WOODY GUTHRIE'S AMERICAN SONG
Songs and Writings by Woody Guthrie Conceived
Adapted by Peter Glazer Orchestrations
Vocal Arrangements by Jeff Waxman
Directed by Tim Seib
AUGUST 6-29, 2026
The Labor Heritage Foundation and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor are proud to sponsor two Labor Nights, on August 13th and August 15th, during the run of Woody Guthrie’s American Song. Spread the word to your fellow union members in the DC area and come together at The Wharf Waterfront Park for an evening of song, storytelling and solidarity!
From the iconic anthem “This Land is Your Land” to protest songs like “All You Fascists Bound To Lose,” the music of folk poet and social agitator Woody Guthrie persists as a dynamic force of dissent and hope for the American people. Woody Guthrie’s American Song is a musical that weaves Guthrie’s storytelling with scenes drawn directly from his life, wielding music as a loudspeaker for the voice of the working people, speaking up for those swept aside by economic collapse and political indifference. This production is a panoramic tribute to the legacy of activism in the arts, celebrating the spirit of what America looks and sounds like. As the United States marks its 250th Anniversary, Woody Guthrie’s American Song offers a necessary counterpoint – reminding us that America’s story is always unfinished and that the most joyful and enduring voices have always come from the people.
PRE-SHOW PARTNERSHIP: Theater Alliance is excited to partner with Dinner and a Show to offer an exclusive Woody Guthrie's American Song pre-show event, including a drink and a meet and greet with some of the creative team.
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