Walt Willey

FOUR DAYS AWAY from "Wild Bill! The End of the Trail" at the Roxy in Lockport, IL, NOVEMBER 7 (6:30PM) & 8 (3PM matinee)! Folks, whether you're a big fan of the "Wild West," a theatre lover, or just like amusing, fact-based autobiographical drama - or seeing an old "soap dog" learn new tricks; we have something for everybody in this show! And join us afterward for a Q&A, Meet & Greet, and photo/autograph opportunity! This is gonna be fun! For tickets, go to: roxylockport.com/events/

JUST OVER A WEEK AWAY from "Wild Bill! The End of the Trail" at the Roxy Theatre in LOCKPORT, IL, NOVEMBER 7 & 8(matinee)! Here's what some of the many positive reviews say: --"We were there. Loved you and Sarah and the venue itself. Great show. My husband and I are big western fans as well. We really enjoyed learning more about Wild Bill and Jane. Thank you for a great evening!" Denise M. -- "It was very informative. Loved learning about Wild Bill and Calamity Jane - loved it! You and your wife put on a wonderful show. It was great getting to know you both on a personal level as well...your wife is beautiful, and funny as well...Look forward to more of your shows!" Dar L. --"Your show was awesome! I really enjoyed it! It was great getting to talk with you and your wife!" Bob C. Our thanks to ALL who attended!Now it's YOUR turn! See you there! roxylockport.com/events/

Here we go again! Join us for our second and third performances of my brand-new Wild Bill! show, this one featuring "Calamity" Jane (played by my wife, singer/songwriter Sarah Kaine)! We'll be at the Roxy Theatre in LOCKPORT, IL on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 at 6:30PM and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 at 3PM. We will have a Q&A session and Meet & Greet following the show! For TICKETS and more info, please go to: cityoflockport.net/972/Walt-… See you there! And here are clips from our appearance on WGN News promoting the show! wgntv.com/morning-news/morni… youtube.com/watch?v=JPEl2lNQ…

Thanks to all who came out for "Wild Bill! The End of the Trail" featuring Sarah as "Calamity Jane!" We had a blast doing this and it seemed to be very well received! As was our moderated discussion with Kane Farabaugh (for future broadcast) AND the opening of my first gallery show! Thanks to the Ottawa Council for the Arts board and staff, especially Roger Arm, Doug Dalrymple and Tim Shaw who worked so hard to get these shows mounted, Julie Johnson, Bob Navarro (Heritage Corridor Destinations), Donna Reynolds (Ottawa Illinois Visitors Center), and Rich Crumb (Heritage Harbor and Vacation Rentals) for their support!

And join us TOMORROW (Thursday) on WGN-TV's Morning News at 8:50AM as we join my olds pardners Robin Baumgarten and Larry Potash to talk about all this stuff! And, more locally, hear us on WLPO radio on FRIDAY around 7AM and on 1430 WCMY around 9AM to visit about - God help us - "Walt WilleyWeekend" (not MY idea to call it that, believe me!) in Ottawa (YIKES!) For info and tickets, please go to ottawacenter.org.

ALMOST THERE! To "The End of the Trail," that is! SATURDAY at 7PM it's the world premier of my newest version of my "Wild Bill!" show and this one includes the inimitable "Calamity Jane," played by my multi-talented wife, singer/songwriter/actress Sarah Kaine! Then SUNDAY AT 2PM, it's "A View from the Abbey," a moderated discussion with Emmy Award-winning Kane Farabaugh hosting, followed by the reception for the FIRST GALLERY SHOWING of my paintings! For more info, please go to: ottawacenter.org

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 please join me for two very exciting events! First, at 2PM, is "A View from the Abby," a moderated discussion with my wife, singer/songwriter Sarah Kaine ("Woman Enough," "Baptizing' Hole") and myself, hosted by none other than Emmy Award-winning journalist and documentarian Kane Farabaugh, the topic of which is: "Art in Our Lives." This will be recorded to be televised at a later date! Then, at 4PM, the Gallery Reception for friend and fellow artist Keith Johnson and myself. Below are a few examples of the nearly two dozen works I have on display! These events are FREE (although a $10 donation for the panel is suggested). For more info, go to: ottawacenter.org/event-detai…

ONE WEEK AWAY from the premier of my newest version of "Wild Bill!," "The End of the Trail," featuring "Calamity Jane!" Folks who've enjoyed the earlier versions of this show (thank you!) will find this show leaner, funnier, and more exciting, we think! So come on out to support the Arts and for an evening of "Wild West" fun with "Wild Bill" Hickok and "Calamity Jane," SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 7PM in my hometown of Ottawa, IL! TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: ottawacenter.org/event-detai…

It's COUNTDOWN TIME to "Wild Bill! The End of the Trail's" WORLD PREMIER, 10/17! Join Sarah and me as we talk to our ol' partners at WGN-TV Morning News one week from today, THURSDAY, 10/15 at 8:50AM. We'll be talking about the show, my artwork and - who knows what else? So excited about sharing this new version of "Wild Bill!" the FIRST GALLERY SHOWING (10/18) of my artwork! TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: ottawacenter.org/event-detai… PLEASE SHARE AND REPOST!

Hey Folks! Just about two weeks away from the premier of the newest version of my Wild Bill! play (this one featuring "Calamity Jane!") and the first gallery showing of my watercolor paintings! I'm so excited! It's such an honor to be asked by the Ottawa Center for the Arts to be a part of their "Homecoming Series," especially since "coming home" is one of my favorite things to do! For TICKETS and more information, please visit ottawacenter.org. See you there!

Hey Folks! I'm ba-a-a-a-ck! Been awfully busy getting the NEW "Wild Bill!' show, featuring "Calamity Jane," ready for its WORLD PREMIER, Saturday, October 17 (see below) and getting artwork produced and ready for my FIRST GALLERY SHOW, also in October (10/18-?), beginning after my "A View From The Abbey" moderated discussion! Here are links: SHOW: ottawacenter.org/event-detai… DISCUSSION/GALLERY: ottawacenter.org/event-detai… And a few of the pieces to be shown in the gallery!

So excited to bring this NEW version of my one-man show about "Wild Bill" Hickok, "WILD BILL! An Evening with James Butler Hickok - THE END OF THE TRAIL," featuring SARAH KAINE as "Calamity Jane to my hometown of Ottawa, IL, OCTOBER 17! Those of you who have seen the original version of this entertaining and educational show will be entertained and educated all over again and delighted, we think, with the addition of my talented wife, Sarah Kaine, as the inimitable "Calamity" Jane Canary! Get your tickets NOW! We expect this to be a SELL OUT! ottawacenter.org/event-detai…

WOW! That's all I can say. Oh, and...THANKS SO MUCH! As of Friday, I've had over 160,000 VIEWS and 3,000 LIKES on my IG regarding my appearances on LIVE with Kelly and Mark! Throughout my career - be it on TV as actor and host, the stage or in the comedy club and now in my latest incarnation as a watercolorist - I've had the most incredible support and I am grateful and humbled by it! It has been my absolute honor and pleasure to be allowed to entertain you in all this media and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your love for all these years! etsy.com/shop/WaltWilleyWork…

Hey Folks... TOMORROW'S THE DAY! Coming up THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, join me as I join Live with Kelly and Mark! Talking about Death on the Brandywine (my new film), my new "Wild Bill" show, featuring the lovely and talented Sarah Kaine as "Calamity Jane!" And we chat about my watercolor painting! And a bunch of other stuff... @livekellyandmark @deathonthebrandywine #deathonthebrandywine

Hey Folks... Coming up THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, join me as I join Live with Kelly and Mark ! Talking about Death on the Brandywine (my new film), my new "Wild Bill" show, featuring the lovely and talented Sarah Kaine as "Calamity Jane!" And we chat about my watercolor painting! And a bunch of other stuff... livewithkellyandmark.com/upc… #deathonthebrandywine @deathonthebrandywine

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR WORLD PREMIERE! Join me as I present my NEW VERSION of my one-man show, "WILD BILL! An Evening with James Butler Hickok: The End of the Trail" - featuring "Calamity" Jane - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17! My very talented wife, singer/songwriter/actor Sarah Kaine, joins me onstage as "Calamity" as part of the Ottawa Center for the Arts' "Homecoming Series!" Ottawa is my hometown! And join us SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 for a moderated discussion with "Art in Our Lives" as the topic! FOR TICKETS TO PLAY GO TO: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ho… See you there!

Okay, Folks...here's an UPDATE to my appearance on LIVE with Kelly and Mark! Though we're taping the segment on July 13, the AIRDATE for this is THURSDAY, AUGUST 6! Tune in for this reunion and some talk about "Death on the Brandywine" and other subjects - plus a SURPRISE! NASHVILLE: JOIN ME FOR OUR REGIONAL PREMIERE, JULY 13 at the FRANKLIN THEATER! For tickets go to: secure.franklintheatre.com/w…

Do you enjoy Agatha Christie? "House of Cards?" "Knives Out?" Then join me for Nashville's premiere of my new film, "Death on the Brandywine," MONDAY, JULY 13, at the fantastic Franklin Theater! I'll be hosting and will be joined by producers and cast members (TBA) for a Q&A after the showing! For tickets, please go to: secure.franklintheatre.com/w… Please SHARE and I'll see you there!

NEWS FLASH! I'll be joining old (well, not that old) friends Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on "Live with Kelly and Mark." I'm doing a taping on July 13 (airdate TBA - I'll let you know when)! We'll be talking about "Death on the Brandywine" and a few other things - plus a SURPRISE! Then it's back on a plane to make it back to Nashville's own premiere, MONDAY, JULY 13, at the fantastic Franklin Theater! I'll be hosting and will be joined by producers and cast members (TBA) for a Q&A after the showing! For tickets, please go to: secure.franklintheatre.com/w… See you there! Please like and SHARE!