Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Musical

Writers: Katori Hall Frank Ketelaar Kees Prins

Overview

Show Information

Based on the Play/Book/Film
Based on the life of Tina Turner
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2018
Genres
Jukebox/Revue, Historical/Biographical, Drama
Settings
Multiple Settings
Time & Place
Memphis, Tennessee; St Louis, Missouri; Las Vegas, Nevada; and London, England from 1949 - 1984
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal for
Diverse Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, mature adult, child, young adult, elderly, late teen characters

Synopsis

Based on the life and music of Tina Turner, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, follows young Anna Mae Bullock as she transforms from her small-town beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to international stardom as Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Tina is the ultimate comeback story of a woman who overcame racism, sexism, ageism, and more to become the oldest female solo artist to top the Hot 100 at the age of 44. A thrilling show featuring all of the classic Tina Turner hits such as “Proud Mary”, “River Deep, Mountain High”, “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” and many more. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical will have you dancing and singing in your seat as the story of a woman who dared to defy all odds unfolds.

Lead Characters


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