Deon Releford-Lee News

Theatre By The Sea will open its 93rd summer season with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, directed by Bob Richard and Diane Laurenson, at Bill Hanney's Wakefield, RI venue.

Rattlestick Theater and StoryBridge Productions are presenting a workshop of The Call, a new musical by Mkhululi Mabija and Paul Castles. The work-in-progress presentation is part of Rattlestick’s Waverly Performance Studio initiative and will be held at BAM Attic Studio in Brooklyn.

Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Tony Award–winning actress, director, and TV star Phylicia Rashad, is now being presented at Booth Playhouse. See photos here!  

What did the critics think of the new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Tony Award–winning actress, director, and TV star Phylicia Rashad?

The new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Phylicia Rashad, will premiere in North Carolina. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!

The cast has been revealed for the celebrated new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Tony Award–winning actress, director, and TV star Phylicia Rashad, part of Blumenthal’s 2024–2025 PNC Broadway Lights series.

Take the Lead, an exuberant new musical, is now at Paper Mill Playhouse, and it is a definite hit. We attended the opening night when the full house audience was all smiles and cheers.

The world premiere musical Take the Lead, which began performances Saturday, March 29 opened this Sunday, April 6, at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos from opening night here! 

Paper Mill Playhouse  is launching “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the Lead. Learn more about the production and see how to attend!

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming world premiere musical Take the Lead, beginning performances in March. Learn more here!

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.

When considering the most influential performers in the history of rock, Tina Turner's talent and legacy is counted among titans. Her voice, her signature growl, is unmistakable. Her determination to succeed and survive despite years of abuse at the hands of her husband set her apart from the rest.

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

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?

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, gracing the stage of the illustrious Murat Theatre, is an exhilarating journey through the life and music of one of the most iconic figures in the history of popular music. Spanning two acts, this production not only celebrates Tina Turner's unparalleled talent but also delves into the personal triumphs and tribulations that defined her extraordinary career. In this review, we will explore the production's standout elements while offering a neutral perspective on its portrayal of the legendary singer and the key figures in her life.

“People know me as this light, fun person. They have a hard time seeing me play a character like that because it’s so different from (who I am).” Deon Releford-Lee

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.'