Porthouse Theatre’s 2016 season continues with “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash”

Collaboration with Columbus’ CATCO brings the music of a legend to the Porthouse stage

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will continue its 48th season with “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash.” The production is presented in collaboration between CATCO and Porthouse Theatre.

Directed by Steven C. Anderson, “Ring of Fire” opens July 8 and runs through July 23. A preview performance will take place on July 7. The music of Johnny Cash comes alive on stage in “Ring of Fire” as a small ensemble weaves a story using some of America’s best-known songs. Created by Richard Maltby, Jr. and conceived by William Meade, “Ring of Fire” is adapted from the Broadway production by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Jason Edwards. Performances are July 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 at 8pm and July 10 and 17 at 2pm.

Subscriptions are on sale now and can be purchased by phone at 330-672-3884. Single tickets and group tickets can be purchased beginning May 31, 2016 by phone at 330-672-3884, in person at the Porthouse Box Office, or online at www.porthousetheatre.com. The Porthouse Box Office is located in the Roe Green Center lobby of Kent State’s Center for the Performing Arts, 1325 Theatre Drive, Kent, OH 44242 and is open beginning May 31, 2016 Mon.-Fri. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Subscriptions for the Gold Center section range in price from $66 to $93. Subscriptions for the Left and Right Center sections range in price from $60-$84 for adults, $63-$84 for seniors and $42-$63 for students and children.

Available beginning May 31, single tickets range in price from $22-$40 for adults and $20-$34 for students and children. Special rates for groups of 20 or more are also available.

The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program/organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

For more information about Porthouse Theatre, visit www.porthousetheatre.com

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SUBSCRIPTIONS AND TICKETS

Subscriptions

If you are interested in becoming a Porthouse Theatre subscriber, please call the Porthouse Box Office at 330-672-3884 after November 15, 2015 or review the benefits of becoming a subscriber at the link below. Current Porthouse Theatre subscribers will receive renewal packets in mid-November.

BECOME A PORTHOUSE SUBSCRIBER

Single Tickets

Single tickets for Porthouse's 2016 season go on sale on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 11 am. 

Single tickets can be purchased beginning on that date by calling the Porthouse Box Office at 330-672-3884, online at the link below, or by visiting the Box Office in person in the lobby of Kent State University's Roe Green Center for the School of Theatre and Dance located in the Center for the Performing Arts, 1325 Theatre Drive, Kent, OH 44242.

PURCHASE SINGLE TICKETS ONLINE

POSTED: Monday, April 4, 2016 12:46 PM
Updated: Thursday, December 8, 2022 04:46 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Joni Koneval