John Henry
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John Henry is a play. Sing songs from John Henry alongside real Broadway performers at Sing with the Stars in New York City.
Sing This Show LiveShow Details
- Type
- Play
- Setting
- The Black River Country, Mississippi, and New Orleans
- Written by
- George V. Hobart, Roark Bradford
Production History
Original
Jan 1940 – Jan 1940 · 7 performances
44th Street Theatre
Original
May 1903 – Jun 1903 · 21 performances
Herald Square Theatre
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is John Henry?
- John Henry is a play.
- Can I sing songs from John Henry at Sing with the Stars?
- Sing with the Stars features songs from many Broadway shows including John Henry. Members sing karaoke alongside real Broadway performers at live nights in NYC. Request an invite.
- What songs are in John Henry?
- John Henry features 32 songs, including I'm Singing About a Man, How Come I'm Born Wid a Hook in My Hand, All the People on the Levee, Ya Gotta Bend Down, How Come I'm Born Wid a Hook in My Hand (Reprise), and more. View all songs from this show.
Songs from John Henry
View all 32 songs →Characters in John Henry
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