August Wilson’s Seven Guitars tickets
About August Wilson’s Seven Guitars
Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, August Wilson’s Seven Guitars comes to Lincoln Center Theater in a powerful new revival of one of Wilson’s most lyrical and intimate plays. 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. Santiago-Hudson’s celebrated history with Wilson’s work, including the Tony Award- winning revival of Jitney and his most recent Tony nominated role as Bynum Walker in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, brings decades of insight to this electrifying work.
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Start date
November 5th, 2026
August Wilson’s Seven Guitars cast and creative team
By: August Wilson
Director: Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Choreography: Kenneth L. Roberson
Producer: Lincoln Center Theater
Cast list: 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), John Douglas Thompson (as Hedley)
Sets: Michael Carnahan
Costumes: Karen Perry
Lighting: Rui Rita
Sound: Justin Ellington
Other info: Hair and wig design by Nikiya Mathis, original music by Junior Mack
Venue
Lincoln Center Theater - Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, induction hearing loops, headsets
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is August Wilson’s Seven Guitars at?
August Wilson’s Seven Guitars is at New York's Lincoln Center Theater - Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, which is located at 150 West 65th Street, New York, 10023.
How do you get tickets for August Wilson’s Seven Guitars?
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Is August Wilson’s Seven Guitars playing on Broadway or Off-Broadway?
August Wilson’s Seven Guitars is playing Off Broadway.
Is August Wilson’s Seven Guitars accessible?
Wheelchair access, induction hearing loops, headsets
Who stars in August Wilson’s Seven Guitars?
August Wilson’s Seven Guitars stars 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), John Douglas Thompson (as Hedley).
Who is the director of August Wilson’s Seven Guitars?
Ruben Santiago-Hudson is the director of August Wilson’s Seven Guitars.
Who is the writer of August Wilson’s Seven Guitars?
The writer of August Wilson’s Seven Guitars is August Wilson.