August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson
April 11, 2026 – May 3, 2026
Playhouse in the Park
Price Varies
See August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson at Playhouse in the Park from April 11 to May 3.
August Wilson’s explosive, award-winning play is a gripping story of family, legacy, and the choices that define us. During the Great Depression, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie clash over the fate of the family’s cherished heirloom piano. Decorated with intricate carvings done by their enslaved ancestor, she treasures the piano’s storied history, and he sees it as the means to a more prosperous life.
The ghosts of the past collide with the promise of the future in this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece from August Wilson’s epic American Century Cycle that explores the complexities of identity and belonging.
Advisory: The Piano Lesson is recommended for older teenage and adult audiences. As conflicts arise around the fate of their family’s heirloom piano, characters use adult language (including frequent use of the n-word) and explore mature topics, including racism, death, murder, illegal activity, sex, and violence.
Tickets to August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson
Individual tickets go on sale to the public on Tuesday, July 15.
Playhouse in the Park Venue Details
Parking
Convenient parking is available in the Playhouse garage and can be purchased in advance by calling the Box Office at 513-421-3888 or as an add-on when you buy tickets online. Parking may be sold out on the day of the show, and parking space is extremely limited in Mt. Adams.
Minimal free parking is available (where marked) on streets surrounding the Playhouse. Eden Park officially closes at 10 p.m. As a grace period to the Playhouse and its patrons, the police will not ticket vehicles until one-half hour following the end of a performance.
Arrive using Cincinnati METRO.
Accessibility
Both theatres of the Playhouse can accommodate patrons with mobility impairments. Request wheelchair seating in the theatres during ticket reservations, as it is subject to availability.
Parking for those with disabilities is in the Playhouse parking garage. Reserve and pay for parking for persons with disabilities in advance. All vehicles using these spaces must display a valid disability placard.
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