Folsom Prison Experience

Schedule

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Grand Theater Wausau | Wausau, WI

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Part of the 2025-26 County Materials Spotlight Series.
Tickets on sale now!
Golden Circle: $71
Section A: $61
Section B: $51
Section C: $39
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, Ryan Maddux, 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.
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Grand Theater Wausau, 401 N 4th St, Wausau, WI 54403-5420, United States

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