The Piano Lesson - Broadway 2022

I'm a little suspicious. I have no doubt that someone is working to bring it to Broadway, but this isn't the way shows are usually announced or a from a journalist who usually reports Broadway scoops.

LesWickedly said: "Baz is a highly reputable and highly respected entertainment reporter based in London. Unless he's saying it's a rumor, it's safe to say he was given the official details to release himself. He is often the first to announce many major projects, yes generally West End related, but Broadway too."

Agreed. Baz is the UK equivalent of Michael Paulson. Yes it’s unusual for him to be the first to announce a Broadway production —but not unheard of. Wonder if it’s a Rudin production? 

Directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson?!?! I love that idea! 

Bring it on. Can't wait. Danielle Brooks is a force of nature onstage.

I believe the big new information here is confirmation of the dates and theatres. This fall at the St. James, which, in fact, is what earlier rumors had already reflected. 

I'm REALLY excited for this one! 

Sounds exciting!

So if first preview is September 19… then when is it opening?

 

EDSOSLO858 said: "So if first preview is September 19… then when is it opening?"

Sometimes the exact opening date is determined later, but we should assume 3-6 weeks after the first preview. And we'll know by the time tickets actually go on sale.

This is a thrilling cast. Also, watch Tenet and Blackkklansman if you don't know who John David Washington (Denzel's son, and a major rising star) is! One of the great, almost eerie things about JDW is that his speaking voice is nearly identical to his father's.

bwayplays said: "Do we know if this is an open run or limited engagement?"

Limited run, through January 8, 2023.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "So if first preview is September 19… then when is it opening?"

Sometimes the exact opening date is determined later, but we should assume 3-6 weeks after the first preview. And we'll know by the time tickets actually go on sale.

This is a thrilling cast. Also, watch Tenet and Blackkklansman if you don't know who John David Washington (Denzel's son, and a major rising star) is! One of the great, almost eerie things about JDW is that his speaking voice is nearly identical to his father's."

I can't speak to Tenet, but Washington was TOTALLY overlooked for an Oscar nom for Blackkklansman.  Terrific performance.

John David Washington also starred in a Netflix 2-hander with Zendaya last year, “Malcolm and Marie.” I actually kind of detested that movie but many people loved it, and for my money it’s Washington’s best performance to date. That film is also very much like a play, so I’m encouraged to see what he will do with August Wilson onstage.

As noted above, he’s very much a hot rising star right now. He’s probably very in demand right now, so it’s exciting that he’s coming to Broadway at this stage on his career, especially alongside a legend like Jackson, and another major talent like Brooks.

and I agree that he has a very different acting style from his father. I will say I prefer his father, as I suspect most people would, but he’s still a promising talent. Personally I’ve never been one to complain about nepotism as long as the actual work itself is good, and as long as we are still creating other opportunities for up and comers. 

Updated On: 3/29/22 at 01:40 PM

It will be interesting if they will use the whol auditorium. Seems like a large house for the show

Updated On: 3/29/22 at 02:05 PM