The play, set in 1911 Pittsburgh, is the fourth in Wilson's Century Cycle. The original 1984 cast included Delroy Lindo and Angela Bassett. Henson, who studied drama at Howard University in the 1990s, portrays Bertha Holly.
According to The Guardian - Culture, Henson described the role as something that found her, and said director Debbie Allen called to offer her the part, mentioning both the stage revival and a planned film adaptation. Critical reception has been mixed. The Guardian - Main UK review described the staging as uneven and criticized the direction for overemphasizing Herald Loomis's menace.
In contrast, The Guardian - Culture presented a positive view of Henson's performance and the production. The exact opening night date and audience reactions remain unreported.