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The Omaha Community Playhouse is offering discounted tickets to all UNMC students and employees for August Wilson\u2019s \u201cThe Piano Lesson,\u201d running Jan. 16 through Feb. 8.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the fourth in Wilson\u2019s \u201cThe American Century Cycle\u201d of plays, \u201cThe Piano Lesson\u201d offers a powerful story of family, history and legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1936 Pittsburgh, two siblings clash over the fate of a prized heirloom piano, symbolizing their family\u2019s painful history. Wilson\u2019s haunting, luminous play examines themes of heritage, sacrifice and the tension between honoring history and the pursuit of prosperity. It contains mild adult content and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special pricing available for $25 with promo code PIANO25. Purchase online at this link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets also can be purchased without online fees over the phone (402) 301-1370 or in-person at 6915 Cass St.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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