Photo Flash: Regional Premiere of RING OF FIRE: THE JOHNNY CASH MUSICAL

By: Jul. 12, 2015
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Professional theatre is alive and well in Lakeway, TX. After a three-year break from professional productions, TexARTS is proud to present a full season of shows featuring local, regional and national talent in picturesque Hill Country. The season opens to a champagne toast this Friday, July 17 with the regional premier of "Ring of Fire." BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the show below!

Taking the stage at the Kam and James Morris Theatre, "Ring of Fire" features the music of American legend Johnny Cash. TexARTS artistic leadership has hand-picked from the best of Austin theatre and musical talent to assemble a cast and band that will transport audiences from the cotton fields of Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry.

"Our incredible cast and rocking band are going to have Lakeway dancing in aisles!" show director Sarah Gay said. "TexARTS is the hidden gem of the hill country and 'Ring of Fire'' is the perfect show for their return to professional theatre."

The multi-talented cast will sing and play over 30 of Cash''s hits including "Folsom Prison Blues," "I Walk the Line," "Get Rhythm," and the title song "Ring of Fire."

"After a few years'' hiatus, the TexARTS board of directors is happy to present our seventh season of musical theatre shows and plays starring Austin's most talented professionals," Sandy Cox, chair of the TexARTS board of directors, said. "We invite the community to come celebrate a decade of excellence serving the Lake Travis region."

"Ring of Fire" was created by Richard Maltby, Jr. and conceived by William Meade. The script was adapted from the Broadway Production by Richard Maltby Jr. and Jason Edwards. The music is by Johnny Cash, orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby, and additional arrangements by David Abbinanti.

Individual tickets start at $40. Subscriptions are available for the 2015-16 season and start at $144. Purchase tickets at www.tex-arts.org or call the TexARTS Box Office at 512-852-9079 x101.

Showtimes: July 17-18, 24-25 at 7:30 p.m.; July 19, 26 at 2 p.m.


All performances will be held at the intimate Kam and James Morris Theatre at TexARTS'' Erin Doherty Studios, 2300 Lohman's Spur, Suite #160, Lakeway, TX. The lounge opens one hour prior to curtain and offers a full bar and a pre-show happy hour. Parking is free.

TexARTS, the Lake Travis nonprofit for the visual and performing arts, offers completely staged professional productions and is a performing and visual arts educational academy. TexARTS is proud to employ hundreds of professional regional actors, musicians and artistic staff living here in Austin.

website: tex-arts.org

Photo Flash: Regional Premiere of RING OF FIRE: THE JOHNNY CASH MUSICAL

Photo Flash: Regional Premiere of RING OF FIRE: THE JOHNNY CASH MUSICAL

Photo Flash: Regional Premiere of RING OF FIRE: THE JOHNNY CASH MUSICAL



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