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August Wilson on Broadway
from Part III - Productions and Collaborations
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 09 June 2025
Between 1984 and 2017, ten plays authored by Wilson would be staged on Broadway. Collectively known as the American Century Cycle, these dramas are recognized as perhaps the greatest singular triumph of any playwright in the American theatre. Wilson came to be celebrated for his distinctive authorial voice, mesmerizing audiences with his facilitation of Black American speech. The dramatist also helped launch the careers of many actors who would become household names, including Charles Dutton, Angela Bassett, and Viola Davis. This chapter offers a brief overview of the productions of Wilson’s plays on Broadway, giving particular attention to his collaborations with such directors as Lloyd Richards, Marion McClinton, and Kenny Leon.
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