Woody Guthrie's American Song

Woody Guthrie's American Song is an ensemble musical that draws on the iconic folk singer-songwriter's own writings and music, weaving scenes from his life with songs such as "This Land is Your Land" and "All You Fascists Bound To Lose." Conceived and adapted by Peter Glazer, with orchestrations and vocal arrangements by Jeff Waxman and direction by Tim Seib, this Theater Alliance production celebrates Guthrie's legacy as a voice for working people and a protest against economic injustice. The show is staged outdoors at The Wharf Waterfront Park in Washington, D.C., running for a month this summer and offered on a pay-what-you-will basis.

When: August 6 through August 29, 2026.

Venue: The Wharf Waterfront Park, Washington, D.C.

Tickets: Pay-what-you-will pricing; no standard ticket price is listed.

Creative Team: Conceived and adapted by Peter Glazer, with orchestrations and vocal arrangements by Jeff Waxman, and directed by Tim Seib.

Run time: Not specified in the available source material.

Ages: Not specified; check with the venue or Theater Alliance for age recommendations.

Note: This production is presented outdoors by Theater Alliance. For specific showtimes and further details, consult the Theater Alliance website or The Wharf's event calendar.