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The Piano Lesson

Opening Date: Sep 19, 2022
Closing Date: Jan 29, 2023
Running Time: 02:45
The Piano Lesson

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Playing @
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
243 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
A battle is brewing in the Charles household. At the center lies the family’s prized heirloom piano. On one side, a brother plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other, a sister will go to any length to keep it and preserve the family history. Only their uncle stands in between. But even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past.

THE PIANO LESSON is the play for now. It reaches into the souls of the present, revealing startling truths about how we perceive our past—and who gets to define our legacy.

COVID-19 Safety Information:
Masks are encouraged but not required. 

BroadwayPlay - Drama
Age Guidance: 12

Performance Schedule

SEPTEMBER 19-OCTOBER 15
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS @ 8 PM
WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS @ 2 & 8 PM

OCTOBER 17-JANUARY 15, 2023
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS @ 2 & 8 PM
FRIDAYS @ 8 PM
SUNDAYS @ 3 PM


Cast
  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • John David Washington and Danielle Brooks

Written By
  • August Wilson

Director
  • LaTanya Richardson Jackson

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF Member tickets:

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Full-price tickets:

$39.00 - $299.00

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    There are two steps into the theatre. Waiter service for wheelchair patrons is available. Theatre is not completely accessible.
  • Parking

    Central Parking System, 257 West 47th St, (Broadway and 8th Ave); (212) 262-9778 225 West 49th St, 5 pm to 5 am. Port Parking Corporation, 235 West 48th St, (Broadway and 8th Ave);  (212) 245-9421
  • Curb Ramps

    NW corner of 47th St. & Broadway; NE corner of 47th St. & 8th Ave.
  • Restroom

    Unisex in Ticket lobby. Door 32". Stall 129" x 61.5". Commode 18". Grab bars. Another restroom is located up 2 flights of stairs.
  • Seating

    Seats 1,096.Orchestra on ground level. Lower lounge, front mezzanine and rear mezzanine reached only by stairs.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    There are no elevators or escalators at this theatre.
  • Entrance

    Double doors in series: 1st set (each 27.5") has one pair of automatic doors from 47th Street to ticket lobby with push button control; 2nd set (each 27", attended by ushers) to Orchestra.
  • Visual Assistance

    Vision seats in the front of the orchestra for purchase in person or on the phone.
  • Folding Armrests

    Eleven row-end seats with folding armrests.
  • Water Fountain

    Ticket lobby. Spout 36".
  • Assisted Listening System

    Infrared listening system. Reservations are not necessary. Drivers license or ID with printed address required as a deposit. Occasional sign language interpreted performances are scheduled.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Orchestra: Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra without steps. Wheelchair seating is located in the Orchestra only. Mezzanine (second level): 3 flights of stairs up 30 steps. Please note, once on the Mezzanine level there are approximately 2 steps per row. Entrance to Mezzanine is behind row E of the Front Mezzanine. Wheelchair Seating: 11 aisle seat with folding armrest, 5 wheelchair viewing seats, 4 companion seats.
  • Telephone

    In lobby, accesible at 54" with utilitiy outlet

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