Carla R. Stewart

Shuler Hensley, Ruthie Ann Miles, Steven Pasquale and More to Star in MILLIONS at Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

The Alliance Theatre will present the world premiere of MILLIONS from May 9 – June 15, 2025. The musical features a book by Tony Award winner Bob Martin, a score by Tony Award winner Adam Guettel, and direction by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher.

Review: The NY Pops' SIMPLY THE BEST Tributes Tina Turner at Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - Oct 24, 2024

Here was the late Tina Turner returned in the form of Adrienne Warren for one evening! The NY Pops continue their 2024-25 season on 11/15 with Max von Essen.

Photos: Adrienne Warren in SIMPLY THE BEST: A TINA TURNER TRIBUTE with The New York Pops
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 19, 2024

The New York Pops kicked off its 2024-25 season on Friday, October 18, 2024 in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall with Simply the Best: A Tina Turner Tribute with Adrienne Warren. Check out photos from the performance here!

TINA â€" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Begins At Proctors Next Week!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

Experience the electrifying energy of TINA The Tina Turner Musical at Proctors in two weeks. Celebrate the life and legacy of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll with this powerful and inspiring show.

Review: TINA, THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at The Overture
by Scott Rawson - Jun 12, 2024

From the gripping opening number to the dynamic conclusion, Tina, The Tina Turner Musical, is on hell of an emotional rollercoaster. The highs and lows of Tina's tumultuous journey are brilliantly encapsulated in the show, and her extraordinary music weaves through a narrative that is both heart-breaking and stunning.

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Overture Hall in June
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will invite audiences to experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner, the legendary 'Queen of Rock 'n Roll' at the Overture Hall this June.

BWW Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL - Simply the Best in Columbus
by Christina Mancuso - May 9, 2024

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical came blazing in like a bolt of lightning with thunderous applause on opening night at the Ohio Theatre, just as most of our state was under severe tornado warnings.  TINA tells the remarkable story of the musical legend, and shares it all – the good, the bad, and the ugly – so be prepared for some cringe-worthy moments of raw and jolting physical, verbal and emotional abuse.  Despite that, TINA also shares her triumphant journey of resilience, redemption, freedom, and ultimate superstardom.  ritic think of TINA at Ohio?

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - May 9, 2024

This musical would flounder without a dynamic leading woman. In this case, TINA has two – Zurin Villanueva (who performed in the May 7 show) and Ari Groover because of the energy and vocal demands of the role.

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to the Overture Center This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

​​​​​​​ TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL invites audiences to experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner, the legendary 'Queen of Rock 'n Roll.'

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Keller Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023

The North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Zurin Villanueva (The Lion King, Mean Girls, Shuffle Along, The Book of Mormon) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week.

Review: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Pulsates at Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jul 19, 2023

Now at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa through July 23, 2023, the musical is mostly engaging and passionately performed. But a chaotic, sped-through first act only provides brief vignettes of a challenging life. The better second act focuses on Ms. Turner's comeback, concluding with a mini rock concert that made the visit worthwhile.

Interview: In TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL's Carla R. Stewart's Not a Grannie To Mess With
by Gil Kaan - Jun 29, 2023

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical has been igniting and exciting Pantages audiences since June 13, 2023, with Segerstrom Center the next stop July 11th through July 23rd. Part of this all-around amazing cast, Carla R. Stewart revels in her role of Gran Georganna. Carla managed to find some time between her high energy shows to answer a few of my queries.

TINA- THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL On Sale At Keller Auditorium, June 26
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2023

Tickets for TINA- THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL national tour will go on sale at Keller Auditorium, June 26. This inspiring and uplifting show will play Keller Auditorium from September 5 – 10! 

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Segerstrom Center For the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023

The North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Zurin Villanueva (The Lion King, Mean Girls, Shuffle Along, The Book of Mormon) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. Also starring are Roderick Lawrence as Ike Turner, Roz White as Zelma Bullock, Carla R. Stewart as Gran Georgeanna and Lael Van Keuren as Rhonda.

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL At the Eccles Theater Is A Fitting Tribute To The Late Icon
by Tyler Hinton - Jun 1, 2023

As we honor the late Tina Turner upon the news of her recent passing, the national tour of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL--now playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City--is a fitting tribute to a woman who made a great impact not only on the world of music but on the world itself.

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - Apr 29, 2023

What did our critic think of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at CONNOR PALACE?

Walter Russell III, Cedric Lemar & More to Lead SLIPPIN' THROUGH THE CRACKS Developmental Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023

A developmental reading of Slippin’ Through the Cracks, the new musical about the legendary bluesman, Bobby Rush, will be presented to an invitation-only industry audience in New York City in March. See who is starring!

Cast Announced for THE GOSPEL WOMAN at National Black Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022

National Black Theatre has announced the cast for The Gospel Woman - the first workshop production of its 2022-2023 programmatic season. Performances are set to run from November 9 through November 13, 2022 at Chelsea Factory in NYC.

Photos: Go Inside IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS at Forestburgh Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022

Franklin Trapp, Producing Artistic Director for the Forestburgh Playhouse and Broadway veteran Matt Lenz, Festival Artistic Director and Director of Creative Development are thrilled over the reception of this year’s In The Works~In The Woods Festival which took place September 8 through 11. See photos here!

Fifty Artists Announced For Forestburgh's In The Works~in The Woods Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2022

Franklin Trapp, Producing Artistic Director for the Forestburgh Playhouse and Broadway veteran Matt Lenz, Festival Artistic Director and Director of Creative Development have announced casting for this year's In The Works~In The Woods Festival taking place September 8 through 11.