Hank Williams is known the world over as the most influential singer/songwriter ever. Acclaimed performer/musician \;Jason Petty \;is bringing the authentic and insightful story of Hank Williams Sr. to life in &ldquo\;Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes&rdquo\;.
\n \;\n\nJason Petty made a striking impression on New York&rsquo\;s Theatre District\, starring in &ldquo\;Hank Williams: Lost Highway&rdquo\; \;which played for nine months to sold out audiences at the Little Shubert Theater. Audiences and critics alike were taken back by Petty&rsquo\;s amazing acting ability in his portrayal of Hank Williams.
\n \;\n\nPetty won rave reviews from all the major critics\, including the \;New York Times\, \;Variety \;and \;Rolling Stone. \;The NY Post \;stated it best: &ldquo\;At times it seems as if Petty is not just offering an impersonation of Williams\, but channeling his ghost.&rdquo\; \;Another sign of recognition for Petty&rsquo\;s brilliant performance of Hank Williams was being honored with an Obie Award (Off Broadway&rsquo\;s Tony Award equivalent) for &ldquo\;Outstanding Actor&rdquo\;.
\n \;\n\nIn \;Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes\, Petty gives audiences a personal look at Williams growing up\, how he became famous\, who influenced the legendary singer /songwriter and performers today who are influenced by Williams. \; \; The show is chock full of Hank&rsquo\;s hits from &lsquo\;Your Cheatin&rsquo\; Heart&rsquo\; and &lsquo\;I&rsquo\;m So Lonesome I Could Cry&rsquo\;\, \;to &lsquo\;Hey Good Lookin&rsquo\; and &lsquo\;Lovesick Blues&rsquo\;.
\n \;\n\nNot only will the great songs of Hank Williams Sr. be performed but audiences also treated to a selection of songs from some of Hank&rsquo\;s influences (including Jimmie Rodgers\, Carter Family\, Roy Acuff and Ernest Tubb)\, \;and those who were influenced by Hank \; (including George Jones\, Webb Pierce\, Faron Young\, Elvis and Alan Jackson). &ldquo\;Will the Circle Be Unbroken&rdquo\;\, Wine Me Up&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;Midnight in Montgomery&rdquo\; are just a few of such selections included in the set.
\n \;\n\nGoing back to the beginning when Hank Williams was given his very first guitar\, all the way to how the legend made a lasting impression on popular music\, &ldquo\;Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes&rdquo\; plays to sold-out houses across the country from Broadway to Nashville and keeps audiences clapping their hands and stomping their feet.
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