Johnny Cash News

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Ring Of Fire' and 'Big Fish' bring us a taste of the heartland, 'Beaches' hopes to follow 'Amazing Grace' on the journey from here to New York, and Gorilla Tango and MCL Chicago open new improv-based musicals. Plus the return of 'WOZ,' Stephen Sondheim honored by the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, and Tommy Tune to be feted by the Chicago Human Rhythm Project! Plus Waa-Mu honors Bernie.

Grammy-nominated harmony duo The Milk Carton Kids have announced the May 19 release of their third album, Monterey, and will bring their 2015 concert tour to Nashville with a performance at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center on November 5 at 8:00 p.m.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Songbird in Concert featuring Amy Spanger (Rock of Ages, Reefer Madness), Kacie Sheik (Hair) and more on June 30th at 9:30pm. 

Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell's second duet album—The Traveling Kind, produced by Joe Henry—is out today on Nonesuch Records.

Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell's second duet album -- The Traveling Kind, produced by Joe Henry -- is now streaming exclusively at NPR Music as a First Listen. The record will be released today, May 12, on Nonesuch Records.

Long considered a “songwriter's songwriter,” JOHN PRINE is a rare talent who writes the songs other songwriters would sell their souls for. Evidence of this is the long list of songwriters who have recorded gems from his extensive catalog, including Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, the Everly Brothers, John Denver, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon, Ben Harper, Joan Baez, and many others. With immeasurable accolades, including two Grammys and the distinction of being one of the few songwriters honored by the Library of Congress and US Poet Laureate, Prine is more than a musician…he is an American treasure.

After five years of fund raising and major renovations, Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced the grand opening of 'CRT Downtown', their new theatrical venue at 24 Port Watson Street in downtown Cortland. The grand opening starts with a concert by the Buddy Holly Tribute Band 'The Rave-Ons', featuring Todd Meredith, the star of CRT's productions of 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story' and 'Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash'. The concerts will be held tonight, May 8th and tomorrow, May 9th at 7:30.

The national tour of the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, inspired by the electrifying true story, returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, June 10 at 8 pm. Tickets are $49-79.

'Love Story', the latest album from platinum-selling rapper Yelawolf, recently debuted at #2 on the iTunes Top 100 album chart. 'Love Story' was recorded and mixed by SAE Miami graduate and current SAE Atlanta faculty member Matt Hayes.

Beginning this summer, TexARTS, a nonprofit professional theatre will bring you to your feet with four spectacular productions at the Kam and James Morris Theatre in Lakeway.

Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell's second duet album -- The Traveling Kind, produced by Joe Henry -- is now streaming exclusively at NPR Music as a First Listen. The record will be released next Tuesday, May 12, on Nonesuch Records.

Totem Pole Playhouse, Pennsylvania's premiere summer stock theatre located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, has announced the casting for the theatre's 65th Anniversary summer season. Included in the casts will be the star of a current, long-running CBS television series, a star from one of the classic TV sitcoms of the 1970s and '80s, a Tony Award-winning, internationally-acclaimed baritone, and a veteran stage actor offering his final performance in his one-man show directed by an Oscar Award-winning director. Franklin County Visitors Bureau is the season's sponsor.

KUNC and Z2 Entertainment will present The Milk Carton Kids with Special Guests at the Boulder Theater on Wednesday, December 9th, 2015. Tickets are on sale May 1st for $27.50 general admission.

We assume you are aware that the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday and that the Iroquois Steeplechase runs the following weekend in Nashville, so we have you covered with suggestions for non-equestrian events. Now, get out there and have some fun, y'all! And while you're at it, you'll be doing some good for the community by supporting the arts - and artists - in the Volunteer State!

TheBirthplace of Country Musicis pleased to announce that the 'OrthophonicJoy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited'album will be released on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

The Grand's Summer Season celebrates music with the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Friday, June 19, 2015 8pm and Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 3pm and 8pm.

Purchase a Massage Envy Spa annual membership at a Chicagoland location from April 1 through May 10, 2015  and receive a complimentary pair of tickets to Chicago's record-breaking musical, Million Dollar Quartet, at the Apollo Theater.

The Birthplace of Country Music is pleased to announce the "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited" album will be released on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

As part of Tennessee Shakespeare Company's first year-round season, the development of three exciting new musicals launches on the University of Memphis Mainstage this summer with Showplace Memphis: Musical Works in Progress.