John Henry is a Broadway character from John Henry.

What show is John Henry from?

John Henry is a character from John Henry, a Broadway play.

Who has played John Henry?

John Henry has been played by Paul Robeson, Dan Daly across Broadway productions.

Can I sing as John Henry at Sing with the Stars?

Sing with the Stars features songs from many Broadway shows. Members sing karaoke alongside real Broadway performers at live nights in NYC, and you may get to sing as John Henry.

John Henry

from John Henry

John Henry is a character from John Henry. Sing as John Henry alongside real Broadway performers at Sing with the Stars in New York City.

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Cast History

Original (1940–1940)

Paul Robeson

Original (1903–1903)

Dan Daly

Songs

Songs performed by John Henry:

I've Trampled All Over

from John Henry

Old John Henry/Po' Lil' Frenchie

from John Henry

Workin' on de Railroad

from John Henry

Sundown in My Soul

from John Henry

I'm Born in the Country

from John Henry

So Stand Back, All You Bullies

from John Henry

How Come I'm Born Wid a Hook in My Hand

from John Henry

All the People on the Levee

from John Henry

How Come I'm Born Wid a Hook in My Hand (Reprise)

from John Henry

Jaybird

from John Henry

Got a Head Like a Rock

from John Henry

From the show

John Henry appears in John Henry.

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Also appears in

John Henry also appears in:

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is John Henry?: John Henry is a Broadway character from John Henry.
What show is John Henry from?: John Henry is a character from John Henry, a Broadway play.
Who has played John Henry?: John Henry has been played by Paul Robeson, Dan Daly across Broadway productions.
Can I sing as John Henry at Sing with the Stars?: Sing with the Stars features songs from many Broadway shows. Members sing karaoke alongside real Broadway performers at live nights in NYC, and you may get to sing as John Henry. Request an invite.

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