Mill Town Players Host Hank Williams "Lost Highway"

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The Mill Town Players are bringing Hank Williams to the stage beginning this weekend with "Lost Highway."

Show's are set for Friday-Aug. 7.

The show opens on the news of Hank's death, with Hank's ghost observing various reactions to the news, then proceeds to tell the story of his life, including his friendship with a bluesman, "Tee Tot" (aka Rufus Payne), who taught him to play; his courting and marriage to first wife Audrey; his rise to stardom; and his struggles with alcoholism as they cause considerable turmoil in his career and personal life.

In addition to Hank, Tee Tot, and Audrey, other real-life characters portrayed in the show include Hank's mother Lilly, and music publishing magnate Fred Rose. Fictionalized versions of Hank's bandmates the Drifting Cowboys are also featured.

Tickets here.