TINA-The Tina Turner Musical Opens Jan. 23

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Tina played by Ari Grover, photo by Matt Murphy for MurphyMade

TINA-The Tina Turner Musical, the inspiring journey of the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, will be presented by Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) Jan. 23 to Feb. 4. The production is part of the Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

The North American touring cast is led by Ari Groover (TINA Broadway, Head Over Heels, Holler If Ya hear Me, Little Shop of Horrors) and Parris Lewis (Hairspray). They will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four of the eight weekly performances each week. Also starring are Deon Releford-Lee as Ike Turner, Roz White as Zelma Bullock, Wydetta Carter as Gran Georgeanna, and Sarah Bockel as Rhonda.

The ensemble includes Daelyanna Kelly Benson, Antonio Beverly, Ben Bogen, Karen Burthwright, Aliyah Caldwell, Brianna Cameron, Max Falls, Zachary Freier-Harrison, Reyna Guerra, Gordia Hayes, Takia Hopson, Geoffrey Kidwell, Symphony King, Gigi Lewis, Natalia Nappo, Wildlin Pierrevil, Gerard M. Williams, Nia Nelson-Williams, Terance Reddick, Shari Washington Rhone, Eric Siegle, Kristopher Stanley Ward, Christine Suddeth, and Jeff Sullivan.

North American Tour

“The North American tour of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is one of eight productions that have opened around the world since the show began in the West End in 2018, which is testimony to Tina’s extraordinary legacy,” said the producers, Tali Pelman from Stage Entertainment and Jimmy Nederlander. “We can’t wait for America to see the two megawatt superstars who share the role of Tina, Deon Releford-Lee in the role of Ike, and the incredibly talented company who are on the road in this tour!”

Produced by Stage Entertainment, James L. Nederlander, and Tali Pelman, in association with Tina Turner, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL was written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins.

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

The musical is directed by Tony Award nominee Phyllida Lloyd with choreography by Tony Award nominee Anthony van Laast. Set and costume designs are by Tony Award nominee Mark Thompson. Music Supervision, Arrangements & Incidental Music are by Nicholas Skilbeck. Lighting by Tony Award nominee Bruno Poet, sound by Tony Award nominee Nevin Steinberg, and projection design by Tony Award nominee Jeff Sugg. Orchestrations by Tony Award nominee Ethan Popp; wigs, hair and makeup design by Drama Desk Award winner Campbell Young Associates; and casting by The Telsey Office.

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.

TINA
Tina played by Ari Grover, photo by Matt Murphy for MurphyMade

One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions

When Tina Turner was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in October, 2021, she became one of only three women in the institution’s history to be inducted twice. She was initially inducted in 1991, alongside Ike Turner.

This new musical received its world premiere in April 2018 in London. It opened there to five-star reviews and has broken box office records at the Aldwych Theatre. In March 2019, the German production opened at Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg. The Broadway production followed in November 2019, and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The Dutch production opened at the Beatrix Theater, Utrecht, in February 2020. A third European production opened in Fall 2021 at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid, Spain and the most recent production opened at the Theatre Royal Sydney in Australia in May of 2023.

TINA-The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL originally opened on Broadway on November 7, 2019, and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The production reopened at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on October 8, 2021, following the 18-month industry wide shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Broadway production ended performances August 14.

Produced by Stage Entertainment and Ghostlight Records and featuring the original London cast, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical: Original Cast Recording is available worldwide on CD, both online and in stores. The CD features a 20-page booklet, which includes liner notes, synopsis, and production and studio photography. The album was recorded in February 2019 at Angel Studios and RAK Studios, produced by the show’s Music Supervisor Nicholas Skilbeck and Kurt Deutsch, and co-produced by Tom Kelly. To download or stream the album, or order the CD, please visit http://www.ghostlightrecords.lnk.to/riverdeep-tinaturnermusical.

The Emmy-nominated feature documentary TINA is now available to stream on HBO Max. A revealing and intimate look at the life and career of musical icon Tina Turner, TINA charts her improbable rise to early fame, her personal and professional struggles throughout her life and her even more improbable resurgence as a global phenomenon in the 1980s. The feature documentary is from Academy Award-winning directors Dan Lindsay, T.J. Martin and Lightbox, the production company founded by Academy Award-winning producer Simon Chinn and Emmy-winning producer Jonathan Chinn, together with Emmy-nominated producer Diane Becker.

Broadway Dallas 2024 Gala Tickets

Tickets to the show and After Party tickets are now on sale for the Broadway Dallas 2024 Gala. Tickets to the full gala evening are sold out, but guests can still purchase tickets for a performance of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL on Friday, February 2. Followed by attendance at the after-party at the Music Hall at Fair Park. The gala, chaired by John Quattrocchi and Joseph DeMartino, supports Broadway Dallas’ nonprofit mission to give the gift of Broadway to over 40,000 students and their families each year.

Show and After Party tickets include orchestra seating to TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL and admission to the gala After Party. Sponsored by Neiman Marcus, Perrier Jouet, and the Lorenzo Hotel, attendees will dance the night away to beats by DJ Lucy Wrubel and enjoy Tina’s favorite foods, free flowing champagne, and a full bar. For more information, please visit broadwaydallas.org.

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Jo Ann Holt
Jo Ann Holt is an award-winning journalist with 40+ years of experience as a writer and editor. She loves live performances, from country music concerts to Broadway musicals to community theatre productions. Holt also enjoys art and cultural festivals, and good food and wine. She’s toured Amsterdam, London, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and various cities in Mexico but looks forward to visiting even more countries. She has traveled by boat, plane, and train, but especially likes taking long road trips across the U.S. with her husband, retired history professor Durhl Caussey. They enjoy meeting friendly people, learning about different cultures, and visiting historic sites wherever they go.