Alliance Theatre Co. presents:
Woody Guthrie's American Song
Conceived and adapted by Peter Glazer
Directed by Susan V. Booth
May 9 - June 9, 2002
Alliance Stage

Woody Guthrie's American Song chronicles the folkslinger's early years in oil-boom Oklahoma, his freight-train journey west to California, and his adventures in New York City in the 1940's. The musical mixes two dozen of Guthrie's songs with his own words. In addition to the beloved anthem "This Land Is Your Land", the music includes........
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Alliance Theatre Company
1280 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Phone (404) 733-4690
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JohnC and I saw this when it was in NYC in January, 1999. It was presented by the Melting Pot Theater Company.

After the play, the actors/ musicians came out to kind of a makeshift lobby (it was a tiny venue - Theater 3, on West 43rd St. & 8th Ave) and we all enjoyed an impromtu gathering while they all sang well into the night. David M. Lutken, who had a lead role in American Song, went from there to a short run but worthwhile play on Broadway. (I think it was called Gettysburg, but Im not sure, JC would remember.) He had a beautiful voice and a pleasant way about him. It was a wonderful evening - very much worth seeing.

Thanks for reminding me of the nice experience and the update on it's location.

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"Alliance dusts off an American musical legend"
Wendell Brock - Staff
Sunday, May 12, 2002
THEATER PREVIEW
"Woody Guthrie's American Song"
http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/epaper/editions/sunday/arts_c3dd386e071342411082.html

We saw this Friday evening. It was wonderful. Never a dull moment. As my daughter said "it's like going to a play and a concert at the same time."