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The Piano Lesson Revival

Opened: October 13, 2022
Closing: January 29, 2023

The Piano Lesson - 2022 - Broadway History , Info & More

The Piano Lesson is set in Pittsburgh's Hill District in 1936. A brother and sister are locked in a war over the fate of a family heirloom: a piano carved with the faces of their ancestors. Only by revisiting history can the siblings endeavor to move forward. Directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson, The Piano Lesson is a part of August Wilson's American Century Cycle, which chronicles the Black experience throughout the 20th Century over the course of ten plays.

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‘The Piano Lesson’ Broadway Review: Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington & Danielle Brooks Rouse The Ghosts In A Spirited Revival
7 / 10

There's abundant magic still in The Piano Lesson, August Wilson's grand, 1987 Pulitzer Prize winning tale of a Black family torn between legacy and ambition, the past and the future, and, it's not an overstatement to note, between life and death.In the new beautifully performed production opening on Broadway tonight at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, first-time Broadway director LaTanya Richardson Jackson unveils a great deal of that magic - and not always in the places you'd expect. Yes, there are the flashes of the supernatural visitations and omens that the playwright mined from Blues mythology and African American folklore, but the magic Jackson conjures from her cast is one of the most impressive displays currently on Broadway

THE PIANO LESSON Finds a Valuable Tune — Review
6 / 10

Ray Fisher comes through as a stealth MVP, playing Boy Willie's dim-witted sidekick Lymon. Fisher understands the universal imperative that all anyone ever wanted was a tall, handsome man, slightly dumb but naturally kind. A scene left alone with Brooks shows what the production could've been, had it leaned into one-on-one relations all the way instead of merely dipping into archetypes. April Matthis and Trai Byers are very fun as a would-be preacher and a good-time gal, respectively, both mixing horniness and passes at respectability to great comic effect. But this winds up being Michael Potts' show, despite what his role as the family drunkle Wining Boy might try to lock him into. A rowdy jumble of amiability, liquor, and exhaustion, it's impossible to take your eyes off him, or wonder what he's doing whenever not around.

THE PIANO LESSON to be Filmed for the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2023

The Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson will be filmed for the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives. See how to purchase tickets to The Piano Lesson, and more!

THE PIANO LESSON Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - January 29, 2023

On January 29, the Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson concludes its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, having played 27 previews and 124 regular performances. The production is the highest grossing revival of a play on Broadway and the highest grossing Wilson production on Broadway ever.

Prop Piano in THE PIANO LESSON on Broadway to be Donated to The Smithsonian
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 24, 2023

The titular prop piano in the hit Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson will be donated to The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture after the culmination of the production’s recently-extended run.

Photos: Oprah Winfrey, Billy Porter, Anne Hathaway, and More Visit THE PIANO LESSON
by Bruce Glikas - January 20, 2023

The Piano Lesson on Broadway has seen several notable guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Billy Porter, Anne Hathaway, and more! BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture photos of the guests backstage with members of the cast. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Robert De Niro, Lucy Liu & More Stars Attend THE PIANO LESSON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 6, 2023

See photos of Robert De Niro, Lucy Liu and many more stars attending The Piano Lesson on Broadway!

VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Tried to Get Her Daughter In THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical
by Michael Major - January 4, 2023

Danielle Brooks appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night to discuss starring in The Piano Lesson and filming the movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple. During the interview, Brooks revealed that she tried to get her daughter to film a scene in The Color Purple movie but it ended up being an 'epic fail.' Watch the video now!

THE PIANO LESSON Becomes Highest Grossing August Wilson Play on Broadway in History
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 3, 2023

The Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson has officially become the highest grossing Wilson play on Broadway in history.

Trai Byers to Play Final Performance in THE PIANO LESSON This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 3, 2023

Casting changes have been announced through the end of the extended run of The Piano Lesson on Broadway, which concludes on January 29, 2023. See how to purchase tickets and more.

THE PIANO LESSON Might Transfer to the West End in 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - December 24, 2022

According to a tweet from Deadline Hollywood columnist and International Editor at Large Baz Bamigboye, rumour has it that The Piano Lesson starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks could transfer to the West End in 2023.

VIDEO: LaTanya Richardson Jackson & THE PIANO LESSON Cast Sit Down With Robin Roberts on GMA
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022

Latanya Richardson and the cast of The Piano Lesson, including Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, and John David Washington, sat down with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America to open up about the revival. Watch the video of the interview now!

Photos: Reverend Al Sharpton Surprises Samuel L. Jackson With Birthday Cake at THE PIANO LESS
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2022

Last night, December 21, at the hit Broadway revival of The Piano Lesson, Reverend Al Sharpton surprised star Samuel L. Jackson on his birthday with a cake at the curtain call. Check out photos from the evening here!

Photos: Taraji P. Henson and Natasha Lyonne Visit THE PIANO LESSON on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - December 19, 2022

Natasha Lyonne, who starred with The Piano Lesson's Danielle Brooks in Orange is the New Black, and Taraji P. Henson visited the cast of The Piano Lesson backstage after seeing the play on Broadway last week. The Piano Lesson is currently scheduled to run through January 29, 2023. Check out the photos here!

Photos: David Hyde Pierce Visits THE PIANO LESSON on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - December 17, 2022

Tony Award-winner David Hyde Pierce visited the cast of The Piano Lesson backstage after seeing the play on Broadway this week. The Piano Lesson is currently scheduled to run through January 2023.

Video: Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson & More Discuss THE PIANO LESSON at SiriusXM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2022

Watch the cast of Broadway’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ including Samuel L. Jackson, wife and director, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, co-stars John David Washington, Danielle Brooks, Michael Potts and April Matthis sit down with Urban View host Mike Muse before an audience at SiriusXM studios.

VIDEO: Samuel L. Jackson Discusses the Original PIANO LESSON Production on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - November 21, 2022

Samuel L. Jackson appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss appearing on Broadway in The Piano Lesson. During the interview, they discussed the show's success and Jackson looked back on his experience in the original production of the play. Watch the new interview video now!

THE PIANO LESSON Extended Through January 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2022

The Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson will be extended by popular demand -- through January 29, 2023. The Piano Lesson remains the highest grossing revival of a play on Broadway.

VIDEO: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Reveals What She Wants PIANO LESSON Audiences to Take Away From the Play on FALLON
by Michael Major - November 3, 2022

LaTanya Richardson Jackson appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss directing The Piano Lesson on Broadway. During the interview, Jackson discussed what she hopes audiences take away from the play after they see it. Watch the new video interview now!

Words From The Wings: April Matthis of THE PIANO LESSON Shares Her Backstage Routine
by Stephi Wild - November 4, 2022

We're chatting with April Matthis of The Piano Lesson! She told us all about her backstage routine, must-haves, and more!

VIDEO: John David Washington Reveals His PIANO LESSON Pre-Show Ritual on LIVE! WITH KELLY & RYAN
by Michael Major - October 24, 2022

John David Washington appeared on LIVE! With Kelly & Ryan to discuss making his Broadway debut in The Piano Lesson. During the interview, Washington revealed his pre-show ritual, which arrives arrives at the theatre an hour and a half early to do. Watch a video clip from the interview now!

The Piano Lesson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Piano Lesson has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1990, Off-Broadway which opened in 2012 and Broadway which opened in 2022.
The Piano Lesson has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.
The Piano Lesson has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Danielle Brooks and Ray Fisher, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Japhy Weideman, Outstanding Revival of a Play (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Wig and Hair (Drama Desk Awards) for Cookie Jordan, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Danielle Brooks and John David Washington, Outstanding Revival of a Play (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Danielle Brooks, and Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Michael Potts.
The Piano Lesson has won several awards, including the Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Danielle Brooks and Ray Fisher. Japhy Weideman won the Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards), while Cookie Jordan won the Outstanding Wig and Hair (Drama Desk Awards). The production itself won the Outstanding Revival of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) and the Outstanding Revival of a Play (Drama League Awards). Additionally, Danielle Brooks and John David Washington both received the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards). The show also garnered recognition at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, with Danielle Brooks and Michael Potts winning the Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play category.

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