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Broadway In Chicago is excited to join Congo Square Theatre Company in announcing its continued 25th Anniversary celebration with the Chicago premiere of HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, August Wilson's autobiographical show. Directed by Ken-Matt Martin and featuring Chicago's own Harry Lennix, this limited engagement will run from April 20 - May 5, 2024 at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St).
HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED follows Wilson's journey as a young Black writer from Pittsburgh to one of the most celebrated American playwrights of the 20th century. Written three years before his death, the one-man show recounts numerous stories from the author's long career and the lessons they taught about what it means to be a Black artist in America.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 What I think about What I Know
by Joe on 5/7/24Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoI felt it was masterful how August’s life’s lessons were weaved eloquently into a friendly narrative. One that was intriguing and inviting. I was reminded of sitting on the carpet at “story time” in school with my legs crossed and hanging on every word as my teacher colored the mind-scape of my imagination. I holla !!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Wonderful performance by Harry Lennix
by Dee on 5/7/24Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoHarry Lennix took us on an amazing journey through August Wilson life. So many lessons were shared.
Rating: 5 out of 5 A Great Play
by Lorrie on 5/6/24Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoI enjoyed this play throughly. I learned so much about August Wilson that I didn't know.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Absolutely Awesome !!
by Ms Jazzy PT Cruiser on 5/4/24Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoHarry Lennix left me wanting another hour. I thought I was a true August Wilson fan but learning some tidbits I did not know made me appreciate the man even more. That 90 minutes went by much too quickly. The depth in the delivery was enough to hold the audience as well as myself fully captivated. Money well spent and an afternoon much appreciated. If it extends I will see it again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Learning & Loving August
by Saint Stephanie on 5/4/24Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoHarry totally embodies August leaving you feeling that you actually knew August!
Rating: 5 out of 5 A stunning hour and forty-five minutes
by Shermin on 5/4/24Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoLennix gripped the audience with his velvet voice, poignant movements, and unforgettable story-telling skills. For the full hour and forty-five minutes, I was glued to and often at the edge of my chair with inspiration, emotion, awe, laughter, joy, sorrow, and everything in between. By far the most impressive one-man-show I have ever seen.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Wonderful storytelling!
by Nik on 5/3/24Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoCongo Square consistently puts on amazing plays. Harry Lennix was superb in telling Wilson’s story.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Learning about August's early years
by Ted on 5/3/24Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoGreat background on one of the greatest American playwright. Only wish August had shared more on his intentional connections between the 10 elements of his decades long story.
Rating: 5 out of 5 A Tour de force
by Jim on 5/3/24Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place - ChicagoAmazing story telling about a colorful and fully lived life. Full of humor and humanity and the sensitivity to the black working class man in the 20th century. Lennox was masterful and brought the msn, his experiences, hopes and fears alive. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in the making of an unconventional playwright.