Johnny and June Carter Cash musical confronts addiction

At La Jolla Playhouse through July 7, "The Ballad of Johnny and June" confronts the couple's struggle with addiction head-on — with the blessing of son John Carter Cash.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment June 11, 2024 A new musical shows Johnny and June Carter Cash as you've never seen them before At La Jolla Playhouse through July 7, "The Ballad of Johnny and June" confronts the couple's struggle with addiction head-on — with the blessing of son John Carter Cash. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT George Lopez walkout prompts apology from central California casino: 'Quite a shock' George Lopez, who walked off a stand-up gig at Eagle Mountain Casino in central California, blames the venue for "unruly" guests. The casino fires back. SHARE       READ MORE Sidney Felsen, beloved co-founder of Gemini G.E.L., dies at 99 Sidney B. Felsen, co-founder of the seminal Los Angeles printmaking workshop Gemini G.E.L., died on Sunday at his home in L.A. He was 99. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT The most punk moments we witnessed at No Values Punk rock lived its best life at the inaugural Pomona fest (even though the traffic tried to kill it). SHARE       READ MORE News Analysis: 'Bad Boys' proves Black and Latino audiences could save Hollywood — if it lets them With a $56-million opening, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" offers Hollywood a glimmer of hope amid box office woes — and a reminder that it neglects audiences of color at its peril. SHARE       READ MORE Skydance talks for Paramount near finish line, but Redstone family decision looms Shari Redstone and her children must decide whether to accept a deal that provides family members with $1.7 billion. SHARE       READ MORE Review: Goya gave Frankenstein's monster his Hollywood face. Now this museum shows the artist's larger power The social and political turmoil of today resonates in a mammoth, extraordinary show of Francisco de Goya's celebrated etchings at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW