The Johnny Cash Story, Grand Opera House York

Since appearing on BBC television at the age of 14 singing The Tennessee Flat Top Box, Roger Dean has been playing Cash's music most of his life. Along with his band the Lazy Boys he will keep you spellbound with his knowledge of the country music legend. Between singing classic numbers such as Big River, Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, Sunday Morning Coming Down and Hurt, Dean describes Johnny's rise from poverty stricken beginnings in rural Arkansas to world stardom.... Read more >>

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The Johnny Cash Story Overview

Starring Roger Dean and the Lazy Boys

If you saw the film Walk the Line then you will not want to miss this fantastic show!

Since appearing on BBC television at the age of 14 singing The Tennessee Flat Top Box, Roger Dean has been playing Cash's music most of his life.

Along with his band the Lazy Boys he will keep you spellbound with his knowledge of the country music legend. Between singing classic numbers such as Big River, Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, Sunday Morning Coming Down and Hurt, Dean describes Johnny's rise from poverty stricken beginnings in rural Arkansas to world stardom.

Roger Dean perfectly captures the spirit of Johnny Cash. The legend's music is in safe hands so book early for a musical journey you will not want to miss.

'Tenderness and fun, style and verve…. And oh, what songs!'
The Financial Times

The Johnny Cash Story Cast & Creatives

Roger Dean

The Lazy Boys

The Johnny Cash Story Access

Booking Information

Access Booking line: 0844 871 7677

Access Performances

Audio Description
None scheduled
Sign Language Interpreted
None scheduled
Captioned
None scheduled
SUR Titles
None scheduled

Venue Access Information

There is disabled access to the stalls level auditorium and bar via Kings Street. We also have allocated spaces for wheelchairs chairs on the end of row H and N. These will need to be requested at the time of booking.
A Sennheiser Infra Red Hearing System is available for people with hearing impairments. Please collect a headset from Front of House staff.
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.

Upcoming audio described performances for blind and visually impaired people:

Spamalot
Saturday 25 February 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: matinee £16.50, evening £19.50

Chicago
Saturday 21 April 5pm & 8.30pm
Tickets: £23

Steel Magnolias
Saturday 12 May 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: £9 - £26

Dreamboats & Petticoats
Saturday 30 June 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: £11 - £28.50
We have a disabled toilet in the stalls, located by the disabled access point.

Grand Opera House York Information

Grand Opera House York

Grand Opera House York
Clifford and Cumberland Street
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9SW
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Contact Information

Book online: Use the links below

Telephone Booking: 0844 871 3024

Customer Service: 0844 871 7627

Groups Bookings: 01904 678705

Access Bookings: 0844 871 7677

Premium Package

For a VIP experience why not purchase our premium package, available on selected top shows for just £20. The Premium Package includes: VIP hospitality, Access to top price seats for sold out shows, Private access to The Empire Roompre show and during the interval, Express bar facilities, A glass of wine, beer or soft drink on arrival, Complimentary hot drinks and cake during the interval, Queue jumping privileges, should there be a signing, Free house programme (when available), Complimentary nibbles catered by local restaurant Melton’s Too. To book your VIP experience please call 0844 871 3024.

Stage Experience

Are you aged 10-21? Would you like to take part in a full scale musical production of Fiddler on the Roof during the summer holidays?
If the answer is yes, please come along to our open auditions, here at the Grand Opera House York, on Sunday 4 March at 9.30am. We are looking for singers, dancers and actors to take part in this exciting two week project, working with a professional director and choreographer. Stage Experience runs from Friday 20 July to Saturday 4 August, culminating in 4 public performances. To request an application pack:
Email: katesmithson@theambassadors.com
Call: 01904 678704
Past productions have included West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Bugsy Malone, Fame, and many more.
'Another triumphant Stage Experience show' York Press on last summer's West Side Story

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Booking Information

Groups Booking line: 01904 678705
Email: yorkgroups@theambassadors.com

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