Me and Mr. Jones
A longtime admirer and colleague remembers the man and the questions that drove his work.
All Stories About August Wilson
Baltimore Theatres Go All In on August Wilson
Over the next 3 years at 10 Charm City venues, the playwright’s entire American Century Cycle will unfold in chronological order.
Brandon J. Dirden Caps the Wilson Cycle With a ‘Gem’
As either actor or director, often at N.J.’s Two River Theater, he’s tackled all 10 plays in August Wilson’s canon, but he’s not resting on his laurels.
This Month in Theatre History
April recalls the Hyers sisters, a prolific lyricist, a federal musical revue, a busy book writer, an August Wilson premiere, and an Anna Deavere Smith classic.
A Man in Full: August Wilson and His Plays, in All Their Complexity
Patti Hartigan’s excellent new biography gives us a rich portrait of the playwright’s life and art, and a measure of his significance.
How Patti Hartigan Learned What She Learned About August Wilson
A reporter and critic who knew Wilson nearly from the start of his playwriting peak, she wrote the biography she wanted to see.
Michael Maso: 40 Years on the Periphery of Genius
The Huntington’s longtime managing director reflects on 4 decades, and 4 artistic directors, at Boston’s largest theatre.
Go-To Character Actor John Beasley Lived His Purpose
A latecomer to acting, he had a rich, varied, decades-long career onstage and on screen, not only as a performer but as a mentor, teacher, and leader.
Stephen McKinley Henderson’s Long Road to ‘Riverside and Crazy’
Known as one of the great ‘Wilson warriors’ for roles in all but 2 of August Wilson’s plays, the actor looks back on highlights from his rich and diverse career and looks ahead to another turn on Broadway.
Denzel Washington to Speak at August Wilson House Opening
The actor, a champion of the late author’s work, will join Wilson’s widow, Constanza Romero, for remarks at the opening of his childhood home in the Hill District.
