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August Wilson Will Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Playwright August Wilson will be honored posthumously with the 2,799th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn more about the honor and how to stream the ceremony here!

Video: Why Malcolm Washington Made THE PIANO LESSON As His Directorial Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024

Filmmaker Malcolm Washington recently visited CBS Mornings to discuss his new film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson and explained why he chose to make this project for his directorial debut.

Photos: John David Washington, Denzel Washington, & More Attend THE PIANO LESSON Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2024

Danielle Deadwyler, John David Washington, Denzel Washington, and more attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Piano Lesson. Take a look at photos from the LA premiere here.

Video: THE PIANO LESSON New Trailer Featuring John David Washington
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2024

Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for The Piano Lesson, the new film adaptation of the August Wilson play. The film will be available on Netflix starting November 22. Watch the new trailer here.

Video: John David Washington Shares Challenges of Reprising THE PIANO LESSON Role in Film Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

John David Washington, who appeared as Boy Willie in the 2023 Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, is reprising the role in the new film adaptation and recently shared some of the challenges of bringing the show to the screen. Watch the interview now!

Video: THE PIANO LESSON Director and Cast Discuss New Film Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024

The Piano Lesson director Malcolm Washington and stars John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler all visited Good Morning America to discuss and preview the highly anticipated film adaptation of the August Wilson play. Watch the interview now!

Video: Samuel L. Jackson Discusses New Scenes in THE PIANO LESSON Film
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024

Samuel L. Jackson is shedding light on the upcoming film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson over the years. The actor visited Good Morning America this week and discussed the difference between Wilson's original material and what is on display in the film. Watch the interview now!

Video: Samuel L. Jackson Previews THE PIANO LESSON, Shares New Clip on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 22, 2024

Samuel L. Jackson visited The Tonight Show on Monday, where he previewed Malcolm Washington's upcoming film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson. Jackson also shared a short clip from the film, which can be seen as part of the interview. Watch it now!

Santa Fe International Film Festival To Honor Actor Bryan Cranston With Lifetime Achievement Award
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024

The Santa Fe International Film Festival will honor Bryan Cranston with its Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his contributions to film and television.

THE PIANO LESSON Cast to Receive The Gotham Awards Ensemble Tribute
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that The Piano Lesson, directed by Malcolm Washington and co-written by Washington and  Virgil Williams, will receive The 2024 Gotham Awards Ensemble Tribute at the 34th Annual Gotham Awards Ceremony, taking place live and in person on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 12, 2024
by - Sep 12, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Denzel Washington Reveals Next August Wilson Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 11, 2024

In a new interview, producers Denzel Washington and Todd Black shed some light on their ambitions to adapt the whole of Wilson's American Century Cycle. With three already under their belts, they revealed the next play making the jump from stage to screen.

Photos: Inside the International Premiere of THE PIANO LESSON Film
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 11, 2024

On Tuesday, September 10th, Netflix's THE PIANO LESSON had its international premiere at Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theater. Take a look at the photos from the event here! 

Malcolm Washington and John David Washington to Receive Honors for THE PIANO LESSON at Chicago International Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024

Malcolm Washington, director and co-writer of the upcoming adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, along with star John David Washington will be honored at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival for their work on the film, which is also set to open the festival.

Review Roundup: THE PIANO LESSON Film- How Does It Live Up to August Wilson's Play?
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2024

Reviews have begun to trickle in for Malcolm Washington's big-screen adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival this past weekend.

THE PIANO LESSON to Make World Premiere at Telluride Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 29, 2024

Malcolm Washington's film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson will have its world premiere screening this weekend at the Telluride Film Festival. The screening comes ahead of its limited theatrical release on November 8 and its Netflix streaming release on November 22.

Photos/Video: THE PIANO LESSON Trailer With John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2024

Netflix has released the official trailer and new photos for The Piano Lesson, the upcoming film adaptation of August Wilson's play in his American Century Cycle. The film is directed and co-written by Malcolm Washington in his feature directorial debut.

Netflix Releases Teaser Art for THE PIANO LESSON Film; Trailer Coming Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2024

Netflix has just released the teaser art, along with new details, for the highly anticipated film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, which will be released later this year. The official trailer for the film will debut Wednesday, August 20th at 6:30 am PT.

Vintage Theatre Productions Presents The Regional Premiere of THE INHERITANCE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023

The Inheritance transposes EM Forster's novel Howard's End to 21st Century New York.  Decades after the AIDS epidemic, three generations of gay men grapple with the tragedy of their past and what it means for their future. This two-part epic explores healing, class divide and what it means to call a place home.

Taraji P. Henson to Lead Film Adaption of Alessandro Camon's TIME ALONE Play
by Michael Major - Mar 16, 2022

Taraji P. Henson is set to star in a film adaption of Alessandro Camon’s acclaimed play, Time Alone. Producers include Todd Black and Suzanne Warren. The play originally ran at Theatre 2 at the Los Angeles Theatre Center 2017 starring Tonya Pinkins and Alex Hernandez.