Johnny Cash News

Next Week: Broadway’s 'Million Dollar Quartet' Rocks Bell Theater!

After months of anticipation, one of the greatest jukebox musicals ever created is opening in the Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheatre, telling the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in a PG version of the hit musical, Jersey Boys.

Pinky Swear has revived its 2016 production of Over Her Dead Body for this year's Capital Fringe. The musical revue surveys murder ballads (yes, that is a thing) which originated in Scotland and England during the 16th century before emigrating to Appalachia and obtaining improved orchestration (Americans organize mean fiddle, guitar, mandolin bands). but the plots of each of these songs resembles a fellow ballad: boy meets girl/boy and girl are in love/girl gets murdered--not really grislier than what's streaming these days, but with real, live musicians.

Easy Eye Sound has is set to release the label debut of Jeremie Albino, a singular voice hailed for emotionally nuanced storytelling and electrifying, livewire and passionate performances. The artist Albino will tour Our Time In The Sun, his new album, throughout 2024. Listen to a new single and check out the tour dates here!

Single tickets are now on sale for History Theatre's 2024-25 season. Learn more!

Generations of fans were dancing and singing together to the music that changed the landscape of an era, embracing the artists that ushered in Rock-n-Roll. It was a fun night had by all, and we didn’t want it to end.

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for July 2024 include Boublil and Schönberg’s Do You Hear the People Sing?, tiny father, and more!

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will present the smash hit musical Million Dollar Quartet this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky AO have announced a two-year partnership that will deliver a broad program of events at QPAC including several collaborations with other high-profile artists.

Country music’s hottest rising act Shaboozey has unveiled the first leg of his 2024 “Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going” headline tour, with a run of shows spanning across the country. The multi-city trek comes on the heels of Shaboozey’s critically acclaimed, Billboard 200 charting, masterpiece album WHERE I’VE BEEN, ISN’T WHERE I’M GOING. 

Million Dollar Quartet is being presented at Paramount Theatre this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed the new Lyrics & Lyricists season and a slate of American Songbook concerts. Learn how to purchase tickets.

He’s Walked the Line; he’s been Hurt, and he’s crooned about the Folsom Prison Blues. Now the story behind the iconic Man in Black comes to life One Piece at a Time when Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash unfolds June 21 through Aug. 10 on stage in Tuacahn’s Indoor Hafen Theatre.

Canadian artist Colin James collaborates with top musicians for his new album 'CHASING THE SUN,' available globally on August 23 via Stony Plain Records.

Single tickets are now on sale for Grand Theatre's 24/25 season. Learn about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

He’s Walked the Line; he’s been Hurt, and he’s crooned about the Folsom Prison Blues. Now the story behind the iconic Man in Black comes to life One Piece at a Time when Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash unfolds at Tuacahn. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Corn Exchange Newbury has announced an exciting Autumn season featuring diverse performances, workshops, and family-friendly events.

The king of pop surely had a storied musical career that went from child star to tabloid fodder in his all too short life. The life of Michael Jackson, now the Broadway musical MJ, is igniting the stage of Shea's Buffalo Theatre through June 16th. Fear not , the moon walk, the infamous sparkly glove and that unmistakable breathy speaking voice is all there, but is that really enough to make a great musical?

La Jolla Playhouse world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June is now on stage! The new musical has book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.

The best way to open this review on the world's premiere musical “The Ballad of Johnny and June” now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through July 7th is the same way the show starts - with the fantastic music.