The Piano Lesson
Broadway
Musical
Original
The Piano Lesson
Broadway
Musical
Original
SYNOPSIS: In 1936 Pittsburgh, Berniece Charles wants to sell the family piano to her daughter, while her brother, Boy Willie, wants to sell it to get money to buy the land their family once worked as slaves.
- Playwright: August Wilson
People (80)
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Boy Willie
(Original)
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Lymon
(Original)
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Maretha
(Original)
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Doaker
(Original)
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Grace
(Original)
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Writer
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DirectorProducer
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Scenic Design
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Costume Design
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Lighting Design
Pro Info
Inside The Playbill
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Outstanding New Play | Winner |
| New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Best Play | Winner |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Outstanding Debut Performance | Winner | |
| 1990 | Outstanding Director | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Nominee |
| Pulitzer Prize | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Winner |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Theatre World Award | Winner | |
| 1990 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Best Actor in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Best Direction of a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Best Featured Actor in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Best Featured Actress in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Play | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Jan 27, 1991)
Total Current Gross: $6,396,570
Highest Weekly Gross: $172,255 (Week Ending Jan 27, 1991)
Average Ticket Price: $24.63
Average % Capacity: 81.26%
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week Number | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs Previews | % Cap This Week | Diff % cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 1991 | 34 | $172,255.00 $0.00 | $30,591.00 | $26.30 $0.00 | 6550 949 | 8 0 | 86.28% | 7.50% |
| Jan 20, 1991 | 33 | $141,664.00 $0.00 | $20,712.00 | $23.69 $0.00 | 5981 949 | 8 0 | 78.78% | 10.01% |
| Jan 13, 1991 | 32 | $120,952.00 $0.00 | -$2,640.00 | $23.17 $0.00 | 5221 949 | 8 0 | 68.77% | -0.38% |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 31 | $123,592.00 $0.00 | -$60,029.00 | $23.54 $0.00 | 5250 949 | 8 0 | 69.15% | -18.85% |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1989-1990
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