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.
Notable dates
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.
Press
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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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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Credits
Creative team
Words and Music by
Woody Guthrie
Devised by
David M. Lutken* with Nick Corley and
Other
Darcie Deaville*, Helen J. Russell*, and Andy Teirstein*
Scenic Design
Luke Hegel-Cantarella
Costume Design
Jeffrey Meek
Lighting Design
Matt Frey
Stage Manager
Katie Ailinger
Music Director
David M. Lutken
Director
Nick Corley
Assistant Lighting Designer