

The play is part of Wilson's 10-title 'American Century Cycle', which includes 'Fences' and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', both of which were adapted for the screen by Denzel Washington and Black. See who is up for the honor alongside Jessica Chastain, Ben Platt and Josh Groban. Executive producers are Constanza Romero, Jennifer Roth and Katia Washington. The nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards are here and weve got you covered for Broadways biggest night. 'The Piano Lesson' is produced by Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Academy Award nominee Todd Black. The film also stars Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts and Corey Hawkins. Winner of the 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, The Piano. Jackson, Danielle Brooks and John David Washington. Washington plays Boy Willie, Doaker's nephew, a role Jackson originated in the 1987 production.Īs per 'Variety', the Netflix adaptation, announced in 2021, is directed by Malcolm Washington from a screenplay he adapted with Virgil Williams. Directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson, The Piano Lesson stars Samuel L. Set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression, 'The Piano Lesson' follows the lives of the Charles family, a household led by Doaker Charles (Jackson), and an heirloom, the family piano, which is decorated with designs carved by an enslaved ancestor.

Jackson and John David Washington will star in the feature film, reprising their roles from the highly successful Broadway revival of Wilson's play, which recently concluded its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, reports 'Variety'. Russell’s next pic, John David Washington and New Regency are reuniting as Sources tell Deadline the Golden. LOS ANGELES: The all-star cast for Netflix's adaptation of August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' has been revealed. 5:00pm Mega EXCLUSIVE: After recently working together on David O.
