WOODY SEZ: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE Extends at Irish Rep

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today an extension for WOODY SEZ: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF Woody Guthrie, directed by Nick Corley (Kissing Jessica Stein), which will now run through August 20.

Devised by David M. Lutken, with Nick Corley, and Darcie Deaville, Helen J. Russell, and Andy Teirstein, WOODY SEZ began performances on June 1, 2017 at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage, and officially opened on June 8, 2017. Tickets are on sale now through Irish Rep's box office at 212-727-2737 or online at www.irishrep.org.

The current cast features Megan Loomis (War Horse First National Tour), David M. Lutken (Southern Comfort), Helen J. Russell (Ring of Fire), and Andy Teirstein (A Blessing on the Moon). Beginning July 12, Darcie Deaville (Back Bog Beast Bait) will join the production, replacing Megan Loomis, with David Finch (Cabaret) taking over for Andy Teirstein.

WOODY SEZ is a joyous, toe-tapping, musical portrait, rich with the words and songs of America's great troubadour, which transports the audience through the fascinating, beautiful, and sometimes tragic life of Woody Guthrie. With songs like "This Land is Your Land" and "So Long It's Been Good To Know Yuh" a talented group of four actor/musicians bring to life the many people who formed the fabric of his story. Not only was Woody a seminal influence on Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, he also inspired generations of Irish folk singers like the Clancy Brothers and Christy Moore. His songs may have told the stories of the disenfranchised in the Dust Bowl, but his recurrent themes speak of famine, worker's rights and emigrant strife. His legacy defined an American era of social consciousness and political expression that is alive and palpable today.

The production features lighting design by Michael Gottlieb (Rebel in the Soul), set design by Luke Hegel-Cantarella (Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man), costume design by Jeffrey Meek (Resident Costume Designer for Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma), and music direction by David M. Lutken.

IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE, co-founded by Producing Director Ciarán O'Reilly and Artistic Director Charlotte Moore, opened its doors in September 1988 with Sean O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars. The Irish Rep is currently the only year-round theatre company in New York City devoted to bringing Irish and Irish American works to the stage. Recognized with the Jujamcyn Theatres Award, a special Drama Desk Award for "Excellence in Presenting Distinguished Irish Drama," an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Achievement, and the Lucille Lortel Award for "Outstanding Body of Work," the Irish Rep has celebrated the very best in Irish theatre for over twenty-five years, from the masters to the new generation of Irish and Irish American writers who are transforming the stage. Nearly 38,000 audience members annually attend productions at our theatre located in the heart of New York's Off Broadway community. Once here, they witness the Irish Rep's engaging perspective on the Irish and their unique contributions to the world of drama. For more information about Irish Repertory Theatre, visit www.irishrep.org.