August Wilson, The Piano Lesson

The Surprising Artwork That Inspired Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson,’ a New Movie Based on August Wilson’s Award-Winning Play
A Romare Bearden print served as a starting point for the American playwright's 1987 drama, which follows a Black family's struggle to decide the fate of an ancestral heirloom
‘The Piano Lesson' Star Danielle Deadwyler on How August Wilson's Plays Are ‘Love Letters to Black America' and Being ‘Open' to Superhero Movies
Danielle Deadwyler is a force of nature. The versatile actor's career has skyrocketed in recent years, with roles that span genres and defy expectations. In 2024 alone, Deadwyler took on a staggering five projects,
The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’
Regardless of your familiarity with Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle, “The Piano Lesson” is a worthwhile, captivating and moving watch full of charismatic performers.
Denzel Washington and his sons adapt 'The Piano Lesson,' a classic family drama, with respect
The father produces, son Malcolm Washington directs, and son John David Washington stars in a worthy film version of the profound August Wilson play.
Samuel L. Jackson revitalizes ‘The Piano Lesson’ legacy with Washington family
Samuel L. Jackson's return to "The Piano Lesson" helps transform August Wilson's play into a contemporary cinematic experience.
Malcolm Washington and Family Bring August Wilson's ‘The Piano Lesson' to the Screen
Washington adapted the play for his feature film directorial debut starring his brother, John David Washington, and family friend Samuel L. Jackson.
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'The Piano Lesson' is about legacy — for the family at its center and the Washingtons bringing it to theaters
Storied actor Denzel Washington has taken on the project of adapting August Wilson’s cycle of 10 plays that portray ...
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‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: August Wilson Back on Screen
It’s an instrument in two senses: You can play it, but it also carries its own will. The playwright August Wilson ...
TV Talk: Netflix’s ‘Piano Lesson’ director seeks to honor Hill District, August Wilson
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming month. ^ The second Pittsburgh-set ...
Review: 'The Piano Lesson' is a mixed bag
Film critic Peter Travers reviews "The Piano Lesson," now in theaters in advance of its Netflix debut on Nov. 22.
‘The Piano Lesson’: a family affair focused on a precious heirloom
“The Piano Lesson” is one of the 10 plays that make up playwright August Wilson’s “Pittsburgh Cycle.” Each play ...
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Listen to the Full Prologue from CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
Fans of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club know that the party starts early at the August Wilson Theatre. As audiences arrive, ...