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For Her As a Piano
, New Musical Play by
Native Son
Playwright, Debuts in Chicago Tonight
New Musical Play by
Native Son
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Richard Wright
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Richard Wright
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Born:
Sep 04, 1908 in Roxie, Mississippi
Death:
Nov 28, 1960 in Paris, France
Roles (5)
The Long Dream
Opened February 17, 1960
Based on the novel by
Native Son
Opened October 23, 1942
Writer
Based on the Novel
Native Son
Opened March 24, 1941
Writer
Based on the Novel
Awards
New York Drama Critics' Circle
1941
Best American Play
Native Son
Nominee