August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson | Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
Schedule
Wed May 27 2026 at 08:30 pm to 11:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
2755 Station Ave, Center Valley, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18034 | Center Valley, PA
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🎹 August Wilson’s The Piano LessonThe past echoes in every chord.
By August Wilson
Directed by James Ijames
📅 May 27 to June 14 | Schubert Theatre
In 1936 Pittsburgh, the Charles family is divided by a legacy carved in wood. At the center stands a piano etched with the faces of their enslaved ancestors. Berniece guards it as a sacred testament to their history, while Boy Willie arrives from Mississippi determined to sell it and claim a future of his own.
As their conflict deepens, the past refuses to stay silent. Ghosts stir, memories surface, and the family must confront what can be carried forward and what can never be left behind. In this Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece, August Wilson asks whether freedom is found in preserving the past or in daring to let it go.
🎭 Recommended for ages 13+.
✨ Show Extras
🥂 Opening Night, Friday, May 29
Join the PSF actors and staff for a friendly post-show champagne toast.
🎤 Talk-backs: Thursday, June 4 and 11
🎧 Audio Described performance: Saturday, May 30, 2:00 PM
🗣️ Epilogues — Saturday, June 13, 10:00 AM
Join us for a discussion and behind-the-scenes look. Gain deeper insight, share your thoughts, and ask questions.
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