The Piano Lesson

By radhikat16424
  • 1937: Anti lynching laws in America passed

    1937: Anti lynching laws in America passed

    "African Americans in Pennsylvania." Community. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
  • 1938: Anti Lynching bill is withdrawn

    1938: Anti Lynching bill is withdrawn

    "African Americans in Pennsylvania." Community. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
  • 1939: WW2 begins

    1939: WW2 begins

    "When Did WWII Really Begin?" History Net Where History Comes Alive World US History Online When Did WWII Really Begin Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
  • 1960s saw many civil rights demonstrations, as well as riots, in Pennsylvania

    1960s saw many civil rights demonstrations, as well as riots, in Pennsylvania

    "Post–Civil Rights Era in African-American History." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
  • 1964: ended all state and local laws requiring segregation.

    1964: ended all state and local laws requiring segregation.

    "African Americans in Pennsylvania." Community. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
  • 1986: Written in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh

    1986: Written in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh

    Boan, Devon. "Call-And-Response: Parallel "Slave Narrative" In August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson.." African American Review32.2 (1998): 263-271. Academic Search Premier. Web. 12 May 2015.
  • 1987: The Piano Lesson, First performance

    1987: The Piano Lesson, First performance

    "Play History/Historical Context." The Piano Lesson: By August Wilson. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
  • 1989: “The Piano Lesson” premieres at Yale Rep.

    1989: “The Piano Lesson” premieres at Yale Rep.

    "Play History/Historical Context." The Piano Lesson: By August Wilson. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
  • 1990: “Piano Lesson” opens on Broadway, wins NYDCC Award and second Pulitzer Prize.

    1990: “Piano Lesson” opens on Broadway, wins NYDCC Award and second Pulitzer Prize.

    "The Piano Lesson." Barnes & Noble. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
  • 1992: Tour of “Piano Lesson” plays Fulton Theater; “Ma Rainey” at Pittsburgh Public.

    1992: Tour of “Piano Lesson” plays Fulton Theater; “Ma Rainey” at Pittsburgh Public.

    "The Piano Lesson." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
  • 1994: “Piano Lesson” filmed on a set in Harmarville and on location in Shadyside, Downtown, North Side and Squirrel Hill.

    1994: “Piano Lesson” filmed on a set in Harmarville and on location in Shadyside, Downtown, North Side and Squirrel Hill.

    "Play History/Historical Context." The Piano Lesson: By August Wilson. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
  • 1995: “Piano Lesson” broadcast on Hallmark Hall of Fame

    1995: “Piano Lesson” broadcast on Hallmark Hall of Fame

    "Play History/Historical Context." The Piano Lesson: By August Wilson. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
  • 2003: “Piano Lesson” at Pittsburgh Public Theater.

    2003: “Piano Lesson” at Pittsburgh Public Theater.

    Boan, Devon. "Call-And-Response: Parallel "Slave Narrative" In August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson.." African American Review32.2 (1998): 263-271. Academic Search Premier. Web. 12 May 2015.