Playwright August Wilson Posthumously Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The prestigious honor comes nearly two decades after his passing! Playwright August Wilson was recently honored posthumously with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The Pittsburgh native was renowned for his works, which reflected the nuances of Black Americans and depicted the struggles and triumphs in a way that resonated with audiences worldwide. The crux […]
New ‘Piano Lesson’ Film Based on August Wilson’s Play Starring Samuel L. Jackson Is Coming to Netflix
The Pulitzer Prize-winning play is now coming to Netflix! Malcolm Washington, son of famed actor Denzel Washington, is making his directorial debut with the new film adaptation of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson. The stirring play by August Wilson first debuted in 1987 at the Yale Repertory Theater, debuting on Broadway three years later, NY […]