Seven Guitars

First Preview: Nov 5, 2026

Opening Date: Nov 23, 2026

Closing Date: Jan 10, 2027

https://www.lct.org/shows/26-27-season/#7G

Playing @

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater

150 W 65th Street, New York, NY 10023

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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 American Century Cycle, 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.

Off Broadway Play - Drama

Show Notes: Seven Guitars is a limited run. A closing date is yet to be announced.

Cast

Chanté Adams
Jason Dirden
Russell Hornsby
Kristolyn Lloyd
Michael Potts
Roslyn Ruff
John Douglas Thompson

Written By

August Wilson

Director

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

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Accessibility

Wheelchair Info

Four wheelchair accessible seats in the last row of the orchestra (H19-H22). Other seats can be removed if needed.
Elevator/Escalator

Elevator access is available just inside the street-level entrance on 65th street via a staffed elevator, located to the right of the large mural.
Passenger Loading Zone

On Concourse level at 65th St. entrance
Entrance

Enter through the glass doors in front of the large curved mural, and use the access lift on the left. The doorbell next to the lift will call a security guard to assist if necessary. The Beaumont lobby and orchestra level is accessible by a ramp located to the right of the box office.
Box Office

Elevator access to the Lincoln Center Theater box office is available from the street-level entrance on 65th Street
Restroom

Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the lobby levels of the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse and Claire Tow Theaters. Womens: Lobby level. Ramp. Stall door 34.5". Commode 18".Mens: Theater level. Stall door 36". Commode 18". Urinal 17".Unisex: Door 34.5". Room 60" x 84". Commode 18".
Water Fountain

Water Fountain located near restrooms.
Assisted Listening System

Induction Loops available for hearing aids and headphones. Headphones are available from the concessions bars in the lobbies.
Visual Assistance

None