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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.
Harry 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.
Harry totally embodies August leaving you feeling that you actually knew August!
Lennix 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.
Congo Square consistently puts on amazing plays. Harry Lennix was superb in telling Wilson’s story.
Great 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.
Amazing 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.
August Wilson is one of America's greatest dramatist. 🙌 In the hands of a seasoned actor like Harry Lennix - who performed in Radio Golf (another Wilson play) - "HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED,"is a delightful, poignant play that reinforced why I so enjoy going to see and experience theater.
Well let Me start with this was my 1st time at The Broadway Palace Theatre… I’m absolutely Impressed. From the Gentlemen who greeted Me as I entered, to The Staff at the window, as I needed to get a paper ticket, my phone was not cooperating… To The Young Lady that gave Me directions and led Me into the theatre. The people that seated Me were patient I loved my seat! Mr. Harry Lennix, absolutely enjoyed Him. His range, passion, empathy, sense of humor, honor, dedication, and knowledge. I went all the periods as He described them, vowing to continue to be better and remember how I’ve learned my life lessons… Thank You All, I’m coming out of a grief fog/journey at this point in my life. I intentionally attended this production to help Me Celebrate!
Entertaining and enlightening. A one-man tour de force.
Reality well performed by a fantastic actor Harry Lennox!!!
