The Piano Lesson
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The Piano Lesson — play by August Wilson; originally mounted in 1987; Broadway production opened April 16, 1990 at the Walter Kerr Theatre
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The Piano Lesson — play by August Wilson; originally mounted in 1987; Broadway production opened April 16, 1990 at the Walter Kerr Theatre
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- Year: 1987
- Work type: play
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- August Wilson — authored by
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- https://playbill.com/production/the-piano-lesson-walter-kerr-theatre-vault-0000010056 (verification source · master store)
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The Piano Lesson — play by August Wilson; originally mounted in 1987; Broadway production opened April 16, 1990 at the Walter Kerr Theatre
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