The August Wilson Theatre
Marc J. Franklin
The theatre originally opened in 1925 as a venue for the Theatre Guild, a collection of theatre makers who created non-commercial theatre for its patrons.
Formerly the Virginia Theatre, the venue was rechristened as the August Wilson theatre in 2005 after the prolific African-American playwright.
The lobby of the August Wilson Theatre
Plaque from the Theater Guild
The August Wilson theatre boasts gender inclusive bathrooms
The August Wilson theatre was designed to parallel a 15th-century Tuscan villa, highlighting its nature as an inviting home for theatre.
A display of August Wilson’s work can be found in the lobby, showcasing the 10 plays comprising his Pittsburgh Cycle
Of all of his plays, King Hedley II was Wilson's only production to make is Broadway premiere at the August Wilson theatre.
As you make your way to the auditorium, be sure to look out for posters from the Theatre Guild's productions, which line the hallways.
The August Wilson Theatre auditorium
The August Wilson Theatre auditorium
The August Wilson Theatre auditorium
The August Wilson Theatre
The August Wilson Theatre
The mezzanine lobby hosts Al Hirschfeld drawings of Wilson’s work, including Fences.
Groundhog Day, now playing at the August Wilson Theatre
