Strike a Chord: Tickets Are Now on Sale for August Wilson’s Seven Guitars

Tickets are now on sale for August Wilson’s Seven Guitars, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, who won a Tony Award for appearing in the original production of the piece. The play will begin off-Broadway performances at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater on November 5 with an official opening night set for November 23.

Set in 1940s Pittsburgh, Wilson’s haunting drama follows blues musician Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton, a man determined to win back the woman he loves and build a future beyond the limitations of Black life in America. As his friends gather and stories about Barton flow, what emerges is a richly layered portrait of masculinity and ambition, artistry, community and the collective weight of dreams deferred.

Seven Guitars features Chanté Adams as Ruby, Jason Dirden as Canewell, Russell Hornsby as Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton, Kristolyn Lloyd as Vera, Michael Potts as Red Carter, Roslyn Ruff as Louise and John Douglas Thompson as Hedley.

The creative team includes choreographer Kenneth L. Roberson, scenic designer Michael Carnahan, costume designer Karen Perry, lighting designer Rui Rita, sound designer Justin Ellington and hair and wig designer Nikiya Mathis. Junior Mack will compose original music for the revival.

Get tickets to Seven Guitars!