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Woody Sez: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie

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Worth your Do Re Me!

Boston Metro

UNFORGETTABLE. Will grab you from the get go and never let go.

Slow Muse

A FINE MUSICAL PORTRAIT of the groundbreaking folk singer.

Boston Globe

Woody Guthrie is a musical hero of legendary proportion who transformed folk music into a vehicle for social protest and evoked the restless spirit of the Dust Bowl generation.  Woody Sez brings the giant to life in a joyous, toe-tapping, and heartfelt theatrical portrait that uses Woody’s words and songs to transport the audience through his fascinating, beautiful, and sometimes tragic life. Featuring many classic Woody tunes including “This Land is Your Land” and “Bound for Glory,” Woody Sez captures the heart and spirit of Woody Guthrie and the stories of America.

In Woody’s spirit, the A.R.T. is hosting post-show hootenannies after select performances led by cast members and other local artists. You are invited to bring your instruments and join in a free-form musical celebration.

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Recommended for ages 10+

Discussions

There were post-show discussions with the cast after the 2:00 PM performances:

Wednesday, May 16
Saturday, May 19
Wednesday, May 23
Saturday, May 26

In Woody’s spirit, the A.R.T. hosted post-show hootenannies after select performances led by cast members and other local artists. Everyone was invited to bring their own instruments and join in a free-form musical celebration.

Friday, May 11 after the 7:30 performance – Brendan Hogan
Wednesday, May 16 after the 7:30 perforamnce – Alastair Moock
Wednesday, May 23 after the 7:30 performance – Marylou Ferrante

Also after each Thursday night performance.

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Woody Guthrie’s words still ring true

ART’s ‘Woody Sez’ a tribute on his centennial that captures his spirit and shows its relevance

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ART’s ‘Woody Sez’ a tribute on his centennial that captures his spirit and shows its relevance

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ART’s ‘Woody Sez’ a tribute on his centennial that captures his spirit and shows its relevance.

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ART’s ‘Woody Sez’ a tribute on his centennial that captures his spirit and shows its relevance.

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The Telegraph, England: Woody Sez, arts review

The Telegraph, England review of “Woody Sez”

In a time of widespread affluence, I doubt a show about the life and work of American singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie would strike much of a chord, unless hillbilly folk and blues were your bag. But, my, how the world has changed. I defy anyone to go and see Woody Sez at the Arts Theatre and not come away feeling that this modest yet delectable offering is a pretty snug fit for these cash-strapped, anxious times.

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In a time of widespread affluence, I doubt a show about the life and work of American singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie would strike much of a chord, unless hillbilly folk and blues were your bag. But, my, how the world has changed. I defy anyone to go and see Woody Sez at the Arts Theatre and not come away feeling that this modest yet delectable offering is a pretty snug fit for these cash-strapped, anxious times.

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Florida Theater On Stage: Arts Garage’s Woody Sez is Affable, Moving Songbook

Florida Theater on Stage review of “Woody Sez”

What chokes your throat in this show is the profound pride in being the heir to people who despite struggling with real hardship, still believed in the inherent goodness of their neighbors and saw worth in banding together with them to make a better world for everyone. Pride, and shame at what we sometimes seem to have lost.

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What chokes your throat in this show is the profound pride in being the heir to people who despite struggling with real hardship, still believed in the inherent goodness of their neighbors and saw worth in banding together with them to make a better world for everyone. Pride, and shame at what we sometimes seem to have lost.

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The Guardian, London: Review

The Guardian, London review of “Woody Sez”

Long before Bob Dylan and the folk-inspired protest singers of the 1960s, there was Woody Guthrie, a troubadour of backwoods America who believed in “singing for the plain folks and getting tough with the rich folks”.

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Long before Bob Dylan and the folk-inspired protest singers of the 1960s, there was Woody Guthrie, a troubadour of backwoods America who believed in “singing for the plain folks and getting tough with the rich folks”.

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