The Ballad of Johnny & June
8 - 12 September 2026
Event details
Johnny Cash. June Carter. Two voices that changed music forever.
The Ballad of Johnny and June is a brand-new musical that brings the remarkable true story of country music’s most iconic couple to the stage.
From the director of Jersey Boys, this exhilarating production charts the highs and lows of Johnny and June’s extraordinary relationship. A story of devotion, temptation, resilience and redemption, it captures the whirlwind romance that saw them endure personal struggles, professional triumphs and the pressures of life in the spotlight, emerging as one of music’s most enduring partnerships.
Starring Christopher Ryan Grant (Million Dollar Quartet) and Christina Bianco (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz), the show captures the spark, passion and magnetic chemistry that made Johnny and June legends both on and off stage.
Featuring a live band and a soundtrack packed with timeless hits, including I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, A Boy Named Sue and Hurt, this is a powerful celebration of two artists whose influence continues to resonate across generations.
Behind the hits, the headlines and the fame was a relationship that defied easy definition: complex, enduring and fuelled by a chemistry that continues to fascinate audiences to this day.
Venue
Theatre — Mayflower Theatre
Running Time
Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval
Warnings
Includes themes of drug and alcohol abuse, a rifle seen on stage but not fired, and some strong language.
The producer cannot guarantee the appearance of any artist at any specific performance, and reserves the right to make changes without notice as a result of contractual obligations, indisposition, injury or illness.
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Discounts
Discounts do not apply to Friday and Saturday performances and do not apply to Zone E unless otherwise stated. All discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time.
Executive Membership 20% off up to 2 tickets on Tue 8 September and £6 off 1 ticket at top two prices between 9-12 September
Executive Plus Membership 20% off up to 4 tickets on Tue 8 September and £6 off up to 2 tickets at top two prices between 9-12 September
Access Member £5 off (Applicable on Zone E)
Groups 10+ £5 off per ticket Enquire now
Groups 20+ £6 off per ticket and one free with every twenty paid Enquire now
Schools/Young People’s Groups 10+ All tickets £19.50 on Tue-Thu performances, plus one free supervisor with every twenty. Additional supervisors at full price. Enquire now
Cast & Creatives
Christopher Ryan Grant as Johnny Cash
Christina Bianco as June Carter Cash
Ryan O’Donnell as John Carter Cash
Ensemble: Celyn Cartwright, Abigail Matthews, Peter Peverley, Christopher Short, Chomba S. Taulo, Anne-Marie Wojna, Denis Grindel, Mia Jae, Michael Mahony, Lenny Turner
