The Piano Lesson won August Wilson the Pulitzer, and its fight between Boy Willie, who arrives with a truck of watermelons and a dream of buying land, and Berniece, who will not sell the family piano, is one of the great American sibling battles. LisaGay Hamilton, a Juilliard alumna, directs the school's drama students. If you like catching tomorrow's stage stars in a small house, this is the chance.
What to expect
Expect a full production of Wilson's drama performed by Juilliard's actors in an intimate campus theatre. Wilson's question hangs over the evening: can you acquire a sense of self-worth by denying your past?
Good to know
- Juilliard is at 155 West 65th Street; take the 1 train to 66 St–Lincoln Center
- Juilliard productions have short runs, so book ahead
- There are two performances this day, a matinee and an evening show
- A good fit for theatre lovers and August Wilson fans
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Common questions
Who directs this production?
LisaGay Hamilton, a Juilliard Drama alumna.
What is The Piano Lesson about?
In Depression-era Pittsburgh, a brother and sister fight over whether to sell their family's inherited piano.
