The Man in Black: The Johnny Cash Story

Walk the line and spend a night exploring the life of the legendary Johnny Cash with Tex Perkins, Rachael Tidd and their Tennessee Four.

Editorial Review

When: 20 Apr-2 May 2010
Where: Athenaeum Theatre
Tickets: Adult $49
Bookings: Ticketmaster 136-100

Fresh off the back of special one night performances, ARIA award winning rock guru Tex Perkins and his talented musical team bring their highly acclaimed show, The Man in Black to Melbourne with a season following in Brisbane.

A collaboration between director Tom Healy, producers Andrew Barker and Simon Myers and writer Jim McPherson, The Man in Black follows Cash's well known triumphs, struggles and above all, his relationship with June Carter. His road was rough and tough with a touch of romance, all reflected in his iconic music, everything from rock 'n' roll and hard core American country to blues and gospel.

Perkins and the band play more than 24 of Cash's songs in a two hour marathon, delving into the depths of the star's life, love and loss. Whether it's A Boy Named Sue or the Folsom Prison Blues you could be forgiven for thinking you were sitting in a smoky bar or perhaps a hardened criminal establishment, witnessing the real man work his magic.

The Man in Black is a more than a tribute to Cash; through music, it reveals the entire story of his wild life.

Emma McGowan, Citysearch