Explore Johnny Cash’s Legacy in Song and Story at the Ocean County Library

TOMS RIVER – Johnny Cash’s status as a pillar of American popular culture continues long after his death. What do we know about the man behind the music? Scott Moreau will offer a 50-year panorama of his life and perform the songs that made him famous in “Ultimate Johnny Cash: Late & Alone” at four Ocean County Library branches.

• Toms River Branch – 6:30 PM Thursday, April 18, 101 Washington Street, (732) 349-6200. Register at https://tinyurl.com/OclTrCash.
• Plumsted Branch – 2 PM Wednesday, April 24, 118 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, (609) 758-7888. Register at https://tinyurl.com/OclPlumstedCash.
• Point Pleasant Beach Branch – 6:30 PM Monday, April 29, 710 McLean Avenue, (732) 892-4575. Register at https://tinyurl.com/OclPtBeachCash.
• Barnegat Branch – 2 PM Saturday, May 4, 112 Burr Street, (609) 698-3331. Register at https://tinyurl.com/OclBarnegatCash.

“Late & Alone” features Johnny Cash’s hit songs, with a focus on the “American Recordings” series that features “Hurt,” his iconic epitaph, with deep insights into his life and career.

The multi-talented Scott Moreau holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Music Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. His appearances have taken him throughout the United States and around the world.

In 2013 Moreau released Home of the Blues: A Tribute to Johnny Cash at Sun Studio, available on iTunes and compact disc. He is also an actor and theater director. Fans of Boardwalk Empire will recall Moreau’s series-finale performance as Young Jim Neary.

Registration is required for each of these free programs. For more information, stop by any participating OCL branch, visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events, or call (732) 349-6200.

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