David M. Lutken, winner of the Helen Hayes Award for his portrayal, returns to Washington to kick off a new, 2026 production of the tour-de-force musical, from Voices Festival Productions (www.voicesfestivalproductions.com) and Woodrow Theatricals at DUPONT UNDERGROUND Oct. 8th - 25th, 2026.
WOODY SEZ tells the vibrant, true story of a uniquely American hero whose radical influence, and songs of defiance, hope and resilience endure.
"The musicianship is first class ... Guthrie’s music is more seductive than antagonistic, often managing to express with dry-eyed humor the bitter experiences of the poor.” (Peter Marks - The Washington Post)
“A haunting, powerful show .. transcends its homespun materials to become a work of art” (The New York Times)
Winner of the 2013 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production
Devised by David M Lutken with Nick Corley and Darcie Deaville, Helen Jean Russell and Andy Teirstein