Sin & Salvation: The Story of Johnny Cash

Think you know Johnny Cash? Think again!

Sin & Salvation – The Story of Johnny Cash is so much more than a tribute show — it’s a journey through the life of the Man in Black. From his fiery highs to his darkest lows experience the untold story behind the legend.

Featuring the talent of Jamie Jupiter as Johnny Cash with Sarah McArthur Daniel Zachariah Franks and Jonny Blundell as supporting cast all under the direction of theatre veteran Nigel Vermaas this musical theatre production has earned rave reviews playing at established live music venues in and around Cape Town

Between performing Cash’s greatest hits this stellar cast weaves the tale of one of music’s most iconic controversial and charismatic legends. It’s an unforgettable performance and a must-see for theatre and music lovers alike.

Venue: Theatre Arts Observatory 

Dates: 18*, 19 & 20 May 2025

Tickets: R180 pp

Ticket link: https://theatrearts.co.za/

*NB! 18 May show starts 6pm; 19 & 20 May shows start 7pm

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Sin & Salvation has played to rave reviews in and around Cape Town (including Café Roux Alma Café The Masque Theatre The Drama Factory Die Boer and other equally renowned local live music venues). Here are just a few of the reviews:

***** “I was blown away by the new Johnny Cash show – such a moving interesting and well constructed piece of musical theatre. I was completely engrossed the whole way through.” – Julie Catto

***** "A really fabulous show. Wonderful weaving of Johnny’s story and excellent renditions of his music. Very moving and extremely enjoyable." – Karyn.

***** “In Sin and Salvation four stellar musicians come together to tell the story of Johnny Cash in an illuminating and highly entertaining piece of immersive musical theatre. With Jamie Jupiter literally inhabiting the soul and persona of Johnny Cash and the other cast members cleverly occupying the roles of various other influential people in Cash’s journey you will see how some of the forces that shaped the ‘Man in Black’ came about in a life which knew it all: tragedy heartache addiction religion true love achievement and recognition and illness.” – Marian Oliver

*****  "An entertaining and unusual production well executed." – Heidi.

***** "Finely crafted musical theatre that succeeds in entertaining and inspiring. Soulful performances from a talented cast. Attention to often-overlooked detail adds an original dimension to this telling of the Johnny Cash story. Worth seeing a second time." – Casper Malherbe

***** “Great music & wonderful storytelling. Every member of the cast brought a strong performance in this really enjoyable tribute.” – Ann Coltham

***** “What makes a show like this work is a believable delivery of the songs and Jamie (Jupiter) did an excellent job (as Johnny Cash) – he really inhabits those songs… The stories they tell and Jamie’s delivery is entirely believable. I was most impressed.” – Willem Moller

***** “I wasn’t a Johnny Cash fan but I appreciate him now. His vulnerabilities and massive talent will linger for me after being in the audience and I’m so glad I went.” – Ann Coltham

*****  “The musicians played and sang beautifully and the acting was great! I was so interested to learn about Johnny Cash's life and what an amazing person he was. Beautifully put together on all levels!” – Julie Catto

*****  “I truly don’t like tribute shows so at first I wasn’t keen on going to Sin & Salvation at Café Roux. But oh boy am I glad that I did! This is NOT another clichéd ‘tribute show’; it’s a gripping retelling of Johnny Cash’s life performed by four incredibly talented local musicians. If the show comes to a venue near you do yourself a favour and book tickets straight away!” – Melanie Commeignes

***** “In Sin and Salvation you’ll hear brilliant renditions of your favourite Johnny Cash songs whether originals or covers he was well-known for and you’ll marvel at the versatility and instrumental mastery of the musician-storyteller-actors who’ll have your attention imprisoned throughout the production.” – Marian Oliver

*****  “Wow this show gave me all the feels. I absolutely loved every minute of it.” – Paula Cockburn

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