Slave Play Returning To August Wilson Theatre

[Whiteclawboy123]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 1:51pm

Apparently they plan on announcing tonight during the Tony Awards. But looks like someone jumped the gun and put tickets onsale.
https://seatgeek.com/slave-play-tickets?aid=34&pid=12800577804&gid=121613641376&rid=aud-408364254371:dsa-655640877334&dt=m&ap=&adId=516128720063&loc_interest=&loc_physical=9004286&n=g&mt=b&ext=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMCKBhDAARIsAG-2Eu_HRoiyguvR2yY_hqBrF_Uc_ht-SRRgRMDrxSPOR-C7Fsvl5iLWHaUaApnOEALw_wcB

Updated On: 9/26/21 at 01:51 PM

[Dolly80]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 1:52pm

Wow, if it doesn’t win Best Play, this will be mighty awkward.

I’m sure it will by the way- but never say never.

[Idiot]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 1:55pm

Hmm. It's slated for a production in Los Angeles but now I'm torn....

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 1:58pm

Are they just hoping people like it more now than they did before?

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 1:59pm

Awesome!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:00pm

While I found it brilliant, it's a hard play to LIKE.

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:02pm

This is incredible news. Can’t wait to see it again!

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:10pm

Also, hopefully they will film it for streaming like they should have in the first place.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:16pm

I’d rather eat glass than sit through this again and further boost the playwright’s already insufferable ego.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:30pm

Dolly80 said: "Wow, if it doesn’t win Best Play, this will be mighty awkward."

 

Not necessarily awkward. Awards aren't the be-all-end-all for which shows should/could/will get return engagements. Especially in a year like this.

I'm sure the producers feel that it has a better chance this time around for a variety of reasons - whether they're right or not, is a different question. 

 

[HogansHero]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:39pm

I also think that Jordan may feel that, as the owner of the only theatre the name of which celebrates a black theatrical figure, it is appropriate to make the venue available for those following in Wilson's footsteps if not legacy.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:44pm

^ It took me a good two minutes to figure out your last post lol.

[Dolly80]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 2:49pm

I LOVED this play by the way.. but it feels like it’s return is based on the Best Play win… which is risky. I think The Inheritance should win personally. I’m very sad it didn’t have the impact in MYC it did in London

[HogansHero]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:02pm

Jordan Catalano said: "^ It took me a good two minutes to figure out your last post lol."

Good!

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:07pm

I read this play for a college class... it is WEIRD to say the least, but hey, it did make me think. 

Is the Wilson run open-ended or another limited engagement like 2019-20? 

Updated On: 9/26/21 at 03:07 PM

[Dancingthrulife2]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:14pm

Thought it was unpolished and incredibly shallow on the issues it tried desperately to (but unable to adequately) address despite the raves it got. Still good to see a commercial play resume performances in this day and age. The Sound Inside was easily the best play out of all the nominees, nothing profusely melodramatic nor intellectually condescending. The great performances elevated the already stellar script.

Updated On: 9/26/21 at 03:14 PM

[quizking101]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:17pm

It looks like is down now

[KJisgroovy]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:46pm

I loved this play and this production on Broadway but what sense could this possibly make? Didn't this already lose quite a bit of money? Without some kind of major star... why would anyone think they could attract a larger audience... particularly in a post-Covid environment? 

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 3:53pm

KJisgroovy said: "I loved this play and this production on Broadway but what sense could this possibly make? Didn't this already lose quite a bit of money? Without some kind of major star... why would anyone think they could attract a larger audience... particularly in a post-Covid environment?"

I have a feeling it is to film it, much like the reason Waitress came back.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 4:23pm

Dancingthrulife2 said: "Thought it was unpolished and incredibly shallow on the issues it tried desperately to (but unable to adequately) address despite the raves it got. Still good to see a commercial play resume performances in this day and age. The Sound Inside was easily the best play out of all the nominees, nothing profusely melodramatic nor intellectually condescending. The great performances elevated the already stellar script."

Yeah, not sure about the demand for this. The grosses were low and the show was heavily comped. It limped along through its “extension.” I really liked this play but it definitely felt like his senior thesis. The issues touched on were done in a very heavy handed yet superficial way. The show was provocative, well cast and well-designed which elevated the text. 
 

I think Harris is more interested in being a celebrity than a writer. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 4:41pm

“I think Harris is more interested in being a celebrity than a writer.”

Truer words were never spoken.

[Lunalaaaaaaaa]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 5:08pm

I was expecting The Rose Tattoo or Ferryman.

Do we know where The Piano Lesson will be going?

[Alexander Lamar]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 5:21pm

Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "I was expecting The Rose Tattoo or Ferryman.

Do we know where The Piano Lesson will be going?"

The Piano Lesson is going to be on Broadway!?!?!?

[Lunalaaaaaaaa]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 5:27pm

Alexander Lamar said: "Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "I was expecting The Rose Tattoo or Ferryman.

Do we know where The Piano Lesson will be going?"

The Piano Lesson is going to be on Broadway!?!?!?"

Yes indeed!!!

www.broadway.com/shows/the-piano-lesson/

[Alexander Lamar]

Posted: 9/26/21 at 5:32pm

Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "Alexander Lamar said: "Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "I was expecting The Rose Tattoo or Ferryman.

Do we know where The Piano Lesson will be going?"

The Piano Lesson is going to be on Broadway!?!?!?"

Yes indeed!!!

www.broadway.com/shows/the-piano-lesson/"

Wowwwww I totally missed that. Thank you!