HONKY-TONK HIGHWAY is a tribute to the legendary country-western singer and songwriter, the late Clint Colby. The time is 1970. We are at Tucker’s Road House in Tennessee, where Clint’s rocket-ride-of-a-career began twelve years ago. Clint’s former band, the Mountain Rangers, has reunited tonight for a one-time-only concert. Though Clint died a year ago this very night, he is represented by his trademark baby blue cowboy hat. Whichever band member dons the hat “becomes” Clint as we flashback to tell the story of his rise and fall through the autobiographical songs he wrote and made world famous.
[Book by Richard Berg – Music, Lyrics, and Additional Dialogue by RLN]
Reviews
One of the most thoroughly enjoyable evenings in town! The songs by Robert Lindsey-Nassif are remarkable. Run, don’t walk!” Backstage, New York
“A seamless succession of 20 delightful songs, high kickin’ dance numbers and down-home dialogue laced with humor and twang. It’s the real thing.” Chicago Sun-Times
“Buoyant and entertaining. An astonishing tour de force.” The Herald, Connecticut
“A new classic. Well-paced, good-natured and tuneful.” Chicago Tribune
Script & Licensing:
Cast Album CD:
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