August Wilson
Date of Death: October 02, 2005 (60)
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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August Wilson was an American playwright. He has been referred to as the "theater's poet of Black America". He is best known for a series of ten plays collectively called The Pittsburgh Cycle, which chronicle the experiences and heritage of the African-American community in the 20th century. Plays in the series include, Jitney (1982), Fences (1984), Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984), Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986), The Piano Lesson (1987), King Hedley II (1999). Two of his plays received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and two of his other works won the Tony Award for Best Play. In 2006 Wilson was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.
August Wilson Photos
From left, actors James Pickens Jr., Henry Simmons, Sophina Brown and Wren Brown attend the opening night performance of August Wilson’s �"Jitney†at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on Nov. 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
11/25/2019
From: Photo Flash: Tony-Winning Revival Of August Wilson's JITNEY Opens At Center Theater Group
From left, actors Lakisha May, Larry Powell, Devere Rogers and Charrell Mack attend the opening night performance of August Wilson’s �"Jitney†at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on Nov. 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
11/25/2019
From: Photo Flash: Tony-Winning Revival Of August Wilson's JITNEY Opens At Center Theater Group
Nija Okoro and Amari Cheatom after the opening night performance of August Wilson’s �"Jitney†at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on Nov. 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
11/25/2019
From: Photo Flash: Tony-Winning Revival Of August Wilson's JITNEY Opens At Center Theater Group
Laila C. Stewart performs during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on March 11, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
03/12/2019
From: Photo Flash: Inside the 2019 August Wilson Monologue Competition At Mark Taper Forum
Ray Anthony Thomas, Keith Randolph Smith, Anthony Chisholm, John Douglas Thompson, Brandon J. Dirden, Carra Patterson, Andre Holland, Michael Potts, Harvy Blanks during August Wilson's 'Jitney' Broadway opening night curtain call at Samuel J. Friedman The
Date:
12/30/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Take a Look Back on 2017's Top Curtain Call Moments!
The full company of August Wilson''s SEVEN GUITARS at Two River Theater: Charlie Hudson III (Red Carter), Brittany Bellizeare (Ruby), Crystal A. Dickinson (Louise), Jason Dirden (Canewell), Kevin Mambo (Floyd Barton), Christina Acosta Robinson (Vera), and
Date:
09/15/2015
From: Photo Flash: First Look at SEVEN GUITARS at Two River Theater
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Chris Butler (110 In The Shade on Broadway, Yellowman, Stick Fly, You Can’t Take It With You) as Caesar Wilks in August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean. Butler is nominated for an Ovation Award for Best Featured in a Play. Photo Credit: Ed Kriege
Date:
09/13/2012
From: Photo Flash: Rubicon Theatre Honored with Eight 2012 Ovation Award Nominations
August Wilson Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Play
August Wilson, Radio Golf
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Best American Play
August Wilson, Radio Golf
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Play
August Wilson, Radio Golf
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play
August Wilson, Gem of the Ocean
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Olivier Awards - 2002 - The BBC Award for Best New Play
August WilsonJitney
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Play
August Wilson, King Hedley II
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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding New Play
August Wilson, Jitne
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Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - The American Express Tribute
August Wilson
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Best Play
August Wilson, Jitney
The Pulitzer Prize - 2000 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
August Wilson, King Hedley II
The Pulitzer Prize - 2000 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
August Wilson, King Hedley II
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Play
August Wilson, Seven Guitars
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Play
August Wilson, Seven Guitars
The Pulitzer Prize - 1995 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
August Wilson, Seven Guitars
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best American Play
August Wilson, Two Trains Running
The Pulitzer Prize - 1992 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
August Wilson, Two Trains Running
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Play
August Wilson, Two Trains Running
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Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding New Play
August Wilson, The Piano Lesson
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Play
August Wilson, The Piano Lesson
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1990 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
August WilsonThe Piano Lesson
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Play
August Wilson, The Piano Lesson
The Pulitzer Prize - 1989 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
August Wilson, The Piano Lesson
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding New Play
August Wilson, Joe Turner's Come and Gone
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1988 - Best Play
August Wilson, Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Play
August Wilson, Joe Turner's Come and Gone
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Play
August Wilson, Fences
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
August Wilson, Fences
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1987 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
August Wilson, Fences
winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Play
August Wilson, Fences
Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Play
August Wilson, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1985 - Best Play
August Wilson, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Play
August Wilson, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
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August Wilson News
POTUS, a World Premiere & More Set for Trinity Rep 2024-25 Season
Trinity Repertory Company has unveiled its 61st season. Learn how to purchase tickets!
CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Cancels Today's Matinee Due to Cast Illness
Today's April 24th matinee performance of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has been cancelled due to cast illness.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Celebrates 10 Years in Baltimore and Announces Its 2024-2025 Season
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of CSC in Baltimore with their 2024-2025 season. Discover the exciting lineup of shows and join the festivities marking a decade of exceptional theater.
Cast Set For THE COFFIN MAKER World Premiere At Pittsburgh Public Theater
Discover the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of THE COFFIN MAKER at Pittsburgh Public Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: CABARET Cast Serves Double the Red Carpet Looks on Opening Weekend
Rebecca Frecknall's production of Cabaret celebrated not one, but two opening nights at the August Wilson Theatre and you can check out photos of all of the best fashions from both nights here.
Video: Bebe Neuwirth Talks Returning to Broadway with CABARET on CBS MORNINGS
Bebe Neuwirth, who is currently playing the role of Fraulein Schneider in the Broadway revival of Cabaret, visited CBS Mornings on Tuesday. She discussed her return to Broadway after ten years away, and what she loves about the show and this production in particular. Watch the interview here!
Theater Resources Unlimited Meet The Coaches 2024 Virtual Workshop
Join Theater Resources Unlimited's Meet the Coaches 2024, a virtual workshop for actors preparing for the TRU Audition.
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin to Talk CABARET on TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA This Friday
Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin on TODAY with Hoda and Jenna this week! On Friday April 26, the Cabaret stars will be on TODAY to talk the new production, which is currently running at the August Wilson Theatre. The program airs 10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT on NBC.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Review Roundup: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Opens on Broadway
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club opened tonight at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway. Check out what the critics had to say here!
Video: Watch Highlights from CABARET on Broadway
Watch highlights from Cabaret on Broadway here!
Video: A Conversation with NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN Actress Toni Martin
Toni Martin, who plays Sephronia in “Nina Simone: Four Women,” discusses the production and her history with the Rep in the video here.
Video: Redmayne, Rankin, Neuwirth, and More Talk CABARET on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
Watch Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Bebe Neuwirth, and more discuss starring in the immersive production of Cabaret to Broadway in the video here!
Congo Square's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED Begins Tomorrow
Broadway In Chicago and Congo Square Theatre have announced the Chicago premiere of August Wilson's autobiographical show, HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, begins tomorrow Saturday, April 20.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 22, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Review: KING HEDLEY II at A Noise Within
KING HEDLEY II is the eighth and quite possibly bleakest play of August Wilson’s Century Cycle. Pasadena’s A Noise Within is committed to producing the entire cycle, and ANW’s production, under the direction of frequent Wilson helmsman Gregg T. Daniel, wrestles with it valiantly.
Photos: First Look at Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin & More in CABARET
Get a first look at photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and more in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
What You Need to Know About the CABARET Prologue
The current revival of Cabaret just opened on Broadway at The August Wilson Theatre- a space that has been transformed into the Kit Kat Club, with an in-the-round auditorium and sinfully dreamlike spaces. To get the full experience, you've gotta show up for the Prologue. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!
Keen Company to Present DIRECTORFEST in May At Theatre Row
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August Wilson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has August Wilson written?
August Wilson has written 15 shows including Fences (Playwright), Joe Turner's Come and Gone (Playwright), Urban Blight (Bookwriter), The Piano Lesson (Playwright), Two Trains Running (Playwright), Seven Guitars (Playwright), Jitney (Playwright), King Hedley II (Playwright), Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Playwright), Gem of the Ocean (Playwright), Seven Guitars (Playwright), Two Trains Running (Playwright), King Hedley II (Playwright), Radio Golf (Playwright), How I Learned What I Learned (Playwright).
What awards has August Wilson been nominated for?
August Wilson has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "Radio Golf," Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Radio Golf," Best Play (Tony Awards) for "Radio Golf," Best Play (Tony Awards) for "Gem of the Ocean," The BBC Award for Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for "Jitney," Best Play (Tony Awards) for "King Hedley II," Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "Jitney," Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Jitney," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for "King Hedley II," Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Seven Guitars," Best Play (Tony Awards) for "Seven Guitars," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for "Seven Guitars," Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Two Trains Running," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for "Two Trains Running," Best Play (Tony Awards) for "Two Trains Running," Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "The Piano Lesson," Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "The Piano Lesson," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for "The Piano Lesson," Best Play (Tony Awards) for "The Piano Lesson," Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," Best Play (Tony Awards) for "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Fences," John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Fences," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for "Fences," Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," and Best Play (Tony Awards) for "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."
What awards has August Wilson won?
August Wilson has won several awards for his plays. Some of his notable awards include the Best American Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Radio Golf," the BBC Award for Best New Play from the Olivier Awards for "Jitney," and the Outstanding New Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "Jitney." He has also received the American Express Tribute from the Helen Hayes Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "The Piano Lesson" and "Fences," and the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Fences." Additionally, Wilson has won multiple Best Play awards from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for plays such as "Jitney," "Seven Guitars," "Two Trains Running," "The Piano Lesson," "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."
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