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The Roundtable

Honky Tong Angels at TheRep

By Joe Donahue
Published July 20, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT
Elizabeth Nestlerode, Erin Edelle, and Kara-Temeika Watkins - Honky Tonk Angels promo shoot for TheRep
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Elizabeth Nestlerode, Erin Edelle, and Kara-Temeika Watkins - TheRep in Albany, NY

The creator of “Always…Patsy Cline” brings to life “Honky Tonk Angels,” a musical celebration of the female stars of country music. The show runs at TheRep in Albany, New York through August 20th.

The all-hit song list includes “I’ll Fly Away,” “Stand by Your Man,” “9 to 5,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Ode to Billy Jo,” “These Boots Are Made for Walking,” “I Will Always Love You” and “Harper Valley PTA.”

We welcome the production's director, Gary John and one of the actors, Erin Edelle.

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