Songs to Grow On

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A Woody Guthrie concert for children! – A family-friendly concert event featuring American folk music legend Woody Guthrie's classic children's songs. Performed by Rob Lawhon and drawn primarily from Guthrie's iconic album Songs to Grow on for Mother and Child, this cycle of songs captures the whimsy, joy, and wonder of childhood in three chords & a whole lot of fun. Join Woody and his dog Arlo as they serenade Atlanta families with songs that celebrate the human spirit.  

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For Families
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Songs to Grow On

May 17 – May 30, 2021

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Streaming from the Under the Tent Series at Alliance Theatre

A Woody Guthrie concert for children! – A family-friendly concert event featuring American folk music legend Woody Guthrie’s classic children’s songs. Performed by Rob Lawhon and drawn primarily from Guthrie’s iconic album Songs to Grow on for Mother and Child, this cycle of songs captures the whimsy, joy, and wonder of childhood in three chords & a whole lot of fun. Join Woody and his dog Arlo as they serenade Atlanta families with songs that celebrate the human spirit.  

Watch the trailer:

 

View the full program:

Creative Team

Cast

Rob Lawhon

Rob Lawhon

Woody Guthrie
Julissa Sabino Hobbs

Julissa Sabino Hobbs

Nora/Arlo
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