Tickets on sale now for Cherokee musical returning to Hard Rock Live Oct. 9-10

TULSA, Okla. - Tickets are on sale now for the return of "Nanyehi - The Story of Nancy Ward" at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa on Oct. 9 & 10.

Tickets are $20, with a $10 discount for Cherokee Nation citizens and children 12 and under, and can be purchased by calling the Hard Rock Live Box Office at 918-384-ROCK or online in the Entertainment section of www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com.

The original Cherokee musical shares the story of Ward, a legendary woman who was first honored in the 18th century as a Cherokee war woman but then as a peacemaker during the American Revolution.

The 2026 showing will mark the 14th production of the musical, with Cherokee Nation citizen Cheyenne Gagner returning to the title role of Nanyehi for the third year. Tommy Cummings (Muscogee/Choctaw) will return as Dragging Canoe, and special guest star, Cherokee Nation citizen Winnie Guess Perdue, will return as elder Nanyehi. Perdue has been recognized as one of five Cherokee women who changed the world.

The musical is written by Nashville-based, award-winning songwriter and recording artist Becky Hobbs and freelance director and co-playwright Nick Sweet.

Hobbs is a Cherokee Nation citizen and Bartlesville native who is a direct descendant of Nancy Ward. As a recording/performing artist, she has performed in more than 40 countries and has had over 20 chart records. Her songs have been recorded by Alabama, Conway Twitty, Demi Lovato, Emmylou Harris, Helen Reddy, George Jones, Glen Campbell, John Anderson, Kristin Chenoweth, Loretta Lynn, Sara Evans, Shirley Bassey and Wanda Jackson.

Hobbs was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in October 2015, and the "Nanyehi" short film was inducted into the Oklahoma Movie Hall of Fame in April 2019.

"Nanyehi" is presented by Cherokee Nation Businesses and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.

For more information about the musical, visit www.nanyehi.com.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is the flagship property of Cherokee Nation Entertainment. From signature restaurants and gaming to award-winning live entertainment, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa offers the best amenities in Oklahoma. Information on upcoming shows at Hard Rock Live, Track 5., Riff's and Amp Bar is available online at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling (918) 384-ROCK.

The Hard Rock Live box office is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.