Scott Carmichael, Zachary Stevenson, Kraig Waye, Mark MacRae, Timothy E. Brummund, Andrea Cross, Samantha Currie, Jonas Shandel.
Ensemble
Samantha Currie, Andrea Cross, Jonas Shadel
Andrea Cross and Timothy E. Brummund
Zachary Stevenson
Jonas Shandel
For many people, when they think of a “legend”, they think of Johnny Cash. from his birth in Arkansas in 1932 through his amazing recording career and marriage to June Carter Cash, he lived life to the fullest right up to the very end. Here are a few of the milestones in his life.
| 1932 | John R. Cash born in Kingsland, Arkansas to Ray Cash, a farmer, and Carrie Rivers Cash. |
| 1937 | Dyess flood evacuation is later memorialized in 1959 song “Five Feet High and Rising.” |
| 1950 | Signs up for the Air Force. Stationed in Germany where he learns guitar and writes to Vivian every day. |
| 1954 | Elvis Presley releases “That’s All Right” on Sam Phillip’s Sun Records.Presley and Cash become friends.
John R. Cash and Vivian Liberto marry. Cash obtains audition for Sam Phillips. Sam advises him to drop gospel and changes his name to Johnny. |
| 1955 | Cash releases his first recordings with the Tennessee Two: “Hey Porter” and “Cry, Cry, Cry.”“Cry, Cry, Cry” reaches #14 on Billboard C&W. |
| 1956 | Cash makes debut at Grand Ole Opry and meets June Carter same night.Cash releases the hit single “I Walk the Line.” reaches #1 on Billboard C&W. |
| 1960 | San Quentin Prison concert. First of many free prison concerts. 22 year old inmate Merle Haggard sat in the front row. |
| 1961 | Carter family joins the Cash road show. |
| 1963 | Cash releases “Ring of Fire.” Tops Billboard C&W. Cash would go on to have 13 #1 singles and release 96 albums. |
| 1965 | Police arrest Cash in El Paso, Texas for possession of amphetamines in his guitar case. |
| 1966 | Vivian Liberto files for divorce. |
| 1968 | Folsom Prison concert recorded by Columbia. Cash & Carter win Grammy for Best C&W Performance by a Duo for “Jackson.” Johnny Cash and June Carter marry. |
| 1969 | “Folsom Prison Blues” wins Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance Johnny Cash Show premieres on ABC with special guest Bob Dylan. |
| 1970 | “A Boy Named Sue” wines Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance. Cash invited to White House to perform for President Nixon. |
| 1971 | “If I Were a Carpenter” wins Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo |
| 1980 | Country Music Hall of Fame inducts Cash. |
| 2002 | “Give My Love to Rose” wins Grammy for Best Country Male Vocal Performance. |
| 2003 | The music video for “Hurt” wins a Grammy for the Best Short Form Video. June Carter Cash dies due to complications with heart surgery at age 73. Johnny Cash dies from complications with diabetes at the age of 71. |
| 2005 | Motion picture “Walk the Line” opens nationwide. |
| 2006 | Jukebox musical “Ring of Fire” opens on Broadway. |
We’re hard at work in the theatre with the creative and technical details coming together. Rehearsals are going well and we’ll be ready for Preview night on Thursday, Opening Night on Friday Feb 20. Book your tickets early, lots of shows almost sold out already.
February 20 to April 11, 2014
Sue maintains a studio on the shores of Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island, Canada. She paints a variety of subjects from misty west-coast scenes, wildlife and landscapes, to art that has a strong First Nations influence. Sue actively works to promote environmental awareness and wildlife conservation.
Her work is represented in Limited Edition Reproductions, Art cards, Posters, Plates, and several books which she has both written and illustrated.
For Sue Coleman’s website Click Here
Zachary Stevenson
Country Boy(John R. Cash) © House of Cash, Inc. |
Jackson(Jerry Leiber & Billy Edd Wheeler) © Bexhill Music Corp., Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC. |
Straight A’s In Love(John R. Cash) © 1958 (Renewed) Chappell & Co. (ASCAP) |
I’ve Been Everywhere(Geoff Mack) © 1962 (Renewed) Belinda Music (Australia) Pty. Ltd. (APRA) |
In The Highways(Music & Lyrics by Maybelle Carter) © Peer International Corporation. |
Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down(written by Kris Kristofferson) Published by Combine Music Corp. |
While I’ve Got It On My Mind(John R. Cash) © Song of Cash, Inc. |
All Over Again(John R. Cash) © 1958 (Renewed) Chappell & Co., Inc. (ASCAP) All Rights |
Five Feet High and Rising(John R. Cash) © 1959 (Renewed) Chappell & Co., Inc. (ASCAP) |
Going to Memphis(John R. Cash) © 1960 (Renewed) Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI ) |
Daddy Sang Bass(John R. Cash and Carl L. Perkins) ©Universal Cedarwood Publishing. |
Delia’s Gone(John R. Cash, Karl M. Silbersdorf & Richard Toops) © Song of Cash, Inc. |
Flesh and Blood© Song of Cash, Inc. / House of Cash, Inc. |
Folsom Prison Blues(John R. Cash) © House of Cash, Inc. |
Cry, Cry, Cry(John R. Cash) © House of Cash, Inc. (BMI) admin. by Bug |
Man in Black(John R. Cash) © Song of Cash, Inc. |
Big River(John R. Cash) © House of Cash, Inc. |
I Walk the Line(John R. Cash) © House ofCash, Inc. |
I Still Miss Someone(John R. Cash, Roy Cash Jr.) © 1958 (Renewed) Unichappell Music Inc. |
Waiting on the Far-Side Banks of Jordan(Terry Smith) © 1975 (Renewed) Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. |
Get Rhythm(John R. Cash) © House of Cash, Inc. |
Why Me(Written by Kris Kristofferson) Published by Resaca Music Publishing Co. |
Dirty Old Egg Sucking Dog(Jack H. Clement) © Universal Songs of Polygram, Inc. |
Hey Porter(John R. Cash) © House of Cash, Inc. |
Angel Band(John R.Cash) © Song of Cash, Inc. |
A Boy Named Sue(Words & Music By Shel Silverstein) TRO – Evil Eye Music, Inc. – ASCAP |
Flushed From the Bathroom of Your Heart(Jack H. Clement) © Universal Songs of Polygram, Inc. |
If I Were A Carpenter(James Timothy Hardin) © Allen Stanton Productions. |
Ring of Fire(Written by June Carter and Merle Kilgore) Used by Permission of Painted |
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Looks like the boys are having a lot of fun in rehearsal! Everyone is hard at work getting ready for opening Feb. 20. Lyrics rolling around today … “I fell into a burning ring of fire, I went down, down, down as the flames went higher And it burns, burns, burns, The ring of fire, the ring of fire.”
Kraig Waye and Zachary Stevenson
Zachary Stevenson – Musical Director hard a work.
Zarchary Stevenson, Scott Carmichael, Kraig Waye and Mark MacRae
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Ring of Fire: Project Johnny Cash is a musical about a wild gentleman, a rustic poet, a saved sinner and an American music hero. The Broadway show features 30 hit songs and remarkable stories that reveal how cash went from a modest life of farming to one of influential fame – all based on his genre-busting sound that still kicks-it today.
Ring of Fire (conceived by William Meade and created by Richard Maltby Jr.) has all the boisterous flavour of the Johnny cash experience. it is potent with the themes of love, faith, family, rowdiness, resilience through hard times, and redemption. But this musical is more than a typical biography or collection of popular songs. in a mosaic of inspiring stories paired with his unforgettable music, Ring of Fire reveals a sweeping portrayal of American life. The beauty of Johnny cash is he let us hear many strands of a growing nation finding its groove. and there is something appealing about the idea of wild individualism set against the fabric of community.
Johnny cash became a mainstay not just in the hearts of his fans, but also in the music industry. We are excited to recreate his half-century career for our audiences, to sing his most popular songs, and to tell his story as young man falling in love, getting married, dealing with adversity, and finally reaching his golden years. in Ring of Fire, you can feel the depth of cash’s journey, and perhaps a bit of your own.
Johnny cash had an undeniably notorious nature, but there’s much to be learned about the music legend. Did you know?…
The world will never stop missing Johnny cash, and we thank you for joining us to enjoy the work of a maverick musician, iconic songwriter, and legendary hell-raiser!
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It’s here again – the magic of creation, the skill of top-notch performers and the revelry of story and song. Once again, a dedicated collection of professional artists and performers from across Canada has gathered to create a theatrical season and experience unique to Vancouver Island.
In this charming town by the sea, we will rock to musical legends from Arkansas to the British Isles, delight in antics from Virginia country charmers to New York City’s bustling metropolis and
follow a paper-boy who delivers the news with a side serving of the voice of God. And it’s all staged with sophistication, curiosity and the verve that excites and ignites the body and soul.
Theatre that explores and nourishes the human spirit through a deep and ecstatic connection with story is what the Chemainus Theatre Festival is all about. Thank you for joining us in this vibrant and charming town.
| Randal Huber Managing Director |
Mark DuMez Artistic Director |