A Romare Bearden print served as a starting point for the American playwright's 1987 drama, which follows a Black family's ...

With stories spanning the 1900s to the 1990s, legendary Black American playwright August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle remains an ...

Danielle Deadwyler is a force of nature. The versatile actor's career has skyrocketed in recent years, with roles that span ...

The Piano Lesson,” in theaters Friday and soon streaming on Netflix, isn’t just a meditation on family history. It’s also a ...

Regardless of your familiarity with Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle, “The Piano Lesson” is a worthwhile, captivating and moving ...

With the help of a strong ensemble cast, Malcolm Washington pushes the cinematic potential of Wilson’s 1930s Pittsburgh play.

Danielle Deadwyler and John David Washington discuss playwright August Wilson's rhythm and universality, their Grammy-winning co-star, and more.

An heirloom piano takes on immense significance for one family in 1936 Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” ...

It’s an instrument in two senses: You can play it, but it also carries its own will. The playwright August Wilson (1945-2005) ...

Samuel L. Jackson's return to "The Piano Lesson" helps transform August Wilson's play into a contemporary cinematic ...

Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming month. ^ The second Pittsburgh-set ...