Johnny Cash Meets Broadway At Ocean City Theatre Company

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Enjoy an immersive experience celebrating the life and music of Johnny Cash with Ocean City Theatre Company's (OCTC) production of "Ring of Fire."

Join OCTC at Ocean City Music Pier Oct. 10 to 12 for this theatrical concert featuring more than twenty songs by the legendary artist. "Ring of Fire" takes you on a journey through Cash's struggles and successes, exploring themes of love and redemption. With a talented ensemble of five singers and musicians, the production connects Cash's unique biography to universal experiences through classic hits like “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Country Boy,” and “A Boy Named Sue.”

"The show is not about impersonating Johnny Cash; rather, it celebrates his life through the incredible musicianship of the performers, providing a lively and engaging musical experience," OCTC said in a news release.

According to OCTC:

This production offers a unique concert and theatrical experience that promises to both move and exhilarate audiences. The cast performs while playing their own instruments, taking the audience on an exciting journey through Johnny Cash's world. The musical narrates the remarkable rags-to-riches story of Cash, beginning with his childhood in the Dirty Thirties in Arkansas, where he worked the fields as the son of Southern Baptist sharecroppers. It follows his gradual rise to fame as a country singer-songwriter, detailing his life on the road, his struggles with alcohol and drugs, and, most importantly, his enduring relationship with country music legend June Carter.

Tickets are priced at $20 per person and are now available for purchase at oceancitytheatrecompany.com. Performances are set for Oct. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.