Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes

Experience the amazing music and life of Hank Williams!

July 2, 2009: The Renaissance Center’s Gaslight Dinner Theatre is excited to present Jason Petty’s critically acclaimed production, Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes.

Hank and my Honky Tonk Heroes showcases Petty's uncanny ability to capture the sounds of Hank Williams. The show takes audiences back in time to the very beginnings of country music paying homage not only to Williams, but also to country legends, like Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, Webb Pierce, George Jones, and many more. Backed by a four-piece band, the production features Williams' classic hits such as I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Your Cheatin' Heart, Hey Good Lookin', Cold Cold Heart, Lovesick Blues, You Win Again and many more. Hank and my Honky Tonk Heroes will make you smile, cry, clap your hands and stomp your feet with excitement.

Actor Jason Petty was born and raised in Manchester, TN and spent his summers growing up on his grandmother's farm in Primm Springs, TN. This veteran actor and singer has performed in theatres across the United States, Canada and Europe. Petty began portraying the country music legend, Hank Williams, in 1996 at the world famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Tennessee. Since that time, he has also appeared in national tours of Lost Highway winning a prestigious Obie Award for his Off Broadway portrayal of Hank Williams. His acting ability has afforded Petty roles in film, television and theatre and his musicianship and song writing abilities have won him numerous performances on The Grand Ole Opry, as well as the honor of performing with distinguished songwriters and producers in Nashville at the exclusive Blue Bird Café.

Lunch Matinees are July 9, 16, 23 at noon and tickets are $25. Dinner performances are July 10, 17, and 24 at 6:30pm. Tickets for Dinner Shows are $35. Each performance includes a delicious buffet. Tickets are on sale now at 615.740.5500.