Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie at Merrimack Repertory Theatre

Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie

Merrimack Repertory Theatre
50 East Merrimack Street Lowell

Joyous, toe-tapping, and inspirational, Woody Sez brings to life the stories and songs of America's great troubadour. The four performers, playing more than 20 instruments, transport the audience through the riveting and often controversial life of Woody Guthrie. Musical numbers include "This Land Is Your Land," "Pastures of Plenty," "Bound for Glory," "Hard Travelin'," and "So Long, It's Been Good To Know Yuh."

Thru - Jun 26, 2022

Show Type: Musical

Box Office: 978-654-4678

www.mrt.org/woody

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Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie Reviews

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The Arts Fuse - Somewhat Recommended

"...The rich life and legacy of folk singer and activist extraordinaire Woody Guthrie defies easy summary, and that poses a considerable challenge for a two-hour, four-person show that claims to cover his career, at least in concept. And there is also the added problem that a surfeit of musical Americana — made up of Guthrie’s own well-known songs — is served up along the way. Is this a musical revue or a musical? Lead actor David M. Lutken wrote Woody Sez‘s earnest homage in 2007 and it takes an unusual form: essentially the show calls for a one-man band with a background entourage. Narrative, via monologue, supplies biographical information in between the musical numbers; there is not much dancing or dialogue between the performers after the opening scene."

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- Sasha Ray

The New England Theatre Geek - Highly Recommended

"...It is a testament to how finely crafted the show Woody Sez is that it can reintroduce a near-mythical folk singer in a way that helps his story and songs feel authentic and new once more. The show, a hybrid of a straightforward musical and a jukebox musical, walks the theatergoer through the life of Woody Guthrie, the guitarist and troubadour who came of age during the Dust Bowl era. His work spans a time when folk music began to be recognized by American critics as a true art form that chronicled hidden slices of American life. The compelling quartet of a cast in this touring production expertly guides us through formative vignettes of Guthrie’s life, and performs selections of his songbook with heart."

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- Craig Idlebrook

Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie at Merrimack Repertory Theatre