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How I Learned What I Learned Revival 2013

Opened: November 24, 2013
Closing: December 29, 2013

How I Learned What I Learned - 2013 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

In this solo show, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson shares stories about his first few jobs, a stint in jail, an early relationship, his first kiss, his foray into cinema, and the friends he has had his entire life. Directed by long-time collaborator Todd Kreidler and featuring Ruben Santiago-Hudson, director of the acclaimed The Piano Lesson, How I Learned What I Learned charts one man's journey of self-discovery through adversity, and what it means to be a black artist in America.

A New York Premiere from Signature's 2006-07 Playwright-in-Residence.


How I Learned What I Learned - 2013 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Review: Santiago-Hudson Beautifully Recreates August Wilson in HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED
by Michael Dale - November 27, 2013


Ruben Santiago-Hudson fills in for the playwright in a captivating evening of remembrances August Wilson created for himself.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Signature Theatre's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED
by Jennifer Broski - November 25, 2013


Signature Theatre presents the New York Premiere of August Wilson's How I Learned What I Learned, co-conceived with and directed by Todd Kreidler, in collaboration with and featuring Tony Award-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. The show opened last night, November 24 in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues), and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the big opening below!

Photo Flash: Ruben Santiago-Hudson Stars in Signature Theatre's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2013


Signature Theatre presents the New York Premiere of August Wilson's How I Learned What I Learned, co-conceived with and directed by Todd Kreidler, in collaboration with and featuring Tony Award-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Now in performances, the production will now play through Sunday, December 29. Opening night is tonight, November 24 in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). BroadwayWorld has a first look at Santiago-Hudson in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Ruben Santiago-Hudson in Signature Theatre's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013


Signature Theatre presents the New York Premiere of August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, co-conceived with and directed by Todd Kreidler, in collaboration with and featuring Tony Award-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Now in performances, the production will now play through Sunday, December 29. Opening night is November 24 in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). BroadwayWorld has a first look at Santiago-Hudson in action below!

STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal for Signature Theatre's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED
by Nicole Rosky - November 5, 2013


Signature Theatre's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) New York Premiere of August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, co-conceived with and directed by Todd Kreidler, and featuring Tony Award-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson begins performances on November 5, and will now play through Sunday, December 22. In the video below, go inside the first day of rehearsal with the cast!

Tickets Now on Sale for Signature Theatre's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED
by Tyler Peterson - October 1, 2013


Signature Theatre has announced that tickets are now on sale for the New York Premiere of August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, co-conceived with and directed by Todd Kreidler, and featuring Tony Award-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. All tickets for the initial run of the production are $25 as part of the Signature Ticket Initiative: A Generation of Access. The production runs November 5 through December 15, 2013 with a November 24 opening night in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).

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How I Learned What I Learned - 2013 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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2014 The Lortels Outstanding Solo Show 0

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