Overview
From Johnny Cash’s iconic songbook comes a unique musical journey through love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. Told through over two dozen of his greatest hits—including “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and the title song “Ring of Fire”—performed by a multi-talented cast that paints a musical portrait of The Man in Black in a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to the musical legend.
Though he is never impersonated, the show paints an authentic musical portrait of his remarkable life, showcasing the passion, grit, and heart that defined his journey. With every note, RING OF FIRE takes audiences on an exciting ride, climaxing in a concert experience that will both move and exhilarate. This memorable tribute to Johnny Cash’s legacy is a powerful reminder of the enduring impact of his music.
RING OF FIRE School Edition has been adapted from the original Broadway production. The School Edition has been carefully edited, with additional director’s notes throughout, to make the show more producible for high school groups. Song keys have been adjusted to sit more comfortably in the range of high school performers. In some cases, problematic language has been changed, while in others an alternate choice is offered at the discretion of the director.
Casting & Production
Casting
MAN 1
MAN 2
WOMAN 1
MAN 3
WOMAN 2
MAN 4
WOMAN 3
MAN 5
WOMAN 4
WOMAN 5
MAN 6
Expandable ensemble with featured solos and lines
Orchestral Information
8 Musicians
Piano/Conductor (Keyboard 1)
Keyboard 2 (Keyboard 2/Rhythm Guitar)
Fiddle (Fiddle/Mandolin)
Guitar 1 (Electric and Acoustic)
Guitar 2 (Electric and Acoustic)
Guitar 3 (Acoustic/Dobro/Harmonica/Trumpet)
Bass (Bass/Guitar)
Drums
Credits
RING OF FIRE School Edition
The Music of Johnny Cash
Created by RICHARD MALTBY, JR. Conceived by WILLIAM MEADE
Orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby Ring of Fire was originally produced on Broadway by William Meade, CTM Productions, Bob Cuillo, GFour Productions, and James B. Freydberg
The School Edition was adapted by DONNIE BRYAN at Ensworth High School, Nashville, TN
Media
- Opening
- Country Boy
- While I've Got It On My Mind
- Five Feet High and Rising
- Big River
- Waiting on the Far Side Banks of Jordan
- Daddy Sang Bass
- I Still Miss Someone
- Angel Band
- If I Were a Carpenter
- Ring of Fire
- Jackson
- Hey Porter
- Sunday Morning Coming Down
- Going To Memphis
- Delia's Gone
- Folsom Prison Blues
- Man In Black
- Why Me, Lord?
- A Boy Named Sue
- All Over Again
- I Walk The Line
- I've Been Everywhere
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