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What did our critic think of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?

Broadway in Indianapolis announced today that tickets for the national tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical are on sale now for 8 performances from April 30 - May 5, 2024.

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

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Discover the captivating story of Naomi Rodgers, an AMDA graduate, as she shares her experience in landing the lead in 'TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.' Gain insights into her training at AMDA and the impact it had on her career. Don't miss this exclusive interview and get inspired by her journey to success.

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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.

Fans are still absorbing the loss Tina Turner at age 83 this May, which makes attending Tina Turner – The Tina Turner Musical a tad more emotional and significant. The 12-time Grammy award winner and “Queen of Rock n Roll” sanctioned this production which premiered in the West End in 2018 and is now in its sixth incarnation. Following the jukebox format, the show highlights plenty of Tina’s huge hits wrapped around the ups and downs of her tumultuous and ultimately triumphant career.

What did our critic think of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Golden Gate Theatre? If you're a fan of Tina Turner, and who isn’t, you won't want to miss Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre, playing now through August 27, 2023. Diehard fans and newbies can also see “Tina” from August 29 – September 3, 2023 at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts. This Broadway hit tells the story of the legendary singer's life and career, from poverty and parental neglect in Nutbush, Tennessee, through racism and the abusive years with husband Ike Turner, to her eventual solo rise to global stardom.

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will play Seattle's Paramount Theatre from September 12 - 17, 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.

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! 

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.

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.

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What did our Some artists are remembered for being one-hit wonders, while others are known for producing hit after hit. In either case, we are left with the legacy of their music. When you think of Tina Turner, you think of all the hit songs she is known for. The legacy her music still has can be seen on stage at Des Moines Performing Arts as they opened 'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' as part of their current Broadway Series.  critic think of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts?

A jukebox musical depicting the true life story of the award-winning Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll, Tina Turner is now playing at The Bushnell through April 16th. Don't miss this incredibly moving, tour-de-force musical featuring an unforgettable cast and electrifying performances.

This jukebox rocker may not be 'simply the best' in the genre, but its energy and surreal touches make it stand out from the pack.