Overview
From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. More than two dozen classic hits—including “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and the title tune—performed by a multi-talented cast, paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to a unique musical legend! Though he is never impersonated, Johnny Cash’s remarkable life story is told through his music, climaxing in a concert that will both move and exhilarate!
Casting & Production
Casting
4 female and 4 male featured roles.
MAN 1
MAN 2
MAN 3
MAN 4
WOMAN 1
WOMAN 2
WOMAN 3
WOMAN 4
Orchestral Information
8 Musicians
Piano/Conductor (Keyboard 1)
Utility (Keyboard 2/Rhythm Guitar)
Violin (Fiddle/Mandolin)
Guitar 1 (Electric and Acoustic)
Guitar 2 (Electric and Acoustic)
Guitar 3 (Acoustic/Dobro/Harmonica)
Bass (Acoustic)
Drums
Credits
RING OF FIRE
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
Media
- Ring of Fire 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
Authors
Upcoming Productions
American Stage
Saint Petersburg, FL
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