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10/17/2019 12:01 AMWoody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie, the West End and Broadway hit, opens at the Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 10.
The tumultuous, touching, tragic, and joyful tale of the man considered by many to be America’s greatest folk poet is told in his own words and features songs including “Bound for Glory,” “Pastures of Plenty,” “The Ballad of Tom Joad,” “This Land is Your Land,” and two dozen more of Woody Guthrie’s protest songs. The award-winning cast includes creator David Lutken as Woody, with Darcie Deaville, David Finch, Maggie Hollinbeck, and Andy Christopher.
Woody Sez is a tale of struggle, activism, patriotism, and commitment. Guthrie’s songs have become ambassadors of the best of the American spirit.
This production is directed by Nick Corley with Sherry Lutken, musical directed by David Lutken, set design by Luke Cantarella, costumes by Jeffrey Meeks, lighting by Marcus Abbott, and sound design by Ray Smith and Tate Burmeister.
The performance, in the folk tradition, is un-amplified and authentic. The show and the musical arrangements incorporate more than 20 acoustic instruments. Hootenannies will follow Sunday matinées, with details about that available on the Ivoryton website, along with more information about times, prices, and more at www.ivorytonplayhouse.org.