Articles for tag: African-American stories, August Wilson, Broadway adaptation, classic play adaptation, Corey Hawkins, Danielle Deadwyler, Denzel Washington, Erykah Badu, film production, heritage and legacy, John David Washington

The Piano Lesson: A Powerful Revival of August Wilson’s Classic Play

Set in 1936 Pittsburgh, The Piano Lesson follows the Charles family as they confront their past, embodied in a priceless family heirloom—a piano that tells the story of their ancestors. The play centers on the conflict between brother and sister, Boy Willie and Berniece, over whether to sell the piano for land or keep it ...