#1 Johnny Cash Tribute, Man In Black, Coming to Van Wert
HG Violet Equipment presents the #1 Johnny Cash Tribute Show, Man In Black, at the Niswonger on Saturday, October 9 at 7:30 PM. This Van Wert Live event offers a retro look, sound, and feel into the performance of American icon, Johnny Cash, and delivers the raw prowess that made Cash a 20th-century pop culture figure. Member Sales have begun from just $34. General Sales begin on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021. The Man In Black is presented by HG Violet Equipment along with 2021 Annual Sponsors Central Insurance Companies, First Federal of Van Wert, and Statewide Ford - Lincoln.
Man In Black is a touring, full-stage production that captures Cash's pioneering ability to cross musical genres, age, and ethnic barriers. Shawn Barker is considered the pre-eminent Johnny Cash tribute artist as well as an accomplished musician and singer/songwriter. Having an uncanny resemblance to the younger Cash, Barker’s portrayal is stunningly accurate and remarkably authentic.
In 2004, Shawn auditioned for the part of Elvis Presley in the broadway production of, “Million Dollar Quartet”. The director Floyd Mutrux, (“Dick Tracy” & “American Hot Wax”) recognized Shawn’s unique talent and requested Shawn to submit an audition for the part of Johnny Cash. Shawn agreed and was instantly cast in the part with Mutrux saying, “We have 100 people who can play Elvis, but we only have one that can play, Johnny Cash.” Since then, Shawn has performed his unmatchable tribute to Johnny Cash all over the world touring in Australia, Europe, Canada and across the United States.
Event and membership information can be found at vanwertlive.com or through the Box Office by phone 419-238-6722 or in-person from Noon - 4 PM, Monday through Thursday, and Noon - 6 PM on Friday.
The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation presenting VWLive events is powered by the Van Wert County Foundation. The VWLive HQ and Box Office is within the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 SR 118 S, Van Wert.
