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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.

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Show 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

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Characters in John Henry

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