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Tina – the tina turner musical.

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical played at Theatre Royal Sydney from 4 May 2023 to 28 January 2024.

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is now playing to standing ovations. Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules—she rewrote them.

"Simply the best"- Daily Telegraph (UK)

With critics calling it "a rock music spectacular" (Limelight) and "breathtakingly exciting" (ArtsHub), this heart-pumping production is bringing audiences to their feet night after night!

Featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs, including “Simply the Best”, “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and “Proud Mary”, this smash-hit musical is not to be missed.

The Australian production stars Ruva Ngwenya, Tim Omaji, Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy, Ibinabo Jack, Deni Gordon, Nadia Komazec, Jayme-Lee Hanekom, Augie Tchantcho, Rishab Kern, Matthew Prime, Mat Verevis, John O'Hara, Blake Erickson, Emily Nkomo, Rebecca Selley, Tigist Strode, Jenni Little, David Mairs-McKenzie, Abu Kebe, Kristin Paulse, Ina Seidou, Tendai Rinomhata, Ilana Richardson, Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Noel Samuels, Nicholas Eaton, Micheal Corey Hassel, and Gus Noakes.

An absolutely joy!

A rock musical spectacular.

Breathtakingly exciting.

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AGE RECOMMENDATION

Recommended for ages 14+.

This production runs for approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

CONTENT WARNINGS

This production contains scenes of domestic violence, sexual abuse, firearms, drug use, coarse and racial language, strobe lighting, loud music, theatrical haze, and the simulated smoking of cigarettes.

AUSLAN PERFORMANCE

An Auslan interpreted performance took place on Thursday 12 October 7.30pm.

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The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist at any performance. No refunds or exchanges will be offered as a result of an artist’s unavailability to perform at any performance.

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TINA — The Tina Turner Musical

Tina – the tina turner musical australia 2024.

Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

With critics calling it “a rock music spectacular” (Limelight) and “breathtakingly exciting” (ArtsHub), this heart-pumping production is bringing audiences to their feet night after night!

Featuring more than 20 of Tina Turner’s iconic songs, including Simply the Best , What’s Love Got to Do with It  and Proud Mary , this smash-hit musical is not to be missed.”

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical  is a true celebration of this exceptional woman, and we continue to celebrate her life, her talent and her joy. Her legacy lives on.

Produced in Australia by TEG Dainty. Originally produced by Stage Entertainment, Joop van den Ende, and Tali Pelman.

Click to join the  TINA – The Tina Turner Musical  mailing list or visit  tinathemusical.com.au.

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Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

Ruva Ngwenya’s powerful performance as Tina Turner is a revelation in this flawed but fierce biographic jukebox musical

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After an unforgettable run that saw 301 performances and 301 standing ovations,  Tina – The Tina Turner Musical  is preparing to take the final bow of its Syndey season on Sunday, January 28, 2024. The show is a record-breaker for Theatre Royal Sydney , becoming the longest-running production since the iconic venue’s reopening and shattering sales records during its launch in May 2023. The national tour kicks off in Perth in February, followed by seasons in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne.   Read on for our critic's review...

Australia loves Tina Turner – the one-two punch of her appearance, both in the film and on the soundtrack of Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, and the use of her cover of Bonnie Tyler’s The Best to promote the NRL back in the day made sure of that. Will they love Tina , the acclaimed jukebox musical based on her life and, naturally enough, packed with her tunes? Well, yes, probably – as long as your appreciation of that music outweighs the shortcomings of the writing.

That writing is by Pulitzer-winner Katori Hall, along with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, but as a piece of drama Tina struggles to encompass the life of its subject. We begin in Tina’s childhood in Nutbush, Tennessee, when the pre-fame protagonist – then simply Anna Mae Bullock – was deserted by her mother (Ibinabo Jack). We then follow her through her soaring career and abusive, drug-sodden relationship with Ike Turner (a role carried well by Tim Omaji), her eventual break from him, forays into solo work, and ultimately her ascent into superstardom under the stewardship of Australian manager, Roger Davies (Mat Verevis, doubling down on Australianisms), along the way finding love with German PR rep Erwin Bach (Matthew Prime). They’re still together, as it happens, and both are executive producers here.

Ruva Ngwenya is revelatory, fully embodying the real deal’s strength, charisma, power, and talent.

The issue is that Tina has difficulty covering so much territory, even at two hours and 45 minutes (interval included), which means that Act One gallops through the decades, each short interstitial scene between musical numbers being reduced to largely expository dialogue as characters clue us in as to where we are in the story. Add to that the fact that the story covers so much dark, serious territory – domestic violence and abuse, drugs, endemic racism, attempted suicide – and it feels at times that those themes are being treated lightly. They’re the price we have to grudgingly pay to get to the good stuff, and the show gets them out of the way quickly and efficiently, but sacrifices emotional impact to do so – compare the result to what we’ve read in Turner’s three autobiographies, or in the biopic What’s Love Got to Do With It?

But then we do get to the good stuff, which is the music – and, based solely on its songs, Tina is an all-timer. How could it not be? ‘Proud Mary’, ‘River Deep - Mountain High’, ‘Private Dancer’, ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It?’ – we even get ‘The Best’ and Thunderdome’s ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’ for extra local appeal, with 23 songs in total over the course of the show. The second act improves on the first, not having to cover so much and instead focusing on Turner’s rise from Vegas perennial to stadium-filling rock goddess. 

As the adult Tina, Ruva Ngwenya is revelatory, fully embodying the real deal’s strength, charisma, power, and talent. Here we follow the creation of ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It?’, the lead single off turner’s comeback album Private Dancer . Director Leah Howard and music director Christine Polimos do something clever here, taking us through several iterations of the signature tune before revealing it as the powerhouse ballad we all know. Turner’s ascension to stadium status is accompanied by the show’s band taking the stage, the final movements of the show more tribute act than musical – which brought the packed opening night audience to its feet.

Set and costume designer Mark Thompson keeps the former spare and the latter flashy, letting a simple, elegant backdrop and a few props set each scene, helped by projections by Jeff Sugg and impactful washes of light by Bruno Poet. The occasional use of a revolving stage element is the only noticeable flourish, but the clear intent to foreground performance, and the songs pay dividends. Anthony Van Laast’s choreography is exciting, reaching a crescendo of referential movements by the explosive final act. 

Tina is flawed, it must be said, and it’s tempting to imagine how Turner’s story might fare in a different on-stage presentation – a one woman show, perhaps? But its strengths outweigh its weaknesses. It strains under the weight of some of its subject matter, particularly in the first act, but more than brings it home in the second. Come, then, for the music – but if you’re after Tina’s story, it’s better told in her own voice. 

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is playing now at the Theatre Royal Sydney. The season has been extended through to January 28, 2024. For tickets and info visit tinathemusical.com.au .

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When the onstage ode's Australian-premiere season at Theatre Royal Sydney wraps up, it's taking its show — 'Nutbush City Limits' included — on the road.

They call it Tina — The Tina Turner Musical , oh Tina — The Tina Turner Musical — and, while it finally arrived in Australia in May , it now has more dates around the nation. After premiering in London back in 2018, this stage ode to the music icon that's had Aussies dancing to 'Nutbush City Limits' for decades will tour Down Under, following up its current first local stint in Sydney with seasons in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne.

No, it isn't taking to the stage in a church house, gin house, school house or outhouse — or on highway number 19, either. But Tina — The Tina Turner Musical will obviously have Crown Theatre, Festival Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Princess Theatre enjoying Turner's greatest hits in one massive show. The list of musical numbers includes 'Nutbush City Limits', naturally, as well as everything from 'River Deep, Mountain High' and 'Proud Mary' through to 'Private Dancer' and 'What's Love Got to Do with It?'.

Tina — The Tina Turner Musical has made its trip Down Under courtesy of TEG DAINTY, Stage Entertainment and Tali Pelman, in association with Tina Turner herself before her passing in May this year. Announcing the show's stint on our shores back in 2022, the singer said that "Australia has always shared abundant love with me, going back to my early concerts in the late 70s through the uplifting partnership with the National Rugby League. It is very special for me that we will be reunited."

"The joy, passion and message of resilience in my musical is so important now as ever. Thank you from the bottom my heart for welcoming me with open arms once again," Turner continued.

The singer didn't mention her appearance in Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome , but she is indeed part of the beloved Mad Max franchise , too.

In Australia, The Lion King , We Will Rock You , Beautiful: The Carole King Musical , Ragtime and Moulin Rouge! The Musical star Ruva Ngwenya plays Tina, with In the Heights , Fame: The Musical and fellow Moulin Rouge! The Musical alumni Tim Omaji as Ike Turner.

Penned by Tony Award-nominee and Pulitzer Prize-winner Katori Hall, plus Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, and directed by fellow Tony-nominee Phyllida Lloyd, Tina — The Tina Turner Musical  clearly has quite the story to tell. The show steps through Turner's life and fame, including growing up in Nutbush, Tennessee, the hard work that led to her career, all of those aforementioned hits, her 12 Grammy Awards, her volatile time with Ike and her huge solo success. If you're a fan, Turner herself summed it up — yes, it's simply the best.

"I first heard about the possibility of a stage musical portraying Tina's life eight years ago and I immediately reached out to Tali Pelman at Stage Entertainment. At that point there was no script and no book; however, I was hooked on the idea of it," said TEG DAINTY CEO Paul Dainty about Tina — The Tina Turner Musical.

"We have been on that journey ever since, and here we are today announcing the Australian tour! Australians love this theatrical masterpiece which tells the story of Tina's life, of empowerment and success, and is ultimately the best music industry comeback story of all time."

TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL AUSTRALIAN DATES:

Now until Sunday, December 31, 2023 — Theatre Royal, Sydney From Tuesday, February 27, 2024 — Crown Theatre, Perth From Wednesday, April 24, 2024 — Festival Theatre, Adelaide From Sunday, July 2, 2024 — Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane From Tuesday, September 24, 2024 — Princess Theatre, Melbourne

Tina — The Tina Turner Musical is currently playing in Sydney , and will tour the rest of Australia in 2024. For more information and tickets, head to the musical's website .

Images: Daniel Boud.

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Paul Dainty AO, President, and CEO of TEG DAINTY said, “I first heard about the possibility of a stage musical portraying Tina’s life 8 years ago and I immediately reached out to Tali Pelman at Stage Entertainment.  At that point there was no script and no book however I was hooked on the idea of it.  We have been on that journey ever since, and here we are today announcing the Australian tour! Australians love this theatrical masterpiece which tells the story of Tina’s life, of empowerment and success, and is ultimately the best music industry comeback story of all time.”

Producer, Tali Pelman said, “I know Australia was very close to Tina's heart, so we are especially excited to announce our show will be touring.  Our musical is about how Tina became not only the music icon we adored, but the woman who continues to motivate and inspire us today. Everything about Tina was unique - her heart, her story and of course her voice - and we can’t wait for all of Australia to experience her journey and her triumph through our show.”

In Australia, the role of Tina Turner is played by Ruva Ngwenya who has been gracing our stages since her early years with her first professional role in 2013 as Shenzi in  The Lion King .  Ruva has performed in a string of successful musicals:  We Will Rock You ,  Beautiful: The Carole King Musical ,  Ragtime  and  Moulin Rouge The Musical . The role of Ike Turner is played by Australian triple threat and multi-platinum selling performer, Tim Omaji. Tim’s theatre credits include Toulouse-Lautrec, in the original Australian cast of  Moulin Rouge! The Musical,  the standout role of Benny in the critically acclaimed and sold-out season of the Hayes Theatre Company’s production of  In The Heights  and the lead role of Tyrone Jackson in  Fame The Musical .

The  TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL  cast also includes principals Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy as Tina Turner alternate, Ibinabo Jack playing Tina’s mother Zelma Bullock, Deni Gordon as Tina’s Grandmother Gran Georgeanna (GG) and Nadia Komazec as Ike and Tina’s manager Rhonda Graam.  Jayme-Lee Hanekom plays Tina’s sister Alline Bullock and one of the Ikettes, Augie Tchantcho plays Tina’s father Richard Bullock, Rishab Kern as Tina’s first love Raymond Hill, Matthew Prime as record company Marketing Manager Erwin Bach, Mat Verevis as Tina’s Manager Roger Davies, John O’Hara as Record Producer Phil Spector and Lyricist Terry Britten and Blake Erickson as musician Martyn Ware and Carpenter. Ensemble members include Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Nicholas Eaton, Abu Kebe as Ronnie, Jenni Little as Toni, David Mairs-McKenzie as Craig, Emily Nkomo as an Ikette, Gus Noakes, Kristin Paulse, Ilana Richardson, Tendai Rinomhota, Noel Samuels, Ina Seidou, Rebecca Selley as an Ikette and Tigist Strode as an Ikette.

Written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL  is directed by Tony Award nominee Phyllida Lloyd with choreography by Tony Award nominee Anthony van Laast, set and costume designs by Tony Award nominee Mark Thompson, musical supervision, additional music and arrangements by Nicholas Skilbeck, lighting by Tony Award nominee Bruno Poet, sound by Tony Award nominee Nevin Steinberg, projection design by Tony Award nominee Jeff Sugg, orchestrations by Tony Award nominee Ethan Popp and wigs, hair and makeup design by Drama Desk Award winner Campbell Young Associates.

Based on the life of legendary artist, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL   received its world premiere in April 2018 in London’s West End, where it opened to five-star reviews and continues to break 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 Autumn 2021 at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid, Spain and the North American Tour commenced in September 2022.  In 2023 alongside the Australian production, the European Production in Stuttgart, Germany opened.

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

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‘Tina’, the Tina Turner Musical, to Travel to Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne in 2024

By Jules LeFevre

Following a hugely successful run in Sydney, producers for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical have announced the production will tour Australia in 2024. The musical, which has been running at Sydney’s Theatre Royal since May, will head to Perth in February, Adelaide in April, Brisbane in July, and finally Melbourne in late September.

The Sydney leg of the musical has also been extended, and will now run until the very end of 2023. See all the dates and ticketing details below.

Tina Turner: ‘The Best’

The original production – which was produced in collaboration with Tina Turner herself – premiered in London in 2018, going on to earn 12 Tony nominations and opening in numerous countries all around the world. The musical charts the incredible success and trials of the late, great, singer, with 23 songs from her back catalogue featuring throughout. Actress Ruva Ngwenya has been playing the title role for the duration of its run in Australia, and will continue through next year.

Turner died in May of this year (only a few days after the opening night of the musical in Sydney) at the age of 83 after a long battle with illness. “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” the official statement from her team read. “Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music.”

Turner remains one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, and the singer had a close relationship with Australia – becoming an iconic part of NRL in the ’90s thanks to a wildly successful advertising campaign. In a statement released last year when the Sydney run of the musical was announced, Turner said the country has “always shared abundant love with me”.

“Going back to my early concerts in the late 70s through the uplifting partnership with the National Rugby League. It is very special for me that we will be reunited,” Turner said. “The joy, passion and message of resilience in my musical is so important now as ever. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for welcoming me with open arms once again.”

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical Australian Tour

• Sydney, Theatre Royal – Playing now through to Sunday, 31st December 2023  
• Perth, Crown Theatre – Previews from Tuesday, 27th February 2024
• Adelaide, Festival Theatre – Previews from Wednesday, 24th April 2024
• Brisbane, Lyric Theatre QPAC – Previews from Tuesday, 2nd July 2024
• Melbourne, Princess Theatre – Previews from Tuesday, 24th September 2024

Sydney tickets are on sale now, and you can join the waitlist for other cities on the website .

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Tina – The Tina Turner Musical Australian Dates Revealed

by Paul Cashmere on September 1, 2023

‘Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ Australia dates have been announced for 2024 following the Sydney opening in December 2023.

Paul Dainty AO, President, and CEO of TEG DAINTY said, “I first heard about the possibility of a stage musical portraying Tina’s life 8 years ago and I immediately reached out to Tali Pelman at Stage Entertainment. At that point there was no script and no book however I was hooked on the idea of it. We have been on that journey ever since, and here we are today announcing the Australian tour! Australians love this theatrical masterpiece which tells the story of Tina’s life, of empowerment and success, and is ultimately the best music industry comeback story of all time.”

Producer, Tali Pelman said, “I know Australia was very close to Tina’s heart, so we are especially excited to announce our show will be touring. Our musical is about how Tina became not only the music icon we adored, but the woman who continues to motivate and inspire us today. Everything about Tina was unique – her heart, her story and of course her voice – and we can’t wait for all of Australia to experience her journey and her triumph through our show.”

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical Australian seasons:

Sydney, Theatre Royal – Playing now through to December 31, 2023 Tickets are on sale now

Perth, Crown Theatre – Previews from February 27, 2024 Tickets go on sale September 5, 2023

Adelaide, Festival Theatre – Previews from April 24, 2024 Tickets go on sale September 5, 2023

Brisbane, Lyric Theatre QPAC – Previews from July 2, 2024 Tickets go on sale September 28, 2023

Melbourne, Princess Theatre – Previews from September 24, 2024 Tickets go on sale September 28, 2023

Visit www.tinathemusical.com.au for ticket information.

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Cast & Creatives

Australian cast.

Ruva Ngwenya

Tina turner.

Giovanni Adams

Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy

Tina Turner Alternate

Ibinabo Jack

Zelma bullock.

Deni Gordon

Gran georgeanna (gg).

Nadia Komazec

Rhonda graam.

Jayme-Lee Hanekom

Alline Bullock / Ikette / Ensemble

Augie Tchantcho

Richard Bullock / Ensemble

Rishab Kern

Raymond Hill / Ensemble

Matthew Prime

Erwin Bach / Ensemble

Mat Verevis

Roger Davies / Ensemble

John O’Hara

Phil Spector / Terry Britten / Ensemble

Blake Erickson

Carpenter / Martyn Ware / Ensemble

Emily Nkomo

Ikette / Ensemble

Rebecca Selley

Tigist Strode

Jenni Little

Toni / Ensemble

David Mairs-McKenzie

Craig / Ensemble

Ronnie / Ensemble

Kristin Paulse

Tendai Rinomhota

Ilana Richardson

Swing / Co-Dance Captain

Mia Dabkowski-Chandler

Noel Samuels

Nicholas Eaton

Swing / Fight Captain

Loredo Malcolm

Kadesa Honeyhill

Lucy Bowyer

Sienna Katelyn Desmier

Natanya Randeniya

Young Alline

Serenity Rose Waldock-Bell

Zoe Desmier

Chloe Paoletti

Camille Nko’o

Understudies.

Jayme-Lee Hanekom, Kristin Paulse

Rishab Kern, Noel Samuels, Augie Tchantcho

Kristin Paulse, Tendai Rinomhota

Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Jenni Little

Alline Bullock

Emily Nkomo, Tigist Strode

Nicholas Eaton, Gus Noakes

Phil Spector/Terry Britten

Loredo Malcolm, Noel Samuels

Raymond Hill

Loredo Malcolm, Abu Kebe, Noel Samuels

Richard Bullock

Roger davies, creative team, tina turner & erwin bach.

Executive Producers

Katori Hall

Frank ketelaar and kees prins, phyllida lloyd, anthony van laast.

Choreographer

Mark Thompson

Set and Costume Designer

Nicholas Skilbeck

International Musical Supervisor, Arrangements and Additional Music

Lighting Designer

Nevin Steinberg

Sound Designer

Projection Designer

Campbell Young Associates

Hair, Wigs and Makeup Designer

Orchestrator

Nicholai La Barrie

Associate Director

Simone Mistry-Palmer

International Associate Choreographer

Sebastian de Domenico

Musical Supervisor

Associate Set Designer

Jack Galloway

Associate Costume Designer

Harold Mertens and Wouter Somers 

Associate Wigs, Hair & Make Up Designer

International Associate Lighting Designer

Associate Sound Designer

Associate Projection Designer

Leah Howard 

Resident Director

Christina Polimos

Musical Director

Kirsten King

Resident Choreographer

Matt Bebbington

Casting Director

Lauren Wiley

Consulting Casting Director

Pippa Ailion Casting

International Casting

Nigel Poulton

Intimacy & Fight Director

Cessalee Stovall

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

Shelly Lee 

Australian Associate Sound Designer

Kathy Pineo

Australian Associate Lighting Designer

Cameron Flint

Australian Technical Director

Paul Dainty AO and TEG Dainty

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TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Opens In Brisbane This Week

Performances begin Saturday 29 June. 

After playing to packed houses and rave reviews across the country, TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL wil open at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Lyric Theatre from this Saturday 29 June. 

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Produced by Paul Dainty AO/TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with  Stage Entertainment ,  Tali Pelman  and the late  Tina Turner , the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.   

Since its highly anticipated Australian premiere in May 2023 at Theatre Royal Sydney, where it had a record-breaking nine-month run and sold over 300,000 tickets, TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICALhas captured the hearts of audiences with its powerful storytelling, incredible performances, and iconic music.  

Featuring 23 hit songs including, “Simply The Best”, “What’s Love Got To Do With It”, “Nutbush City Limits” and “Proud Mary”, this smash hit musical has received 37 prestigious award nominations including Best Musical (Tony Awards) and Best New Musical (Olivier Awards). 

Paul Dainty AO, President, and CEO of TEG DAINTY said, “I first heard about the possibility of a stage musical portraying Tina’s life eight years ago and I immediately reached out to Tali Pelman at Stage Entertainment .  At that point there was no script and no book however I was hooked on the idea of it. Australians are loving this theatrical masterpiece which tells the story of Tina’s life, of empowerment and success, and is ultimately the best music industry comeback story of all time.”  

Producer, Tali Pelman  said, “I know Australia was very close to Tina's heart, so we are especially excited our show is touring. Our musical is about how Tina became not only the music icon we adored, but the woman who continues to motivate and inspire us today. Everything about Tina was unique - her heart, her story and of course her voice - and we can’t wait for all of Australia to experience her journey and her triumph through our show.”    QPAC Chief Executive John Kotzas said, “Queensland audiences have already respondedenthusiastically to TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL with tickets selling fast since we first announced the season. Tina had a special affinity for Australia and of course our Brisbane Broncos, so what’s not to love? Tina was much loved throughout her career and her legacy lives on through her music, but a lot of people don’t know the story of her life beyond the stage. This musical is an unforgettable immortalisation of a formidable woman and artist.” 

In Australia, the coveted role of Tina Turner is played by Ruva Ngwenya who has been gracing stagessince her early years with her first professional role in 2013 as Shenzi in The Lion King.  Ruva has performed in a string of successful musicals; We Will Rock You, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Ragtime and Moulin Rouge The Musical, solidifying her as one of musical theatre’s most sought-after performers.   

The role of Ike Turner will be played by NAACP Award-winning actor and playwright  Giovanni Adams , who after moving to Australia in 2023 made his Australian premiere in TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL in Adelaide in April 2024. 

The cast also includes principals  Jochebel Ohene MaCcarthy  as Tina Turner alternate, Ibinabo Jackplaying Tina’s mother Zelma Bullock, Deni Gordon as Tina’s Grandmother Gran Georgeanna (GG) and Nadia Komazec as Ike and Tina’s manager Rhonda Graam.   

Jayme-Lee Hanekom plays Tina’s sister Alline Bullock and one of the Ikettes, Augie Tchantcho plays Tina’s father Richard Bullock , Rishab Kern as Tina’s first love Raymond Hill , Matthew Prime as record company Marketing Manager Erwin Bach, Queenslander Mat Verevis as Tina’s Manager Roger Davies, John O’Hara as Record Producer Phil Spector and Lyricist Terry Britten and Blake Erickson as musician Martyn Ware and Carpenter.  

Ensemble members include Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Nicholas Eaton, Abu Kebe as Ronnie, Jenni Little as Toni, Loredo Malcolm, David Mairs-McKenzie as Craig, Emily Nkomo as an Ikette, Gus Noakes, Kristin Paulse, Ilana Richardson, Tendai Rinomhota,  Noel Samuels , Rebecca Selley as an Ikette and Tigist Strode as an Ikette. 

Written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner  Katori Hall  with  Frank Ketelaar  and  Kees Prins , TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award nominee  Phyllida Lloyd  with choreography by Tony Award nominee  Anthony Van Laast , set and costume designs by Tony Award nominee  Mark Thompson , musical supervision, additional music and arrangements by  Nicholas Skilbeck , lighting by Tony Award nominee  Bruno Poet , sound by Tony Award nominee  Nevin Steinberg , projection design by Tony Award nominee  Jeff Sugg , orchestrations by Tony Award nominee  Ethan Popp  and wigs, hair and makeup design by Drama Desk Award winner  Campbell Young Associates. 

This new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner received its world premiere in April 2018 in London’s West End, where it opened to five-star reviews and continues to break 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 Autumn 2021 at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid, Spain and the North American Tour commenced in September 2022.  In 2023 alongside the Australian production, the European Production in Stuttgart, Germany opened. 

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

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‘Tina’, the Tina Turner Musical, to Travel to Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne in 2024

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Following a hugely successful run in Sydney, producers for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical have announced the production will tour Australia in 2024. The musical, which has been running at Sydney’s Theatre Royal since May, will head to Perth in February, Adelaide in April, Brisbane in July, and finally Melbourne in late September.

The Sydney leg of the musical has also been extended, and will now run until the very end of 2023. See all the dates and ticketing details below.

Tina Turner: ‘The Best’

The original production – which was produced in collaboration with Tina Turner herself – premiered in London in 2018, going on to earn 12 Tony nominations and opening in numerous countries all around the world. The musical charts the incredible success and trials of the late, great, singer, with 23 songs from her back catalogue featuring throughout. Actress Ruva Ngwenya has been playing the title role for the duration of its run in Australia, and will continue through next year.

Turner died in May of this year (only a few days after the opening night of the musical in Sydney) at the age of 83 after a long battle with illness. “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” the official statement from her team read. “Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music.”

Turner remains one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, and the singer had a close relationship with Australia – becoming an iconic part of NRL in the ’90s thanks to a wildly successful advertising campaign. In a statement released last year when the Sydney run of the musical was announced, Turner said the country has “always shared abundant love with me”.

“Going back to my early concerts in the late 70s through the uplifting partnership with the National Rugby League. It is very special for me that we will be reunited,” Turner said. “The joy, passion and message of resilience in my musical is so important now as ever. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for welcoming me with open arms once again.”

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical Australian Tour

Sydney, Theatre Royal – Playing now through to Sunday, 31st December 2023

Perth, Crown Theatre – Previews from Tuesday, 27th February 2024

Adelaide, Festival Theatre – Previews from Wednesday, 24th April 2024

Brisbane, Lyric Theatre QPAC – Previews from Tuesday, 2nd July 2024

Melbourne, Princess Theatre – Previews from Tuesday, 24th September 2024

Sydney tickets are on sale now, and you can join the waitlist for other cities on the website .

Further Reading

Tina Turner Has Died Aged 83

‘TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’ Is Coming To Sydney In 2023

Bec Sandridge on Ten Songs That Inspired Her New Single ‘Cost of Love’

The post ‘Tina’, the Tina Turner Musical, to Travel to Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne in 2024 appeared first on Music Feeds .

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