The Ballad of Johnny and June tour has been announced

The tour will launch at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre on 2nd Marc 2026

The Ballad of Johnny & June – A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter – told through the eyes of their son. 

Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter.

He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne from the first family of country music. The Ballad of Johnny and June takes audiences inside the soaring highs and shattering lows of a love story that defined an era.

Johnny Cash wasn’t just a country icon – by the late 1960s he had crossed genres and generations. His prison concerts at Folsom and San Quentin were broadcast around the world, ‘Ring of Fire' and ‘I Walk the Line' became global hits, and his collaboration with June reignited both their careers. A partnership built on music, faith and resilience, their story captured the hearts of millions and continues to inspire audiences today.

From the stage to the road – through triumphs, heartbreak and redemption – this brand-new musical, created with the support of their family and told through the eyes of their son, John Carter Cash, reveals the fire and devotion behind one of music’s greatest love stories.

Featuring ‘I Walk the Line', ‘Ring of Fire', ‘Hey Porter', ‘Jackson' and ‘I’ve Been Everywhere', and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical).

An unforgettable journey through love, loss and the music that continues to inspire the world.

Cast and creatives are yet to be announced.

Tour stops and dates:

• BROMLEY, Churchill Theatre, Mon 02 Mar - Sat 07 Mar 2026
• CARDIFF, New Theatre, Tue 10 Mar - Sat 14 Mar 2026
• DUBLIN, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Tue 31 Mar - Sat 11 Apr 2026
• BRIGHTON, Theatre Royal Brighton, Tue 14 Apr - Sat 18 Apr 2026
• BIRMINGHAM, The Alexandra, Tue 21 Apr - Sat 25 Apr 2026
• EDINBURGH, Festival Theatre, Tue 28 Apr - Sat 02 May 2026
• HIGH WYCOMBE, Wycombe Swan, Tue 12 May - Sat 16 May 2026
• SOUTHEND, Cliffs Pavilion, Tue 26 May - Sat 30 May 2026
• NEWCASTLE, Theatre Royal, Tue 02 Jun - Sat 06 Jun 2026
• SALFORD, The Lowry, Tue 09 Jun - Sat 13 Jun 2026
• PLYMOUTH, Theatre Royal, Tue 16 Jun - Sat 20 Jun 2026
• BRADFORD, The Alhambra Theatre, Tue 30 Jun - Sat 04 Jul 2026
• RICHMOND, Richmond Theatre, Tue 07 Jul - Sat 11 Jul 2026
• HULL, New Theatre, Tue 14 Jul - Sat 18 Jul 2026
• BLACKPOOL, Opera House, Tue 21 Jul - Sat 25 Jul 2026
• YORK, Grand Opera House, Tue 28 Jul - Sat 01 Aug 2026
• BELFAST, Grand Opera House, Tue 04 Aug - Sat 08 Aug 2026
• GLASGOW, Pavilion Theatre, Thu 13 Aug - Sat 22 Aug 2026
• EASTBOURNE, Congress Theatre, Tue 25 Aug - Sat 29 Aug 2026
• CANTERBURY, The Marlowe Theatre, Tue 01 Sep - Sat 05 Sep 2026
• SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower Theatre, Tue 08 Sep - Sat 12 Sep 2026
   
• LEEDS, The Grand Theatre, Tue 15 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026
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