BWW Reviews: WOODY SEZ Presented at Theater J – Nostalgic and Ultimately Engaging

David Finch also demonstrates awe-inspiring musicianship in every number he plays/sings.  He's an engaging performer no matter what instrument he's playing.  A cute moment in which he plays the spoons and engages with audience members is also one of the highlights of the show; it's nostalgic, but not forced or out of place.

Woody Sez is recommended. The enthusiasm the talented performers have for sharing Woody's music (and his legacy) is infectious.   If you're a fan of Woody, you are likely to love it.  Even if you only remember singing "This Land is Your Land" in elementary school, this is still a show to see if you appreciate fine musicianship.  

Running Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes including an intermission.

Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie plays at the Washington, DC Jewish Community Center – 1529 16^th Street, NW in Washington, DC – through December 2, 2012.  For tickets, call 1-800-494-8497 or purchase them online.

Photo Credit: Wendy  Murtz.

Jennifer Perry has been a DC resident since 2001 having moved from Upstate New York to attend graduate school at American University's School of International Service. When not attending countless theatre, concert, and cabaret performances in the area and in New York, she works for the US Federal Government as an analyst. Jennifer previously covered the DC performing arts scene for Maryland Theatre Guide and DC Metro Theater Arts. In addition to writing for BroadwayWorld, she covers cabaret and musical theatre-related concerts for DC Theatre Scene.

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