Ring of Fire

Created by Richard Maltby, Jr.,
Conceived by William Meade
Adapted from the Broadway Production by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Jason Edwards
Orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby
Additional arrangements by David Abbinanti
Directed by Dan Kazemi

March 22 — June 9, 2019
Stackner Cabaret

Approximate Running Time: 2hrs with one intermission

Recommended Age: 12 and Up

Corporate Sponsor

Executive Producers
John Halechko & Marc Colletti

Part of the Camille & David Kundert Stackner Season

From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family.

Back by popular demand from our sold-out run in 2013, Ring of Fire features more than two dozen classic hits – including “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Ring of Fire” – performed by a multi-talented cast, painting a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin’, crowd pleasin’ salute to a uniquely American legend!

Artists

Alex Keiper*

Performer

James David Larson*

Performer

Kent M. Lewis*

Performer

Corbin Mayer*

Performer

Paul Wyatt*

Performer

Dan Kazemi±

Director & Music Director

Stephanie Card

Choreographer

Michelle Lilly

Scenic Designer

Alexander B. Tecoma

Costume Designer

Aimee Hanyzewski

Lighting Designer

Barry G. Funderburg

Sound Designer

Frank Honts

Casting Director

Richelle Harrington Calin

Stage Manager*

Sarah Hilton

Stage Management Resident

Ismael Lara, Jr.

Assistant Director

* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
± Milwaukee Repertory Theater Associate Artists

Resources

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Program

Features

A Popular Show Gets Extended at The Rep! Don't Miss 'Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash'

The Morning Blend, TMJ4

RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH BREAKS BOX OFFICE RECORD TO BECOME BEST SELLING SHOW IN STACKNER CABARET HISTORY – NOW EXTENDED TWO WEEKS THROUGH JUNE 9, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE

RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND IN MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER’S STACKNER CABARET MARCH 22 – MAY 26, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE

COMPLETE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER’S RING OF FIRE, EVERY BRILLIANT THING, TWO TRAINS RUNNING
MEDIA RELEASE

Reviews

"What I enjoy about this show: harmony singing, talented players swapping instruments and a warm sincerity."

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"'Ring of Fire' reminds us that Cash wrote life’s songbook that speaks to us all: love, loss, sorrow and resilience."

Shepherd Express

"Sensational! Spectacular! Scintillating…is ablaze with amazing vocals, dazzling instrumentals and inspired storytelling."

Showbiz Chicago

"Audience members never have to wait more than a few minutes for the next toe-tapper."

Milwaukee Magazine

"Right now there is no better way to spend two hours as part of 'Ring of Fire' which at turn will make you laugh, think and cry."

Dave Begel

Video

Photos

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash in the Stackner Cabaret from March 22 – May 26, 2019 featuring Kent M. Lewis. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash in the Stackner Cabaret from March 22 – May 26, 2019 featuring Kent M. Lewis and Corbin Mayer. Photo by Michael Brosilow

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash in the Stackner Cabaret from March 22 – May 26, 2019 featuring L to R: Corbin Mayer, James David Larson, Paul Wyatt, Kent M. Lewis, Alex Keiper. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash in the Stackner Cabaret from March 22 – May 26, 2019 featuring L to R: Kent M. Lewis, James David Larson, Paul Wyatt, Corbin Mayer. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash in the Stackner Cabaret from March 22 – May 26, 2019 featuring Corbin Mayer and Alex Keiper. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash in the Stackner Cabaret from March 22 – May 26, 2019 featuring Corbin Mayer. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash in the Stackner Cabaret from March 22 – May 26, 2019 featuring L to R: Kent M. Lewis, Paul Wyatt, James David Larson, Corbin Mayer. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash in the Stackner Cabaret from March 22 – May 26, 2019 featuring Alex Keiper and Kent M. Lewis. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Ring of Fire

March 22 — June 9, 2019 Stackner Cabaret

Archived Show

March 22 — June 9, 2019
Stackner Cabaret