The Man in Black – A Tribute to Johnny Cash
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Average Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
95 Review(s) See All Reviews

Johnny Cash’s music has spanned five decades and crossed-over many musical genres.  The Man in Black is an outstanding tribute to this legend of modern American pop culture.  Shawn Barker not only bears a striking resemblance to Johnny Cash, but delivers a pure and vintage portrayal of The Man and his Music.  If you’re a Johnny Cash fan, you won’t want to miss this heartfelt tribute to an American icon!

Average Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
95 Review(s)
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Dolores

Excellent theatre/enjoyable performance

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Irv

Not only was the show entertaining, but the performers seemed to sincerely enjoy doing the performance for us.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Eleanor

It was lively, it suit my friends, it was a well liked performance.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Darren

The performance exceeded expectations. It was as close to time travel as reasonably possible. The only "modernizations" added were perfectly appropriate.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Jim

Simple, really good show.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Irv

One of the best shows honoring Johnny Cash ever. He came out and convinced everyone in the audience he WAS Johnny Cash. We didn't learn his real name until the end of the show. Voice and mannerisms were spot on.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Amy

Performers & musicians were excellent. Special lighting and sound were perfect. Other customer in our area were friendly and courteous.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Anita

Awesome performer and entertainer. The absolute best Johnny Cash impersonator that I ever heard!

3 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Ruth

I really didn't care for it that much. I could not understand him - his speaking or his singing, unless I knew the song -- and I didn't know many.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Charlie

It was an excellent and energetic performance.

3 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: john

his music is good, but his singing is really not that good.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: douglas

the show was great. it brought back many memories

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: James

Seems like Johnny returned from the dead

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: anne

incredible, wonderful, can't say enough good things about this show, it was GREAT would go back the next day if he was here again. Bring him back, pleasae

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Alice

If you were a fan of Johnny Cash. This brought back the memories of a great man and his music.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: M

He is great. Top Quality.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: katrina

we loved it! boot stompin fun!

4 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Linda

good singers... good show. but I felt this man's voice did not sound like Johny's alot . Johny Cash had a much deeper voice. Rest was good tho..

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Beryl

The due Johnny Cash justice!!! Great vocals - Great music - Great musicians!!!

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Jade

Shawn Barker portrays a lovely version of Johhny Cash and sings well to boot.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Nadine

outstanding singer and entertainer

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Carrie

I wish that they would have played more traditional Johnny Cash songs, there were not very many songs that we recognized.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Patty

great show he sounded just like Johnny Cash, very enthusiastic. would go again and take some friends if he came back to American Music theater

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Russell

It brings back the memories of Johnny Cash, it was also very entertaining. When you close your eyes you could actually picture Johnny Cash singing his favorate songs.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Theresa

It was quite enjoyable

0 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Rick

Sounds just like Johnny Cash. Excellent concert

4 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Susan

The show was very entertaining. I wouldn't say it was spectacular because, well, there's nothing like the real thing.

0 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Dot

He puts on a great show and we like Johnny Cash's music

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Cherie

It was great. He was a great singer and sang so many songs. He got the audience involved.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Marsha

It is truly a wonderful show and the Man in Black does a wonderful presentation. He truly sounds and looks like Johnny Cash. Have him every year!

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Judy

This is the 4th time I have seen Shawn do his show and each time he has gotten better. He is an excellent performer and I told him that I had seen Johnny Cash in person many years ago and that he is doing a great tribute to him. I hope you bring him back many more times in the future.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: CYNTHIA

LOVE THE MUSIC

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Nick

Fun show, great performance.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Sandy

It was a wonderful show. Very entertaining .He told the story of Johnny Cash and involved the crowd. I would see him again.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Donald

well done

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Pat

It was fantastic

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Jean

A very good show.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Charles

This preformance was as close to that of the real Johnny Cash as I have seen. If you want to see a great show, this would be the one.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Connie

Good music, entertainment, and sounds like Jonny Cash.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Gerry

great show with very talented cast. Loved it.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Peggy

We enjoyed it

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Sally

He sounded just like Johnny Cash if you are a fan of johnny cash

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: martha

it was one of the best shows we have seen

0 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: HENRY

Loved it.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: LEO

The singing and music was dead-on. You could close your eyes and imagine it was Johnny Cash himself onstage singing.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Barry

great music great price it was a great show

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Debbie

It was a great show.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Patricia

This is the 2nd time we seen the show and will attend again if he comes back in the future. The musicans are fantastic and he is very intertaining sounds/acts/ and looks like Johnny. We loved it and recommend the show to any one who loved Cash's music.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Carol

We've seen him before at AMT, and he's still fresh entertainment!

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: William

Lots of fun. Performer had a lot of energy. Worked to get the crowd involved. Great singing, great back up band

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: David

First time seeing this show but a life long fan of Johnny Cash, having seen many, many of his shows. This was a great show (tribute) bringing back many memories. Just a great performance. I would definitely come again.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Mary

Great show! Theatre was very nice!!

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Crystal

Shawn Barker does an excellent job portraying Johnny Cash

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Bob

I have seen this show the last three years and this show was the best. Shawn Barker does an amazing job on Johnny's music.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Brian

A superb expression of the talents of the band and singers and the expression of Johnny Cash's music.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Deb

Interacted with the audience and shared both his story along with his tribute to Johnny Cash. This tribute will inspire any age the appreciation of music.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Carol

absolutely loved the show. we had seen it two years ago and loved it then too!

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Linda

This is the second time I have seen this show and it keeps getting better. If you shut your eyes you think Johnny Cash is on the stage singing.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Joe

Excellent Performance.

4 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Rita

if you like johnny cash music, you'd like this show

0 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Sue

Fabulous tribute artist. full 2 hours, audience participates, funs show. Who was "Johnny Cash"? He was not given any recognition for himself.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Susan

The performers were great. I have seen other Jonny Cash tribute shows & they were good, but they didn't compare to this one.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Kate

Excellent show. Great music and performance

3 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: lois

sound system ??? words hard to understand, very garbled.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: wayne

great show and great entertainer with great voice

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Robert

It just brings Johnny Cashs' music alive

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Connie

The show was very entertaining and when you closed your eyes, you actually thought you were hearing Johnny Cash, the legend.

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Elizabeth

It was fantastic! Amazing how much he sounded like Johnny Cash!

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Elaine

Great perormance

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Ken

The show covered all aspects of Johnny Cash songs and music from beginning to the end when he died. I saw Johnny Cash concert live 44 years ago. The show was so good, I felt I was seeing him alive again on your stage. KenLiv

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Lisa

The show was wonderful, the Theatre was beautiful, he was an amazing performer! Our 6 year old son LOVES Johnny Cash and he was so excited to see the show! It meant so much to him to be able to say hello to Shawn Barker & have his picture taken with him after the show!

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Tracy

I am assuming it was like seeing Johnny Cash live. I loved the banter, the history. The band was really tight. Great cross section of songs. Sean was just top notch. Fun fun fun

5 out of 5 stars
Boot stompin fun!Reviewer: katrina

It was a great show! we had a blast!

5 out of 5 stars
The One And Only!Reviewer: Cheryl Y.

Johnny Cash was an icon and a legend. Having someone fill his shoes takes an extremely talented person to do that. This performer is an absolute to see. Hes unbelievable like Johnny Cash in too many ways to mention. This is a show that once you see it, youll look forward to seeing him next year, just as I did. Its one of their best shows, DO NOT MISS IT!

5 out of 5 stars
Totally impressedReviewer: Cheryl Y.

I saw the show last year and just loved the show. I only knew some of the music, but how he presents himself and his voice is so much like Johnny Cash. He has the looks, and has him downpacked., I am so happy he is coming back. The show was fabulous.

5 out of 5 stars
My Name's Johnny CashReviewer: The BAD Man

Outstanding to say the least!!!!

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