RING OF FIRE—THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH to Play Harris Center/Three Stages, 10/18-20

Stories of faith, family, passion, redemption, and humor set the stage ablaze in this new national tour of Ring of Fire-The Music of Johnny Cash. The music of the "Man in Black" opens at the Harris Center/Three Stages in Folsom, October 18.

Touching on the life and times of one of the world's most legendary musical artists, Johnny Cash, the musical revue Ring of Fire is considered one of the best "jukebox musicals" of our time. Although Cash himself is never impersonated, Ring of Fire features a company of performers that will guide you on a journey through Cash's storied life and celebrated music, from the cotton fields of Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry. Ring of Fire features more than 35 of his hit songs from his long career including "I Walk the Line," "Jackson," "If I Were A Carpenter," "I've Been Everywhere," "Folsom Prison Blues," "A Boy Named Sue," his final hit, "Daddy Sang Bass" and the title track "Ring of Fire".

Ring of Fire-The Music of Johnny Cash will be performed on Friday, October 18, 2013; 8 pm, Saturday, October 19, 2013; 2 & 8 pm, and Sunday, October 20, 2013; 2 pm. Tickets are $29-$45; Premium $55. Children age 12 and under $25. Tickets are available online at www.harriscenter.net or from Harris Center Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time. Parking is included in the price of the ticket. Harris Center is located on the west side of Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom, CA, facing East Bidwell Street.

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 show has been bringing audiences to their feet at large and small theaters around the country. The New York Post calls it "Effective, funny and imaginatively presented," "Ring of Fire is HOT!" declares Variety. "It's touching and exuberant," says the Associated Press.

Ring of Fire-The Music of Johnny Cash is created by Richard Maltby,Jr. and conceived by William Meade with orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby. Ring of Fire was originally produced on Broadway by William Meade, CTM Productions, and James B. Freydberg.

In developing the creative vision for the show, Maltby and Meade felt that "although we do not dramatize Johnny Cash's life, it was important, by the end of the show that the audience felt that they have spent the evening in the presence of an extraordinary and real man. Johnny wrote and sang about the lives we lead, regardless of where we lead them." Maltby states, "if, watching this show, you feel you are being drawn back to your roots, it's not accidental. I hope, as we bring to life these wonderful songs, we will touch your heart, mind and soul as well, and take you back to part of your life you may want to return turn to."

SAME THREE STAGES, BRAND NEW NAME!

Originally named Three Stages at Folsom Lake College in 2011, the facility has been renamed to honor Brice Harris, Chancellor Emeritus of the Los Rios Community College District, for his many contributions to the capital region, including the vision and leadership he provided in opening this regional arts center. Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College presents touring artists from around the world; partners with the best regional arts organizations, and supports productions by FLC students and faculty.

The Harris Center is a $50 million facility built with a combination of state, regional, local and private funds. Harris Center has three intimate theaters, an art gallery, a recording studio, elegant teaching spaces, plenty of safe parking and all the other amenities of a state-of-the-art performing arts venue.

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