Woody Guthrie's American Song
Woody Guthrie’s American Song is a musical portrait of the influential folk singer, songwriter, and political activist. It combines scenes inspired by Guthrie’s life with his songs and writings, including “This Land Is Your Land” and the protest song “All Fascists Bound To Lose.” The production presents music as a tool for solidarity, community, and resistance, focusing on working people whose stories are often overlooked amid economic hardship and political indifference.
Presented as a celebratory, intergenerational reflection on America, the musical considers how artists can challenge injustice and how the country’s story continues to be shaped by ordinary people. Its themes include belonging, democracy, activism, and the enduring power of music to amplify marginalized voices.
When: August 6–29. The page does not state a year.
Showtimes: 7:15 p.m. each performance date listed on the page.
Venue: Waterfront Park at The Wharf, 515 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Tickets: Price not available.
Songs and writings: Woody Guthrie.
Conceived and adapted by: Peter Glazer.
Orchestrations and vocal arrangements: Jeff Waxman.
Cast: Savina Barini (they/them), Jeremy Allen Crawford (he/him), Jordan Leah Embrack (she/her), Annie Graninger (she/her), Ixchel (she/they), Ethan J. Miller (he/him), Liam Tanner (he/him), Faith Wang (she/her), and Marvin Wayne (he/him).
Creative team: Tim Seib, director; Emily Baltzer and Emily Erickson, music directors; Siani Nicole, choreographer; Leigh Robinette, stage manager; Zora Allison, assistant stage manager; Regina Vitale, takeover stage manager; Hansin Arvind, Reston assistant stage manager; Yusef Chisholm, bass player; Jonathan Dahm Robertson, scenic designer; Danielle Preston, costume designer; Minjoo Kim, lighting designer; Kevin Lee Alexander, sound designer; Sophie Smrcka, props designer and assistant scenic designer; Allison Pearson, audio supervisor; Will Stutzman, sound engineer; Moki and Alex Anthes Rojas, co-lighting supervisors; and Finn Fairfield and Reigen Coffee, co-wardrobe supervisors.
Union affiliations: Designated company members belong to Actors’ Equity Association, United Scenic Artists Local 829, or the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. The production operates under agreements with the applicable theatrical labor unions.
Run time: Not provided on the page.
Ages: No age guidance or restriction is provided.
Accessibility: No accessibility information is provided.