Review: Samuel L. Jackson and Co. Hit the Right Notes in Low-Key Revival of The Piano Lesson
Still, the opportunity to see a richly textured play delivered by actors who you can tell are having just the best time is a rare one, and while your overall enjoyment may vary, theirs is palpable across the footlights. Reveling in that splendor, with Wilson as our spirit guide, is worth its weight in gold.
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