Johnny Cash News

The Ogunquit Playhouse has announced the appointment of Brian Swasey to the position of Associate Producer. Brian is no stranger to the Playhouse as he directed the productions of The Berenstain Bears, and The Cat In The Hat. He is also no stranger to the seacoast area; he is originally from Portland, Maine, and is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Musical Theatre and Dance. Brian Swasey recently stated, 'Growing up in New England, and seeing many shows at the Ogunquit Playhouse, I leapt at the chance to return to the area and become a part of the Playhouse family as the new Associate Producer."

Chenango River Theatre will host its 8th Annual Big Cash Raffle from 6-9pm on Saturday, April 18 at the Genegantslet Golf Club. $9,550 in cash prizes will be awarded to the 7 lucky ticket holders with winning numbers - only 250 tickets will be sold. The Big Cash winner will take home $7,500 stuffed in a big jar. Second place is $1,000 and there are 5 additional cash prizes from $100-$500.

The Nashville Chicks, three awesome songwriters & singers, as well as accomplished actors, are individual successes becoming one brilliant musical light on the performance stage of the Spencer Theater.

The Warner Theatre is proud to present the Truck Stop Troubadours: A Tribute to Waylon Jennings & His Outlaw Friends, in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on Saturday, June 27th at 8 pm.

The 2015 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced additional programming to take place at Tribeca Film Festival at Spring Studios

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced country music singer Vince Gill will perform Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

The Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet is inspired by the electrifying true story of the one night Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley were brought together for what is now known as one of the greatest rock 'n' roll jam sessions in history. The national tour of this Tony Award-winner brings these legendary icons to the Harris Center in what promises to be a series of unforgettable performances.

Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes American Idol contestant and Berkshire native, Katherine Winston at The Garage on Saturday, April 18 at 8pm.

Gospel music legend Joanne Cash, sister of country music icon Johnny Cash, will release her latest album, “Breaking Down the Barriers,” today, April 1st.

Coming off a record-setting year, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 2015-2016 Broadway Season continues to bring some of the most sought-after Broadway shows, as well as classic musicals that continue to excite and inspire generation after generation.

Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes rock band BoDeans, featuring legendary drummer and Stockbridge, MA native, Kenny Aronoff at The Colonial Theatre on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30pm.

Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash returns to the Adventure Theater from tonight, March 27 through June 9, 2015. 'The show was a huge hit for us in 2013,' said director Bryce McDonald, 'and since it closed we've had many people ask us to bring it back.' Producing Director Jim Crabtree concurred, adding, 'It's a wonderful production, full of heart, joy and great music. And we're fortunate to again have Kellye Cash in the show. As Johnny's niece, her perspective and her recollections of him make our production truly special.'

Coming to New Orleans tomorrow night is an act that no JERSEY BOYS loving theatergoers, including myself, are going to want to miss! THE MIDTOWN MEN, four original cast members from the Broadway hit JERSEY BOYS (Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer) have come together and have formed their own music group which brings to life the music of the 60's in what's sure to be an energy packed show.

Symphony Space pays tribute to a towering figure of American music with Wall to Wall Johnny Cash, Saturday, April 25, from 4 pm to 11 pm in the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space. The

Cumberland County Playhouse announces the return of one of its most popular musicals, Singin' in the Rain.

Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash returns to the Adventure Theater from March 27 through June 9, 2015. "The show was a huge hit for us in 2013," said director Bryce McDonald, "and since it closed we've had many people ask us to bring it back." Producing Director Jim Crabtree concurred, adding, "It's a wonderful production, full of heart, joy and great music. And we're fortunate to again have Kellye Cash in the show. As Johnny's niece, her perspective and her recollections of him make our production truly special."

The Bloody Jug Band continues to bring their horror influenced sounds to the masses. Their latest album, Rope Burn, launches thirteen more bloody tunes, this April. The Blood Jug Band, who hail from Orlando, Florida, have been making music for over six years. Debuting their first album in 2010 (Coffin Up Blood), their second album will continue to bring Roots Rock and Florida Swamp Noir to the masses.

THE WORLD'S GREATEST TRIBUTE BANDS begins its fifth seas tonight, March 24 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

Raise your glasses Las Vegas! The men are singing, celebrating and toasting 100 years of the American Popular Songbook by showcasing female lyricists and songwriters in Guys Sing Dolls - A Feminine Toast with a Twist of Testosterone for two performances only at Cabaret Jazz at the Smith Center on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The unique show will put a twist on some classics and explore many popular genres of music including songs from the movies, Grammy winning pop tunes, Broadway, Country, Jazz & Inspirational standards, performed by some of the best male singers from Broadway to Las Vegas.

Members of the Nashville theater community will gather today to lay to rest - and celebrate the thriving legacy - of A.W. 'Big John' Chaffin, the founder of Music City's first professional theater company and the patriarch of one of the first families of Tennessee theater.