Two River Theater

Two River Theater Two River Theater is a nonprofit professional regional theater located in Red Bank, NJ.
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Two River Theater produces a theatrical season that includes American and world classics, new plays and musicals, programs for young people, and festivals of new work. Each year, we also offer 40+ events that reflect our diverse community of Red Bank, New Jersey. Two River produces work on two stages—the 350-seat Rechnitz Theater, and the flexible 110-seat Marion Huber Theater. The theater’s recen

tly opened Center for New Work, Education and Design is a three-story facility that includes two rehearsal studios, artist labs, classrooms, expanded shops and centrally located offices. Two River Theater has commissioned and premiered original projects including Be More Chill by Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz (the theater’s first Broadway production) and Hurricane Diane by Playwright-in-Residence Madeleine George (which won an Obie Award for its Off-Broadway run). In June 2019, Two River was nationally recognized by USA TODAY as one of “10 great places to see a play” across the U.S. Two River serves thousands of students and community members through arts and humanities programs at the theater, in schools and throughout its region. Two River Theater is led by Artistic Director Justin Waldman and Managing Director Nora DeVeau-Rosen.

We’re excited to meet you. 🎹 Come see the cast of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson. Performances begin September 12.
09/04/2026

We’re excited to meet you. 🎹 Come see the cast of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson. Performances begin September 12.

09/03/2026

Berniece isn’t willing to let her family’s legacy slip away.

Danielle Moné Truitt (Law & Order: Organized Crime) stars as Berniece in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson.

Performances begin September 12 at Two River Theater.

🎟️ Get your tickets now.

09/01/2026

Boy Willie has come to Pittsburgh with a plan, and he intends to see it through.

Brandon Micheal Hall (God Friended Me, Search Party, The Mayor) stars as Boy Willie in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, directed by François Battiste.

What will you do with the legacy you inherit?

Performances begin September 12 at Two River Theater.

🎟️ Get your tickets now.

08/28/2026

���👀 See theatrical magic in action with this exclusive look at the making of one of our amazing props! ✨
Here’s a preview of the behind-the-scenes technical work that goes into creating the world of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson. Technical Director Nils Emerson gives you a peak at the incredible 3D carving project that will come to life on stage from SEP 12 - OCT 4. Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio.

September is right around the corner, along with our season opener, August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, plus these special...
08/27/2026

September is right around the corner, along with our season opener, August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, plus these special events that will deepen your experience with the play. So mark your calendar, get your tickets, and we’ll see you at the theater!

How do you get tickets to August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson? 🎟️We’ve got options for every kind of theatergoer, with tick...
08/26/2026

How do you get tickets to August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson? 🎟️

We’ve got options for every kind of theatergoer, with tickets starting at $59, partial-view seats for $34, $35 tickets for audiences under 35, $25 student tickets, and $25 Access Tickets for select performances.

Swipe through to find the option that works for you, then come experience August Wilson’s powerful classic at Two River Theater.

Some stories stay with you. Some artists keep returning to them.The cast of The Piano Lesson brings decades of experienc...
08/25/2026

Some stories stay with you. Some artists keep returning to them.

The cast of The Piano Lesson brings decades of experience with August Wilson’s work to the Two River stage:

Keith Randolph Smith
Broadway: Jitney (pictured), Fences, King Hedley II

J. Bernard Calloway
Returning to Two River after appearing in Jitney (pictured)

Brian D. Coats
The Piano Lesson marks his fifth August Wilson production at Two River, following Jitney, King Hedley II (pictured), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and Seven Guitars.

There’s something extraordinary about artists returning to Wilson’s words again and again—and bringing that experience to a new generation of audiences.

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson begins performances September 12.

There’s something very special about welcoming artists back home. These cast members of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson...
08/17/2026

There’s something very special about welcoming artists back home. These cast members of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson are no strangers to the Two River stage:

Brian D. Coats — Jitney, King Hedley II (pictured), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Seven Guitars

Joshua Echebiri — A Doll’s House (pictured)

Keith Randolph Smith — A Midsummer Night’s Dream, W**e in the Wilderness (pictured)

J. Bernard Calloway — Jitney

We’re thrilled to welcome these familiar faces back to Red Bank for August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, on stage beginning September 12.

Get tickets now at the link in bio.

08/13/2026

Dig deep with director Francois Battiste and the company of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson.
On stage SEPT 12 - OCT 4.

What do we inherit? What do we leave behind?In August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, those questions are at the heart of one...
08/12/2026

What do we inherit? What do we leave behind?

In August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, those questions are at the heart of one family’s story—but they belong to all of us.

Director François Battiste reflects on why this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece continues to resonate today, exploring the ties between family, history, and the choices that shape our future.

Join us for August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, on stage September 12–October 4. Tickets on sale now.

Address

21 Bridge Avenue
Red Bank, NJ
07701

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

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+17323451400

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