Theatre at the Center Presents The Chicago Area Premiere of Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash

From the
iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical about love and faith,
struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. Theatre at
the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, ignites their 2014 season of
Premieres with RING OF FIRE- THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Thursday,
February 20 through March 30 with a press opening Sunday, February 23. 
More than 35 of Cash’s hit songs including “I Walk the Line”, “A Boy Named
Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues” and the title tune, paint a musical portrait of The
Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to the
uniquely American Legend. Leading the cast as “Johnny Cash” will be Kent Lewis
with Jeff Award-winner Cory Goodrich starring as “June Carter” and Michael
Goodman as “Young Johnny”. Four talented multi-instrumentalist/performers round
out the cast – Greg Hirte, Malcolm Ruhl, Billy Shaffer, and William Underwood.

The musical
revue RING OF FIRE- THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH guides audiences on
a journey through Cash’s storied life and celebrated music, from the cotton
fields of Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry.  The show was created by
Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, with orchestrations by Steven
Bishop and Jeff Lisenby.  This version is a re-imagining of the original
Broadway production, more intimate, but with a full musical soundscape.

Cash is
primarily remembered as a country music artist; however his style spanned from
gospel to folk, rock to blues, and country in between.  Both
critically and audience acclaimed, this production has brought audiences to
their feet at large and small theaters around the country.  The New
York Post calls the production “Effective, funny and imaginatively
presented,” “Ring of Fire is HOT!” declares Variety.  “It’s
touching and exuberant,” says the Associated Press. 

Directing the
Theatre at the Center production will be Brian Russell with Musical Direction
by Malcolm Ruhl.  The design team includes Scenic Designer Angie Miller;
Lighting Designer Shelley Strasser-Holland; Sound Designer Barry G. Funderburg;
Costume Designer Brenda Winstead and
Props Designer Jessie Howe.  TATC’s Artistic Director is
William Pullinsi, the Stage Manager is Rebecca Green, the Technical Director is
Ann Davis; and TATC’s General Manager is Richard Friedman.

Founded in
1991, Theatre at the Center is a year-round professional theater at its
home, The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster,
Indiana.  Theatre at the Center is Located off I-80/94, just 35
minutes from downtown Chicago, and has free parking. 

Performances
are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.;
Sundays at 2:30 p.m.; and select Thursday evening and Saturday matinees. 
Individual ticket prices range from $40 - $44.  To purchase individual
tickets call the Box Office at 219.836.3255 or Tickets.com at 800.511.1552. 
Group discounts are available for groups of 11 or more and gift certificates
are also available. New 2014 Season Subscriptions are on sale now.  New
subscriptions range from $150 - $160 and make the perfect holiday gift! 
For more information on Theatre at the Center, visit TheatreAtTheCenter.com.