About the show: Set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1948, Seven Guitars by August Wilson follows a group of friends mourning the sudden death of Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton, a blues guitarist on the verge of stardom. The play explores ambition, systemic injustice, and the search for legacy through live music and lyrical dialogue. As Floyd and Hedley chase dreams in a world built to oppress Black aspirations, the American Century Cycle play reveals the enduring bonds that hold communities together.

Know Before You Go:

• Run time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
• Content Advisory: This play contains mature themes, including racial and social tensions, trauma, and death. There are instances of strong language, violence, and references to substance abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.
• Age appropriateness: recommended for ages 15+

August Wilson's "Seven Guitars" is part of THE AMERICAN CENTURY CYCLE and presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com