The Tina Turner Musical at Ohio Theatre

Witness Tina Turner’s triumphant rise to fame live on Broadway at the Ohio Theatre, Columbus with the exhilarating, undeniable smash hit: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical. The Hollywood Reporter raves, “It’s irresistibly uplifting.” People Magazine dubs it, “euphoric, moving, and totally joyous.” And The New York Times applauds, “I’ve rarely heard an audience with this mighty a roar.”

Celebrate the courageous woman that dared to dream big, break the rules, and take over the world—against all odds. Told through the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her best-selling hits, this sensational musical will lift you to new heights!

Don’t miss out on this jukebox rocker! Call your friends and secure your tickets today – before it’s too late!

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“With a compelling life story and classic musical catalogue, Turner deserves a bio-musical as good as Jersey Boys or Beautiful.” – Orlando Weekly

“Naomi Rodgers outstanding spot-on energetic performance” – Patch

“the performances are absolutely stellar” – BroadwayWorld

Synopsis

Presented in collaboration with Tina Turner, this Broadway production follows the iconic rise of the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. From modest roots in the rural hometown of Nutbush, Tennessee to a worldwide hit, this jukebox musical explores the untold story of a courageous woman who defied the constraints of her age, gender and race.

Known across the globe as one of the best-selling artists in music history, Tina Turner has won as many as 12 Grammy Awards. During her iconic career, her live shows have been viewed by millions of devoted fans, making her the solo performer with the highest number of concert tickets ever!! Crafted by Olivier Award-winning playwright Katori Hall, directed by the critically acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd, and featuring a talented cast, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical pays homage to the beloved songs of the late superstar.

Creative team

The cast is co-led by Naomi Rodgers (“Frozen”) and Zurin Villanueva (“The Lion King,” “Mean Girls,” “Shuffle Along,” “The Book of Mormon”), with both performers sharing the role of Tina Turner.

Other cast members include: Roz White as Zelma Bullock (Tina’s mother), Ann Nesby as Gran Georgeanna (Tina’s grandmother), Lael Van Keuren as Rhonda (Tina’s friend and manager), Lillian Charles as Young Alline (Tina’s sister), Max Falls as Erwin Bach/ ensemble (Music Sales turned Tina’s lover), Zachary Freier- Harrison as Roger Davies/ ensemble (Music Producer) and Parris Lewis as Alline/ Ikette (Tina’s sister and a backup singer).

The ensemble includes: Daelyanna Kelly Benson, Antonio Beverly, Taylor A. Blackman, Aliyah Caldwell, Lillian Charles, Max Falls, Zachary Freier-Harrison, Reyna Guerra, Gordia Hayes, Andre Hinds, Takia Hopson, Ayvah Johnson, Geoffrey Kidwell, Parris Mone’t Lewis, Nia Nelson-Williams, Gracie Phillips, Nicole Powell, Terance Reddick, Shari Washington Rhone, Kris Roberts, Jacob Roberts-Miller, Aniya Simone, Chris Stevens, Jeff Sullivan and Carlton Terrence Taylor.

History and Awards

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical debuted its world premiere in the West End on 17 April 2018 at the Aldwych Theatre in London, where it was nominated for three Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best Musical. It opened on Broadway the following year on 7 November 2019.

So far, the jukebox musical has been nominated for 23 awards, winning a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical (Adrienne Warren), two Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Adrienne Warren) and Outstanding Wig and Hair Design (Campbell Young Associates), as well as five Honorees for Outer Critics Circle Awards including Outstanding New Broadway Musical, Outstanding Choreographer (Anthony Van Laast), Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Adrienne Warren), Outstanding Featured in a Musical (Daniel J. Watts), and Outstanding Costume Design (Mark Thompson).