Seven Guitars

First Preview: Nov 5, 2026

Opening Date: Nov 23, 2026

Open run

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

Performance Schedule

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

Written By

August Wilson

Director

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

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Accessibility

Wheelchair Info

Four in last row of orchestra (H19-H22). Other seats can be removed if needed.
Seating

Seats 299.
Elevator/Escalator

Elevator: Yes.
Passenger Loading Zone

On Concourse level at 65th St. entrance.
Parking

Lincoln Center Pre-pay Park-and-Lock Garage serves all concert halls and theaters. May be entered from West 62nd St. between Columbus & Amsterdam Aves., or from West 65th St. between Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway. Parking for wheelchair. users or patrons with mobility limitations is in the Yellow Area, which provides level access to the Concourse and to elevators. Enter Lincoln Center South Drive from Amsterdam Ave. (right turn) one block north of West 62nd St. To reserve space call Garage Manager a
Entrance

Concourse. Down twelve steps, followed by twenty-one steps.Alternate entrance (elevator): Wheelchair lift from Concourse level to Box Office level and Orchestra. Use Concourse level lobby entrance (North Drive on 65th St. between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue). Ramp to Orchestra level is to right of Box office.
Box Office

From Concourse. Twelve steps followed by three doors (each 43").
Restroom

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

Near restrooms.
Telephone

Box office area. Coin slot 63". Cord 33". Volume control. Additional phone in outer lobby through doors.
Assisted Listening System

Sennheiser listening devices.
Visual Assistance

None.