Tag Archives: August Wilson
Into 2013, New York’s ‘Piano Lesson’ a Triumph in Heart
With at least four weeks remaining, Ruben Santiago-Hudson has hopes for at least two special guests
‘The Piano Lesson’ has audiences singing August Wilson’s praises — all over again.
By Darren Sands
December 26, 2012
Tags: August Wilson, Theatre
Portland, Race and the August Wilson Red Door Project
August Wilson's work lives on in Portland
August Wilson’s work lives on in Portland
By Demetria Irwin
October 23, 2012
Tags: August Wilson, black art, black theater, Portland, race relations, Red Door Project
‘Stick Fly’ Playwright Lydia Diamond On Race And Class
The noted playwright explores what it's like to be rich, Black, and in love in her latest work
The talented playwright reveals secrets on Martha’s Vineyard with her play Stick Fly, which is…
By Carolyn M. Brown
December 21, 2011
Tags: A Raisin in the Sun, Alicia Keys, August Wilson, Cort Theater, Lorraine Hansberry, Lydia Diamond, Martha's Vineyard, race and class, Stick Fly, Toni Morrison
August Wilson Revival Raises Diversity Issues
Theater under fire because of director's race
August Wilson was the most prolific black playwright ever to conquer American theater. A…
By George Alexander
May 8, 2009
Tags: August Wilson
