P. Wilson News

August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON Will Now Open at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre Rather Than the St. James

by Stephi Wild — July 26, 2022

The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson will now play the Ethel Barrymore Theatre for its 17-week engagement.

Film Creator Exposes Wrongful Conviction: FINDING BETTY Documentary Calls For Justice In Alabama

by A.A. Cristi — July 22, 2022

An independent African-American filmmaker with a relentless pursuit of the truth and justice, Jean Adam, Jr, has produced a stunning documentary that makes a powerful case: an Alabama white woman has been unjustly imprisoned for 30 years.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Presents August Wilson's FENCES

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2022

August Wilson's groundbreaking Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award- winning drama Fences opens at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, the professional theatre on the campus of DeSales University.

BWW Review: JITNEY, Old Vic

by Franco Milazzo — June 16, 2022

August Wilson’s Jitney, a play about Black taxi drivers in Seventies Pittsburgh, last opened in London in October 2001.

2022 Breakout Artist Anne Wilson Takes Home Two K-LOVE Fan Awards

by Michael Major — June 6, 2022

Capitol CMG artist and songwriter, Anne Wilson, has been taking the music world by storm with the release of her debut album, My Jesus, this Spring.

2022 FREDDY Award Nominations Announced

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 12, 2022

Nominations for the 2022 FREDDY Awards were announced today, Thursday, May 12th, during the live broadcast of the on 69 News at Noon on WFMZ-TV.

BWW Previews: JITNEY at The Black Rep

by James Lindhorst — May 4, 2022

The St.

Kandi Burruss to Join Producing Team of THE PIANO LESSON on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 3, 2022

Kandi Burruss, the Grammy Award-winning singer / songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, star of “the Real Housewives of Atlanta” on BRAVO, and producer of Thoughts of a Colored Man, alongside Todd Tucker, announced today that they will be joining the producing team for The Piano Lesson on Broadw

The St. Louis Black Repertory Company to Present August Wilson's JITNEY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 29, 2022

The St.

Trai Byers, Ray Fisher, April Matthis & Michael Potts Join the Cast of THE PIANO LESSON Starring Samuel L. Jackson & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 26, 2022

Producers Brian Anthony Moreland, Sonia Friedman and Tom Kirdahy announced additional cast for the revival of August Wilson’s seminal, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama The Piano Lesson, the first Broadway revival in more than 30 years since the play’s Main Stem premiere in 1990.

Ann Wilson Releases Cover Of Queen's 'Love of My Life' with Vince Gill

by Michael Major — April 20, 2022

Ann Wilson releases the breathtaking rendition of Queen’s “Love of My Life,” featuring vocals from Vince Gill.

BWW Review: GEM OF THE OCEAN at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

by Steve Murray — April 14, 2022

August Wilson's powerful drama of racial unrest in Pittsburgh circa 1905 seems exceptionally prescient these days, confirming that the struggle for equality and freedom are a constant for African Americans that shapes their everyday lives in ways both subtle and overt.

Two New Shows Added To 2022 Summer Season At Indian Ranch

by A.A. Cristi — April 4, 2022

Indian Ranch announced that Ann Wilson of Heart is coming Saturday, July 23, 2022 and country a capella group Home Free will perform on Saturday, August 20, 2022.

Singer-Songwriter Anne Wilson Releases Latest Track, 'God Thing'

by Marissa Tomeo — April 1, 2022

Capitol CMG artist and songwriter Anne Wilson has released her latest single 'God Thing' available now.

Guitarist Anthony Wilson Announces Cinematic New Album

by Michael Major — March 31, 2022

His longtime main ensemble — Wilson on guitar and vocals accompanied by Blue Note recording artist Gerald Clayton on piano and keyboards, bassist David Piltchand Jay Bellerose on drums and percussion — helps bring the tales to life with these musical settings much as, say, Jonny Greenwood’s sc

THE PIANO LESSON, Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, & John David Washington, Will Arrive on Broadway This Fall

by Nicole Rosky — March 29, 2022

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Samuel L.

Ann Wilson Releases New Single 'A Moment in Heaven'

by Michael Major — March 29, 2022

Ann Wilson releases the brand-new single, ‘A Moment in Heaven’, taken from the upcoming album, Fierce Bliss.

Tony-Winning Musical PIPPIN Opens March 30 At Oakland University

by A.A. Cristi — March 22, 2022

Stephen Schwartz's Tony Award-winning 1972 musical Pippin celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and Oakland University's Department of Theatre is inviting you to join the Guardians of Splendor for some Fosse-inspired magic March 30 – April 3 in Varner Studio Theatre on the OU campus.

BWW Exclusive: Patrick Wilson Reminisces About MISS SAIGON

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 11, 2022

Moonfall star Patrick Wilson reminisced about his time in Miss Saigon during an interview with TFC's Yong Chavez.

Legendary Heart Vocalist Ann Wilson Announces New Album 'Fierce Bliss'

by Michael Major — February 8, 2022

Perhaps that is why the soul (and, indeed title) of her latest album, Fierce Bliss offers such universally entertaining, engaging, honest and safe harbor from these unpredictable times.