "Wow, if it doesn’t win Best Play, this will be mighty awkward."
Not necessarily awkward. Awards aren't the be-all-end-all for which shows should/could/will get return engagements. Especially in a year like this.
I'm sure the producers feel that it has a better chance this time around for a variety of reasons - whether they're right or not, is a different question.
#11Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:39pm
I also think that Jordan may feel that, as the owner of the only theatre the name of which celebrates a black theatrical figure, it is appropriate to make the venue available for those following in Wilson's footsteps if not legacy.
#12Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:44pm^ It took me a good two minutes to figure out your last post lol.
Dolly80
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/11
#13Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:49pmI LOVED this play by the way.. but it feels like it’s return is based on the Best Play win… which is risky. I think The Inheritance should win personally. I’m very sad it didn’t have the impact in MYC it did in London
#14Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:02pm
Jordan Catalano said: "^ It took me a good two minutes to figure out your last post lol."
Good!
#15Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:07pm
I read this play for a college class... it is WEIRD to say the least, but hey, it did make me think.
Is the Wilson run open-ended or another limited engagement like 2019-20?
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Updated On: 9/26/21 at 03:07 PM
#16Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:14pm
Thought it was unpolished and incredibly shallow on the issues it tried desperately to (but unable to adequately) address despite the raves it got. Still good to see a commercial play resume performances in this day and age. The Sound Inside was easily the best play out of all the nominees, nothing profusely melodramatic nor intellectually condescending. The great performances elevated the already stellar script.
Updated On: 9/26/21 at 03:14 PM
#17Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:17pmIt looks like is down now
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#18Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:46pm
I loved this play and this production on Broadway but what sense could this possibly make? Didn't this already lose quite a bit of money? Without some kind of major star... why would anyone think they could attract a larger audience... particularly in a post-Covid environment?
Jesus saves. I spend.
#19Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:53pm
KJisgroovy said: "I loved this play and this production on Broadway but what sense could this possibly make? Didn't this already lose quite a bit of money? Without some kind of major star... why would anyone think they could attract a larger audience... particularly in a post-Covid environment?"
I have a feeling it is to film it, much like the reason Waitress came back.
#20Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 4:23pm
Dancingthrulife2 said: "Thought it was unpolished and incredibly shallow on the issues it tried desperately to (but unable to adequately) address despite the raves it got. Still good to see a commercial play resume performances in this day and age. The Sound Inside was easily the best play out of all the nominees, nothing profusely melodramatic nor intellectually condescending. The great performances elevated the already stellar script."
Yeah, not sure about the demand for this. The grosses were low and the show was heavily comped. It limped along through its “extension.” I really liked this play but it definitely felt like his senior thesis. The issues touched on were done in a very heavy handed yet superficial way. The show was provocative, well cast and well-designed which elevated the text.
I think Harris is more interested in being a celebrity than a writer.
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#21Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 4:41pm
“I think Harris is more interested in being a celebrity than a writer.”
Truer words were never spoken.
Lunalaaaaaaaa
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/21
#22Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 5:08pm
I was expecting The Rose Tattoo or Ferryman.
Do we know where The Piano Lesson will be going?
Alexander Lamar
Broadway Star Joined: 2/16/16
#23Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 5:21pm
Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "I was expecting The Rose Tattoo or Ferryman.
Do we know where The Piano Lesson will be going?"
The Piano Lesson is going to be on Broadway!?!?!?
Lunalaaaaaaaa
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/21
#24Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 5:27pm
Alexander Lamar said: "Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "I was expecting The Rose Tattoo or Ferryman.
Do we know where The Piano Lesson will be going?"
The Piano Lesson is going to be on Broadway!?!?!?"
Yes indeed!!!
www.broadway.com/shows/the-piano-lesson/
Alexander Lamar
Broadway Star Joined: 2/16/16
#25Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre
Posted: 9/26/21 at 5:32pm
Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "Alexander Lamar said: "Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "I was expecting The Rose Tattoo or Ferryman.
Do we know where The Piano Lesson will be going?"
The Piano Lesson is going to be on Broadway!?!?!?"
Yes indeed!!!
www.broadway.com/shows/the-piano-lesson/"
Wowwwww I totally missed that. Thank you!
