The story of August Wilson is one of unlikely and impressive success. He grew up poor, born to a black mother and white father, in Pittsburgh’s Hill District in the 1940s.

Tim Bond, the artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, directs the August Wilson play March 9 – July 20 at the ...

The Acting Company is bringing two exciting shows to Popejoy Hall in April. First is Two Trains Running, a powerful drama set ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) August Wilson remains one of the most prolific playwrights in American theater history, capturing the essence of Black life in the 20th century through his powerful Pittsburgh ...

The Majestic Theater celebrates playwright August Wilson with a 40th anniversary production of his Pulitzer and Tony Award ...

The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama explores life of former Negro League baseball player Troy Maxson and his family in 1950s ...

How many shows has August Wilson written? August Wilson has written 15 shows including Fences (Playwright), Joe Turner's Come and Gone (Playwright), Urban Blight (Bookwriter), The Piano Lesson ...

There was an energy of excitement on Thursday at the opening of the “Envisioning A Just Pittsburgh” exhibition at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, which hosted a special iteration ...

Wilson production, directed by Philly's Pulitzer-winning playwright James Ijames, also is running at the Arden Theatre Co.

"This season is an exciting mix of theatrical storytelling—big, bold reimaginings, deeply personal character-driven works, ...

Many in the theater community revere August Wilson, one of the most acclaimed playwrights of the last 50 years. Lundeana Thomas, who ...

Many in the theater community revere August Wilson, one of the most acclaimed playwrights of the last 50 years. Lundeana Thomas, who is directing Wilson’s “Gem of the Ocean” at Youngstown ...