A Tribute to Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Recording
Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St., 37902 Knoxville Kort
fim. 06.08.2026 19:00
Folsom Prison Experience: An Immersive Tribute Drama Inspired by the Day Johnny Cash Recorded At Folsom Prison. Step inside the gates and relive one of the most electrifying days in American music history. Folsom Prison Experience is a fully immersive, drama-charged theatrical production that transports audiences back to January 13, 1968 ? the day Johnny Cash recorded At Folsom Prison and rewrote the rules of live performance. This production puts you inside that story. From inmate intake to roll call, you?ll feel the tension of the guards, the presence of the Warden, and the explosive energy of a captive audience. Starring Jay Ernest as Johnny Cash, alongside Kat Perkins, Brad Erickson, Dan Hopman, Ryan Nelson, Zach ?Poppa Bear? Norton, Bronson Bergeson, and a full cast bringing June Carter, Carl Perkins, the Statlers, and the Tennessee Three to life, this is not a tribute show. It?s a night inside the most infamous concert ever staged.
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Folsom Prison Experience
Step Back in Time for a Drama-Filled Journey with Folsom Prison Experience!
Prepare for a high-intensity recreation of one of Johnny Cash's most significant days in
his musical career - a day that history now looks back on with amazement. While
Johnny was going through a tough period, having just ended his first marriage, the band
struggled to get him interested in recording in the studio. Their bold solution? Record
LIVE in a prison. But what seemed simple turned into a whirlwind of drama!
Join us for the Folsom Prison Experience, an immersive tribute drama directed by
Stephanie Long, taking you back to that extraordinary day. Witness the challenges and
triumphs as Johnny Cash and his band, the Tennessee 3, face a captive audience in
Folsom Prison. Experience the raw emotions that shaped this iconic performance.
And here's the best part - YOU get to be a part of it all! Dress in your finest prison
inmate attire and become one of THE PRISONERS of Folsom Prison. You'll feel the
intensity of the moment as you immerse yourself in this captivating production.
Starring the incredible Jay Ernest from the Church of Cash, this impressive cast
includes the talented Kat Perkins, Brad Erickson, Dan Hopman, Ryan Nelson, Jonathon
TeBeest, Tony Wirth, Nic Johnson, Bronson Bergeson, Poppa Bear Norton, and more!
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the drama, the music, and
the soul of Johnny Cash's historic Folsom Prison performance. Get ready for a thrilling
journey that will leave you spellbound and cheering for more!