John Henry Vs. the Robot

Inspired by the most famous ballad in American history, a legend that gave birth to new genres of music and storytelling, comes an all-new chapter in the unfinished saga of “man versus machine”: JOHN HENRY VS. THE ROBOT. The fight isn’t over yet! When mama brings home a robot to be Bobby’s new father, Bobby seeks out the legendary John Henry, the only man who can stand up to the machine. Created by award-winning playwright and composer Stephen Gashler, families will love this timeless tall tale brought back for a twenty-first century follow-up. Filled with laughs, fantastic music, and thought-provoking themes, there’s nothing quite like this steel-driving, heart-pumping comedy. This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah’s one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.