Ring of Fire: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Ring of Fire takes the audience on a journey through Johnny Cash’s life, using his songs to weave together tales of love, struggle, and redemption. The show explores the “Man in Black’s” experiences, from his early days on an Arkansas farm to his rise to fame. The narrative unfolds through a series of vignettes, each set to the tunes that made Cash a musical icon. Ring of Fire is a celebration of the life and music of a legendary artist and the legacy he left behind.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)

Cast Size: 8

Genre: Biography

Setting: USA


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Johnny Cash

Concept/Creation: Bill Meade, Richard Maltby, Jr.


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2008)➝


Resources

Licensing: Theatrical Rights➝


Tags

2000s, Biography, Country, Jukebox Musical, Rock


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