August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
April 11-May 3
Rouse Theatre [Eden Park]
Directed by Lou Bellamy
August Wilson’s explosive, award-winning play is a gripping story of family, legacy and the choices that define us. During the Great Depression, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie clash over the fate of the family’s cherished, heirloom piano. Decorated with intricate carvings done by their enslaved ancestor, she treasures the piano’s storied history, and he sees it as the means to a more prosperous life. The ghosts of the past collide with the promise of the future in this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece from August Wilson’s epic American Century Cycle that explores the complexities of identity and belonging. Advisory: THE PIANO LESSON is recommended for older teenage and adult audiences. As conflicts arise around the fate of their family’s heirloom piano, characters use adult language (including frequent use of the n-word) and explore mature topics including racism, death, murder, illegal activity, sex and violence.
- In preview Sat, April 11 at 7:30pm
- In preview Tue-Wed, April 14-15 at 7:30pm
- Thu-Fri, April 16-17 at 7:30pm
- Sat, April 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sun, April 19 at 2pm
- Tue-Fri, April 21-24 at 7:30pm
- Sat, April 25 at 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sun, April 26 at 2pm
- Tue, April 28 at 7:30pm
- Wed, April 29 at 1pm & 6:30pm
- Thu-Fri, April 20-May 1 at 7:30pm
- Sat, May 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sun, May 3 at 2pm
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