A Sneak Peek of Woody Guthrie's American Song

Theater Alliance offers a preview of its upcoming summer production with "A Sneak Peek of Woody Guthrie's American Song," an intimate outdoor event where attendees can hear music from the show and connect with the creative team behind it. This sneak peek provides a first look at the musical tribute to folk legend Woody Guthrie, whose songs like "This Land is Your Land" and protest anthems like "All You Fascists Bound To Lose" remain resonant. The event is designed as a casual gathering before the full production opens in August, giving audiences a chance to meet the creators and artists involved.

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 6:30 PM – a one-day event.
Where: Big Bear Cafe, 1700 1st St NW, Washington, DC – an outdoor venue. (Note: The full production is staged by Theater Alliance but the sneak peek is held off-site at this cafe.)
Tickets: $15 plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased through Theater Alliance’s ticketing system at patron.theateralliance.org.
Event description: Enjoy music from the show while meeting the creators and artists behind the production. This is a preview event before Theater Alliance’s full staging of *Woody Guthrie’s American Song* opens in August 2026.
Full production note: The main production runs August 6–29, 2026, at Theater Alliance, conceived and adapted by Peter Glazer with orchestrations and vocal arrangements by Jeff Waxman and directed by Tim Seib. The musical weaves Guthrie’s storytelling with scenes from his life, featuring a diverse ensemble to capture the spirit of America. The sneak peek offers a taste of that larger work.