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Trenna Barnes is known for her portrayal as June Carter in Richard Maltby's production of ‘Ring of Fire’. Previous shows at Denver Center Theatre Company, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre , Cabrillo Music Theatre, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Casa Manana Theatre, Totem Pole Playhouse and Fox Theatre Riverside.
Trenna has traveled the world performing in over 30 different countries. As the lead singer and songwriter of all-girl Band ‘Cowboy Crush’ she has shared the stage with the likes of Charlie Daniels, Huey Lewis, Reba McEntire, and Trace Adkins. Her favorite shows have been the ones for our deployed troops and she even spent a past Christmas in Kosovo with them.
As a first call session singer in Nashville, TN, Trenna's voice can be heard on radio commercials, on itunes and in movie theaters.

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Empowering New All-Star Musical Debut Returns Oscar-Winning Songwriter To Jersey Shore


Academy Award-winning songwriter Franke Previte (Dirty Dancing) returns to his Jersey Shore roots this summer to host a Divas Night Out and debut his new all-star musical, CALLING ALL DIVAS, a pop, rock, soul, and country hit parade that joyously celebrates music, friendship and the power of sisterhood, with the promise you'll Have The Time of Your Life!

Franke Previte and Michael LaFleur Team Up To Create CALLING ALL DIVAS


Academy Award-winning songwriter Franke Previte (Dirty Dancing) has teamed with world-renowned live show specialist Michael LaFleur (Las Vegas, Disney, Universal, Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman) and Broadway and music producer Dennis D'Amico (Sir Paul McCartney) to premiere CALLING ALL DIVAS, a joyous celebration of music, friendship and the power of sisterhood, in a unique "concert musical" format.

BWW Review: RING OF FIRE Captivates at Syracuse Stage


Syracuse Stage ends its season with the jukebox musical Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. The musical, created by Richard Maltby Jr. and conceived by William Meade with orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby, features the familiar and well-loved music of Johnny Cash. So, expect to hear hits such as “Ring of Fire,” “Get Rhythm,” “Going to Memphis,” “Jackson,” “I Walk the Line,” just to name a few.

Syracuse Stage to Celebrate Johnny Cash


From the songbook of The Man in Black himself, comes the musical adaptation "Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash". Performed by a multi-talented cast of 10, the show features 38 Cash classics including "I Walk the Line", "A Boy Named Sue" and "Folsom Prison Blues". This lively musical about love and faith, struggle and success, and rowdiness and redemption, opens at Syracuse Stage on June 9 in the Archbold Theatre at Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee St. Preview performances are June 7 and 8.

Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Phoenix You Might Have Missed 4/14 - SCOTTSBORO BOYS and More!


Check out the top stories from Phoenix you might have missed this week and more! SCOTTSBORO BOYS and More!

BWW Review: Arizona Theatre Company Presents RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH


Arizona Theatre Company's production of RING OF FIRE is a a highly entertaining and upbeat tribute to the 'man in black' with a first-class cast that does its best when it is kicking up its heels and delivering every song with gusto. Featuring solid performances by Michael Monroe Goodman, Brian Mathis, Trenna Barnes, Allison Briner-Dardenne and a great band of musicians.

BWW Review: RING OF FIRE Pays Tribute to a Legend


The story of Johnny Cash, one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, comes vibrantly to life on stage in Arizona Theatre Company's crowd pleasing Ring of Fire: the Music of Johnny Cash.

Riverside Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE


Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, starts its 43rd season with the celebrated musical featuring the music of American Icon, Johnny Cash, in Ring Of Fire. Sponsored by John & Marilyn McConnell and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers' Group, Ring Of Fire plays the Stark Stage from October 25 through November 13, 2016.  

Riverside Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE


Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, starts its 43rd season with the celebrated musical featuring the music of American Icon, Johnny Cash, in Ring Of Fire. Sponsored by John & Marilyn McConnell and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers' Group, Ring Of Fire plays the Stark Stage from October 25 through November 13, 2016.  

Cincinnati Playhouse to Present RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH in January


The Man in Black led a colorful life that both reflected and transcended his humble beginnings. RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH, which runs Jan. 17 through Feb. 15 in the Playhouse's Robert S. Marx Theatre, celebrates the incomparable legacy of J.R. 'Johnny' Cash, one of the most popular entertainers of all time.

BWW Reviews: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis's Incendiary Production of RING OF FIRE


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has produced something truly special with their current presentation of RING OF FIRE - THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH. This is a biographical musical with broad appeal to people of all ages. Created by Richard Maltby, Jr. and conceived by William Meade, the show chronicles the life and times of Johnny Cash from his humble upbringing to his final breath, and it captures it all with over 30 memorable tunes that showcase his wonderful catalog of material, while touching on key events that shaped the "Man in Black", and his beliefs. Ring of Fire is an incendiary delight that will have audiences singing and clapping along to the beat of a man who overcame his personal demons to become a very fondly remembered icon in the world of music. I cannot recommend this show highly enough. You'll simply have to see it for yourself! I personally guarantee that you will be absolutely floored by what you witness. So get your tickets now, because they're going to go fast.

RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Continues The Rep's 48th Season, Now thru 12/28


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash created by Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, adapted from the Broadway Production by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Jason Edwards and directed by Jason Edwards. This energetic musical will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, tonight, December 3-December 28, 2014.

RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH to Continue The Rep's 48th Season, 12/3-28


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash created by Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, adapted from the Broadway Production by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Jason Edwards and directed by Jason Edwards. This energetic musical will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, December 3-December 28, 2014.

BWW Reviews: RING OF FIRE Lights Up Totem Pole Playhouse


The bio-musical of the life and music of Johnny Cash takes center stage at Totem Pole with the best band you'll see on stage this year.

Re-Conceived RING OF FIRE Musical to Premiere at Milwaukee Rep, Now thru 5/5


From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. More than two dozen classic hits - including 'I Walk the Line,' 'A Boy Named Sue,' 'Folsom Prison Blues,' and the title tune - performed by a multi-talented cast, paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin', crowd-pleasin' salute to a uniquely American legend! Richard Maltby, Jr. created the piece and will also direct The Rep's production. It was originally conceived by William Meade with orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby. Malty is re-conceiving his Johnny Cash tribute specifically for a five-member ensemble for The Rep's Stackner Cabaret. The cast features Trenna Barnes, Eddie Clendening, Jason Edwards, David Miles Keenan and Mark W. Winchester, who are all making their Rep debuts. Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash runs in the Stackner Cabaret from tonight, March 1 - May 5, and opens Sunday, March 3.

Re-Conceived RING OF FIRE Musical to Premiere at Milwaukee Rep, 3/1-5/5


From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. More than two dozen classic hits - including 'I Walk the Line,' 'A Boy Named Sue,' 'Folsom Prison Blues,' and the title tune - performed by a multi-talented cast, paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin', crowd-pleasin' salute to a uniquely American legend! Richard Maltby, Jr. created the piece and will also direct The Rep's production. It was originally conceived by William Meade with orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby. Malty is re-conceiving his Johnny Cash tribute specifically for a five-member ensemble for The Rep's Stackner Cabaret. The cast features Trenna Barnes, Eddie Clendening, Jason Edwards, David Miles Keenan and Mark W. Winchester, who are all making their Rep debuts. Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash runs in the Stackner Cabaret from March 1 - May 5, and opens Sunday, March 3.

Casa Mañana Presents RING OF FIRE, Now thru 6/10


From the songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical revue about love and faith, struggle and success, home and family. A cast of multi-talented performers takes a journey into the world Cash created in his songs. Ring of Fire features over 30 Cash songs such as 'I Walk the Line,' 'I've Been Everywhere,' 'The Man in Black' and 'Ring of Fire.'

Casa Mañana presents RING OF FIRE, 6/1-6/10


From the songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical revue about love and faith, struggle and success, home and family. A cast of multi-talented performers takes a journey into the world Cash created in his songs. Ring of Fire features over 30 Cash songs such as 'I Walk the Line,' 'I've Been Everywhere,' 'The Man in Black' and 'Ring of Fire.'

Denver Center Theatre Company Presents RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH, 3/23-5/13


The Denver Center Theatre Company presents the musical revue RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH created by Richard Maltby, Jr. and conceived by William Meade, playing The Stage Theatre March 23 - May 13 (opening night Thursday, March 29). Tickets can be purchased now, by calling 303.893.4100 or www.denvercenter.org.

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