The Piano Lesson (Broadway, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 2022) | Playbill

The Piano Lesson

Broadway
Play
Drama
Revival


SYNOPSIS:

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.

  • Running Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission
  • playwright: August Wilson
People (96)

Awards

Drama Desk Award
2023 Outstanding Wig and Hair Nominee
2023 Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play Nominee
2023 Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play Nominee
2023 Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play Nominee
2023 Outstanding Revival of a Play Winner
Drama League
2023 Outstanding Revival of a Play Nominee
2023 Distinguished Performance Nominee
2023 Distinguished Performance Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
2023 Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play Nominee
2023 Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play Nominee
Theatre World Awards
2023 Outstanding Debut Performance Winner
Tony Award
2023 Best Revival of a Play Nominee
2023 Best Featured Actor in a Play Nominee

QUICK STATS

(as of Jan 29, 2023) Total Current Gross: $17,239,927.44 Highest Weekly Gross: $1,259,305.76 (Week Ending Jan 29, 2023)   Average Ticket Price: $126.26 Average % Capacity: 86.26%

Grosses

Week Ending Week Number This Week Gross Potential Gross Diff $ Avg Ticket Top Ticket Seats Sold Seats in Theatre Perfs Previews % Cap This Week Diff % cap
Jan 29, 2023 36 $1,259,305.76 $121,428.98 $151.18 $348.00 8,330 1,043 8 0 99.83% 0.03%
Jan 22, 2023 35 $1,137,876.78 $259,309.83 $136.65 $297.00 8,327 1,043 8 0 99.80% 19.80%
Jan 15, 2023 34 $878,566.95 -$108,864.50 $131.62 $348.00 6,675 1,043 8 0 80.00% -13.71%
Jan 8, 2023 33 $987,431.45 -$153,005.29 $126.29 $323.00 7,819 1,043 8 0 93.71% -0.41%
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