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"Directed with the intimacy and warmth of a fraternal embrace by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, this production could scarcely be bettered as a reminder of the life force that courses through every word Wilson wrote. Mr. Santiago-Hudson...seems to feel the play's life-and-death rhythm as if it were his own heartbeat. Every member of the ensemble has soaring moments."
- Ben Brantley, New York Times
"Each of the seven actors is an ambulatory guitar, and along with Wilson's words they make beautiful music together in Seven Guitars."
- David Finkle, TheaterMania
"There is no quarreling with the cast: Kevin Carroll, Cassandra Freeman, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Brenda Pressley and Roslyn Ruff are all on target. Charles Weldon is a powerful Hedley and Lance Reddick, as Floyd, is as electric as his guitar."
- John Simon, Bloomberg News
"A lavish, lovingly cast, near-perfect new production."
- Rob Kendt, Broadway.com
"Richard Hoover's set feels authentic and lived-in, Karen Perry's costumes are true to the period and to the characters...Jane Cox's lighting design is appropriately naturalistic and evocative, and Bill Sims, Jr.'s music and Darron L. West's sound design contribute mightily to the ambiance of the piece. Seven Guitars is awesomely potent; it's a privilege to see this first-rate contemporary American play in such an admirably first-class production."
- Martin Denton, NY Theatre. com
"Seven Guitars strikes all the right chords."
- Joe Dziemianowicz, Daily News
"Lovingly directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the revival of Seven Guitars that opened last night provides reassurance, if any were needed, that August Wilson's plays will endure. Santiago-Hudson has provided a perfectly pitched production, eliciting sterling work from his fine ensemble. Blues veteran Bill Sims Jr. has provided a terrific original music score."
- Frank Scheck, New York Post
"The actors riff off each other like musicians in a well-oiled ensemble. In Seven Guitars – and throughout his 10-play cycle on the African-American experience – Wilson displayed a rare gift for imbuing everyday people, their conversations and stories with epic resonance."
- David Rooney, Variety
"If you ever doubted the power of Wilson's work, just head over to the Signature Theatre Company, where a great, satisfying revival of Seven Guitars is singing the blues. The revival, masterfully directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, is like a five-course meal of laughs, tears and heart-rending monologues. And the cast is flawless, a tight-knit corps of fierce performers who each get to shine. If there's an award for best ensemble, this group deserves it."
- David Cote, NY1
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