Theatre REVIEW: The Ballad of Johnny and June - ★★★★

Mix Up Theatre (Stewart)
May 2
2 min read

Step into the world of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in this brand-new musical packed with iconic songs, irresistible chemistry and real heart.

A foot-stomping, heart-racing ride

From the Olivier and Tony Award-winning visionary director Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy, Ain’t Too Proud), The Ballad of Johnny and June is a high-energy, life affirming celebration of love, rebellion and two people bound by music.

Told through the eyes of their son, John Carter Cash, this is the definitive story behind the legends. This powerhouse musical joins country music’s most enduring icons on the road, as they battle their demons and occasionally each other. It’s a foot-stomping, heart-racing ride through fame and one of the greatest love stories ever told, brought to life with “astoundingly good” performances from Christopher Ryan Grant (Million Dollar Quartet) and Christina Bianco (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz) who lead a company of thirteen, plus full band!

With a phenomenal songbook that inspired generations of musicians including I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Hey Porter, Jackson, I’ve Been Everywhere, Sunday Morning Coming Down, Hurt, A Boy Named Sue and many more don’t miss your chance to join music royalty at The Ballad of Johnny and June!

Where?

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh until Saturday 2nd May - Part of UK Tour

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Archie (Age 13) - ★★★★

"This musical was amazing. It’s about the story of the country musicians Johnny Cash, and June Carter, their love for each other , and their problematic life with Johnny Cash‘s drug addiction. Their story is told from the perspective of their son John Carter-Cash as the narrator. The performances were amazing, especially towards the end, all actors delivering emotional, and enthusiastic performances. The vocals are very accurate and sound just like Johnny and June.

The stage is also great. It’s designed to look like the backstage of a venue with a full live band and all the other actors also playing instruments throughout the show. The music is fantastic, with Walk The Line, Ring of Fire and I’ve Been Everywhere being especially good fast numbers, and Will The Circle Be Unbroken? when Johnny’s brother died was really moving."