Nanyehi coming to The Joint Aug. 21-23
Historical Cherokee musical features cast of nearly 30 actors
TULSA, Okla. – An original musical based on the life of one of the most influential women in Cherokee history is coming to Tulsa Aug. 21-23, when The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa hosts “Nanyehi – Beloved Woman of the Cherokee.”
“Nanyehi” is the story of Nancy Ward, a legendary woman who was first honored in the 18th century as a Cherokee war woman, but then as a peacemaker during the American Revolution.
Tickets are $15 and now on sale. There is a $5 discount for Cherokee citizens and for children 12 and under that can be purchased by calling the box office at 918-384-ROCK.
To tell the story, the Tulsa production features New York-based actress Michelle Honaker in the title role.
Lawton native Rudy Ramos is also a lead cast member, playing influential Cherokee leader Attakullakulla. Ramos brings nearly five decades of film, television and stage work to the production. His filmography includes “Beverly Hills Cop II,” “NYPD Blue,” “JAG” and “Hawaii Five-O.”
The musical is written by Nashville-based, award-winning songwriter and recording artist Becky Hobbs and playwright Nick Sweet. It has previously been performed in Hartwell, Georgia, and Tahlequah.
Hobbs is a Cherokee citizen and Bartlesville native, who is a direct descendant of Nancy Ward. She has performed in more than 40 countries, including nine in Africa. Her songs have been recorded by Alabama, Conway Twitty (“I Want To Know You Before We Make Love” went to No. 1), George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris, Glen Campbell, Wanda Jackson, John Anderson, Janie Fricke, Lacy J Dalton, Moe Bandy, Shelly West, Helen Reddy, Shirley Bassey, Jane Oliver, Ken Mellons, and others.
“Nanyehi” is presented by Cherokee Nation Businesses and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
For more information about the musical, visit www.nanyehi.com.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa has twice been nominated for the ACM Award for best casino venue. It is located off Interstate 44 at exit 240. Ticket prices and information on upcoming shows are available online in The Joint section of www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling (918) 384-ROCK. The Joint box office is open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Photo Cutline: Michelle Honaker is reprising the title role in “Nanyehi – Beloved Woman of the Cherokee” when the production comes Aug. 21-23 to The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
