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Book Synopsis: The revival of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play starring Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, and John David Washington is now on Broadway!
Winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, this modern American classic is about family, and the legacy of slavery in America. August Wilson has already given the American theater such spell-binding plays about the black experience in 20th-century America as Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Fences. In his second Pulitzer Prize-winner, The Piano Lesson, Wilson has fashioned perhaps his most haunting and dramatic work.
At the heart of the play stands the ornately carved upright piano which, as the Charles family's prized, hard-won possession, has been gathering dust in the parlor of Berniece Charles's Pittsburgh home. When Boy Willie, Berniece's exuberant brother, bursts into her life with his dream of buying the same Mississippi land that his family had worked as slaves, he plans to sell their antique piano for the hard cash he needs to stake his future. But Berniece refuses to sell, clinging to the piano as a reminder of the history that is their family legacy. This dilemma is the real "piano lesson," reminding us that blacks are often deprived both of the symbols of their past and of opportunity in the present.
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Experience the powerful revival of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "The Piano Lesson," now gracing the stages of Broadway. With an all-star cast including Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, and John David Washington, this modern American classic will leave you captivated from start to finish. Winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, this production delves into the intricate themes of family and the enduring legacy of slavery in America.
Get ready to be enthralled as August Wilson, a master of profound storytelling, takes you on a mesmerizing journey. Building on his previous acclaimed works like "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and "Fences," Wilson crafts "The Piano Lesson" as his haunting and dramatic masterpiece. Set against the backdrop of a beautifully ornate, hand-carved upright piano, this play explores the complex dynamics of the Charles family and the struggles they face.
Centuries of history and the weight of the past intersect in this remarkable tale. When Berniece's spirited brother, Boy Willie, arrives with an audacious dream of reclaiming the same Mississippi land their ancestors toiled on as slaves, he sees the Charles family's beloved piano as a means to an opportunity-filled future. However, as Berniece clings to the instrument as a symbol of their roots, an intense emotional conflict ensues. This compelling dilemma serves as the core of "The Piano Lesson," shedding light on the challenging realities faced by black communities both past and present.
Don't miss this extraordinary theatrical experience that combines riveting storytelling, outstanding performances, and thought-provoking themes. Immerse yourself in the profound legacy of August Wilson's extraordinary work. Book your tickets today for "The Piano Lesson" on Broadway and join us on this unforgettable journey.
Book your tickets today to witness the brilliance of "The Piano Lesson" and immerse yourself in August Wilson's poignant exploration of family, history, and the black experience in America.
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