In February of last year, The Black Theatre Troupe was recognized for a milestone in the world of American theatre. The August Wilson House (the playwright’s childhood home and a living tribute to his ...

RaMell Ross’ Nickel Boys and Malcolm Washington’ The Piano Lesson dominated the nominations for the 25th Black Reel Awards with 13 and 12 noms, respectively. The films will square off in 10 categories ...

“Nickel Boys” leads the nominations at the 25th annual Black Reel Awards, a ceremony exclusively dedicated to recognizing African American contributions to cinema. The Amazon MGM Studios film garnered ...

The piano on the set of “The Piano Lesson” was not a mere prop. It could be played and the cast members often did. It was adorned with pictures of the Washington family and their ancestors. It was, ...

In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, brothers Malcolm and John David Washington talk about collaborating on a new August Wilson adaptation, plus screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes discusses ...

LENOX — Set in Pittsburgh's Hill District in 1936, August Wilson’s "The Piano Lesson” is the fourth play in his 10-play American Century Cycle — one play for each decade — tracking the migration of ...

This powerful and poignant drama, set against the backdrop of 1930s Pittsburgh, promises to captivate audiences with its rich storytelling, compelling characters, and exploration of African American ...

He’s not in The Piano Lesson (now on Netflix), but we’ll lead with Denzel Washington anyway. This is the third August Wilson play Washington has helped adapt to film – he produced Ma Rainey’s Black ...

Danielle Deadwyler was not expecting to cry. The actor, who won accolades in 2022 for her heartbreaking performance as civil rights advocate Mamie Till-Mobley in “Till,” was describing the emotional ...

Awards Circuit Podcast: Also on this episode, 'Dune: Part Two" filmmaker Denis Villeneuve When it was announced that Malcolm Washington would direct “The Piano Lesson,” there was a fair share of ...