August Wilson's Seven Guitars

August Wilson's Seven Guitars comes to the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, presenting one of the celebrated playwright's ten-play Century Cycle. This production explores the lives of seven characters in 1948 Pittsburgh, centering on blues musician Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton as he attempts to pursue his dreams after a stint in jail. Wilson's work is known for its poetic language and deep dives into the African American experience across the 20th century. This matinee performance on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, offers an opportunity to see a significant piece of American theater at Lincoln Center in New York. The Mitzi E. Newhouse is an intimate proscenium theater, well-suited for the character-driven narratives of Wilson's plays, drawing audiences who appreciate powerful drama and historical context.