Directed by Anne Bogart
Music and Lyrics by Julia Wolfe
Original Text by Kia Corthron, Will Power, Carl Hancock Rux and Regina Taylor
Recorded Music performed by Bang on a Can All-Stars and Trio Mediaeval
Performed and Created by SITI Company
The legend of John Henry, deeply rooted in Appalachian folklore surrounding the construction of the American railroad, has existed in many variations and forms—from illustration to tall tale, political polemic to popular song. With music from Bang on a Can’s Julia Wolfe, and incorporating text from four remarkable playwrights, Anne Bogart and SITI Company explore the human impulse to tell stories through the rich tales surrounding this American folk hero.
Contact Information
- Actors Theatre, Bingham Theatre
- 316 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
- 216-5502
Event Time
- Tuesday, March 18, 2014
- 8:00 PM
Price
- Tickets start at $35