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Tina – the tina turner musical.

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical played at Theatre Royal Sydney from 4 May 2023 to 28 January 2024.

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is now playing to standing ovations. Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules—she rewrote them.

"Simply the best"- Daily Telegraph (UK)

With critics calling it "a rock music spectacular" (Limelight) and "breathtakingly exciting" (ArtsHub), this heart-pumping production is bringing audiences to their feet night after night!

Featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs, including “Simply the Best”, “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and “Proud Mary”, this smash-hit musical is not to be missed.

The Australian production stars Ruva Ngwenya, Tim Omaji, Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy, Ibinabo Jack, Deni Gordon, Nadia Komazec, Jayme-Lee Hanekom, Augie Tchantcho, Rishab Kern, Matthew Prime, Mat Verevis, John O'Hara, Blake Erickson, Emily Nkomo, Rebecca Selley, Tigist Strode, Jenni Little, David Mairs-McKenzie, Abu Kebe, Kristin Paulse, Ina Seidou, Tendai Rinomhata, Ilana Richardson, Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Noel Samuels, Nicholas Eaton, Micheal Corey Hassel, and Gus Noakes.

An absolutely joy!

A rock musical spectacular.

Breathtakingly exciting.

A tour-de-force!

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AGE RECOMMENDATION

Recommended for ages 14+.

This production runs for approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

CONTENT WARNINGS

This production contains scenes of domestic violence, sexual abuse, firearms, drug use, coarse and racial language, strobe lighting, loud music, theatrical haze, and the simulated smoking of cigarettes.

AUSLAN PERFORMANCE

An Auslan interpreted performance took place on Thursday 12 October 7.30pm.

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Tina – The Tina Turner Musical Australian Dates Revealed

by Paul Cashmere on September 1, 2023

‘Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ Australia dates have been announced for 2024 following the Sydney opening in December 2023.

Paul Dainty AO, President, and CEO of TEG DAINTY said, “I first heard about the possibility of a stage musical portraying Tina’s life 8 years ago and I immediately reached out to Tali Pelman at Stage Entertainment. At that point there was no script and no book however I was hooked on the idea of it. We have been on that journey ever since, and here we are today announcing the Australian tour! Australians love this theatrical masterpiece which tells the story of Tina’s life, of empowerment and success, and is ultimately the best music industry comeback story of all time.”

Producer, Tali Pelman said, “I know Australia was very close to Tina’s heart, so we are especially excited to announce our show will be touring. Our musical is about how Tina became not only the music icon we adored, but the woman who continues to motivate and inspire us today. Everything about Tina was unique – her heart, her story and of course her voice – and we can’t wait for all of Australia to experience her journey and her triumph through our show.”

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical Australian seasons:

Sydney, Theatre Royal – Playing now through to December 31, 2023 Tickets are on sale now

Perth, Crown Theatre – Previews from February 27, 2024 Tickets go on sale September 5, 2023

Adelaide, Festival Theatre – Previews from April 24, 2024 Tickets go on sale September 5, 2023

Brisbane, Lyric Theatre QPAC – Previews from July 2, 2024 Tickets go on sale September 28, 2023

Melbourne, Princess Theatre – Previews from September 24, 2024 Tickets go on sale September 28, 2023

Visit www.tinathemusical.com.au for ticket information.

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Ruva Ngwenya’s powerful performance as Tina Turner is a revelation in this flawed but fierce biographic jukebox musical

After an unforgettable run that saw 301 performances and 301 standing ovations,  Tina – The Tina Turner Musical  is preparing to take the final bow of its Syndey season on Sunday, January 28, 2024. The show is a record-breaker for Theatre Royal Sydney , becoming the longest-running production since the iconic venue’s reopening and shattering sales records during its launch in May 2023. The national tour kicks off in Perth in February, followed by seasons in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne.   Read on for our critic's review...

Australia loves Tina Turner – the one-two punch of her appearance, both in the film and on the soundtrack of Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, and the use of her cover of Bonnie Tyler’s The Best to promote the NRL back in the day made sure of that. Will they love Tina , the acclaimed jukebox musical based on her life and, naturally enough, packed with her tunes? Well, yes, probably – as long as your appreciation of that music outweighs the shortcomings of the writing.

That writing is by Pulitzer-winner Katori Hall, along with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, but as a piece of drama Tina struggles to encompass the life of its subject. We begin in Tina’s childhood in Nutbush, Tennessee, when the pre-fame protagonist – then simply Anna Mae Bullock – was deserted by her mother (Ibinabo Jack). We then follow her through her soaring career and abusive, drug-sodden relationship with Ike Turner (a role carried well by Tim Omaji), her eventual break from him, forays into solo work, and ultimately her ascent into superstardom under the stewardship of Australian manager, Roger Davies (Mat Verevis, doubling down on Australianisms), along the way finding love with German PR rep Erwin Bach (Matthew Prime). They’re still together, as it happens, and both are executive producers here.

Ruva Ngwenya is revelatory, fully embodying the real deal’s strength, charisma, power, and talent.

The issue is that Tina has difficulty covering so much territory, even at two hours and 45 minutes (interval included), which means that Act One gallops through the decades, each short interstitial scene between musical numbers being reduced to largely expository dialogue as characters clue us in as to where we are in the story. Add to that the fact that the story covers so much dark, serious territory – domestic violence and abuse, drugs, endemic racism, attempted suicide – and it feels at times that those themes are being treated lightly. They’re the price we have to grudgingly pay to get to the good stuff, and the show gets them out of the way quickly and efficiently, but sacrifices emotional impact to do so – compare the result to what we’ve read in Turner’s three autobiographies, or in the biopic What’s Love Got to Do With It?

But then we do get to the good stuff, which is the music – and, based solely on its songs, Tina is an all-timer. How could it not be? ‘Proud Mary’, ‘River Deep - Mountain High’, ‘Private Dancer’, ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It?’ – we even get ‘The Best’ and Thunderdome’s ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’ for extra local appeal, with 23 songs in total over the course of the show. The second act improves on the first, not having to cover so much and instead focusing on Turner’s rise from Vegas perennial to stadium-filling rock goddess. 

As the adult Tina, Ruva Ngwenya is revelatory, fully embodying the real deal’s strength, charisma, power, and talent. Here we follow the creation of ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It?’, the lead single off turner’s comeback album Private Dancer . Director Leah Howard and music director Christine Polimos do something clever here, taking us through several iterations of the signature tune before revealing it as the powerhouse ballad we all know. Turner’s ascension to stadium status is accompanied by the show’s band taking the stage, the final movements of the show more tribute act than musical – which brought the packed opening night audience to its feet.

Set and costume designer Mark Thompson keeps the former spare and the latter flashy, letting a simple, elegant backdrop and a few props set each scene, helped by projections by Jeff Sugg and impactful washes of light by Bruno Poet. The occasional use of a revolving stage element is the only noticeable flourish, but the clear intent to foreground performance, and the songs pay dividends. Anthony Van Laast’s choreography is exciting, reaching a crescendo of referential movements by the explosive final act. 

Tina is flawed, it must be said, and it’s tempting to imagine how Turner’s story might fare in a different on-stage presentation – a one woman show, perhaps? But its strengths outweigh its weaknesses. It strains under the weight of some of its subject matter, particularly in the first act, but more than brings it home in the second. Come, then, for the music – but if you’re after Tina’s story, it’s better told in her own voice. 

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is playing now at the Theatre Royal Sydney. The season has been extended through to January 28, 2024. For tickets and info visit tinathemusical.com.au .

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TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL IS COMING TO SYDNEY FROM MAY 2023

• 1 Aug 2022 TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL IS COMING TO SYDNEY FROM MAY 2023 TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL IS COMING TO SYDNEY FROM MAY 2023 <p>The smash hit TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is coming to the Theatre Royal Sydney in May 2023 in an Australian premiere. Tina Turner's music is synonymous with the Harbour City, with Tina performing one of her most famous hits (Simply) The Best with Jimmy Barnes live at the 1993 NRL Grand Final in Sydney.&nbsp;</p> <p>Produced by <strong>TEG DAINTY</strong> in association with <strong>Stage Entertainment, Tali Pelman </strong>and <strong>Tina Turner</strong>, the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock n’ Roll. <strong>TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL</strong> is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>NSW Minister for Tourism, Stuart Ayres said “Tina Turner is a global icon of music, her songs are timeless classics and her personal life story is one that resonates with so many people. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a critically-acclaimed global sensation that will appeal to a variety of audiences, from young fans to seasoned theatregoers, to people who just love great live music,” My Ayres said.&nbsp;</p> <p>“This universal appeal is why the NSW Government has secured its Australian premiere for Sydney. It will be a major drawcard for visiting and local audiences, providing a significant boost to the state’s visitor economy. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is another fantastic addition to the calendar of world-class Australian premiere productions the NSW Government is building to deliver on our goal of making Sydney and NSW the major events capital and premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific.”&nbsp;</p> <p lang="EN-US"><strong>TINA TURNER </strong>added “Hello Sydney! I am so excited to be announcing that <strong>TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL</strong> will be opening in Sydney next year. Australia has always shared abundant love with me, going back to my early concerts in the late 70’s through the uplifting partnership with the National Rugby League. It is very special for me that we will be reunited.&nbsp; The joy, passion and message of resilience in my musical is so important now as ever. Thank you from the bottom my heart for welcoming me with open arms once again.”&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Geoff Jones, TEG GROUP CEO said</strong>, “We are thrilled to be bringing <strong>TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL</strong> to Australia!&nbsp;&nbsp; TINA will delight fans of musical theatre, but will also appeal to a much broader cross-section of the market due to Tina’s association with and love for Australia, and her long-held icon status in this part of the world”.&nbsp;</p> <p lang="EN-US"><strong>Paul Dainty AM, President, and CEO of TEG DAINTY</strong> said, “I first heard about the possibility of a stage musical portraying Tina’s life 7 years ago and I immediately reached out to Tali Pelman at Stage Entertainment.&nbsp; At that point there was no script and no book however I was hooked on the idea of it.&nbsp; We have been on that journey ever since, and here we are today launching the Australian premiere in Sydney! Australians will love this theatrical masterpiece which tells the story of Tina’s life, of empowerment and success, and is ultimately the best music industry comeback story of all time.” &nbsp;</p> <p lang="EN-US"><strong>Producer, Tali Pelman </strong>said, “I know Australia is very close to Tina's heart, so we are especially excited to announce our opening in Sydney.&nbsp; Our musical is about how Tina became not only the music icon we adore, but the woman who continues to motivate and inspire us today. Everything about Tina is unique - her heart, her story and of course her voice - and we can’t wait for Australians to experience her journey and her triumph through our show.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Tina Turner’s connection to Sydney and Australia runs deep with the singer and her work intrinsically linked to the city:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li> <p>Upon its original release in 1973, her semi-autobiographical hit Nutbush City Limits spent an entire year in the top 100 of Australia’s single chart.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p>In 1977, one of Tina’s first-ever solo tours – which took place before she had even recorded her first real solo album – thrilled Sydney audiences with performances at the Hordern Pavilion. Then by popular demand, Tina performed rapturously received shows as part of her subsequent Break Every Rule (1988), What’s Love? (1993) and Wildest Dreams (1997) tours at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Tina’s smash hit The Best after became the centrepiece of the campaign for the National Rugby League and synonymous with Sydney. A new take on this song – recorded as a duet with Jimmy Barnes and retitled (Simply) The Best – returned to the Australian charts upon its 1992 release and was performed live by the pair at 1993’s NRL Grand Final at Sydney Football Stadium.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p>Written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner <strong>Katori Hall</strong> with <strong>Frank Ketelaar </strong>and <strong>Kees Prins</strong>, <strong>TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL</strong> is directed by Tony Award nominee <strong>Phyllida Lloyd</strong> with choreography by Tony Award nominee <strong>Anthony van Laast</strong>, set and costume designs by Tony Award nominee <strong>Mark Thompson</strong>, musical supervision, additional music and arrangements by <strong>Nicholas Skilbeck</strong>, lighting by Tony Award nominee <strong>Bruno Poet</strong>, sound by Tony Award nominee Nevin Steinberg, projection design by Tony Award nominee <strong>Jeff Sugg</strong>, orchestrations by Tony Award nominee <strong>Ethan Popp</strong>, wigs, hair and makeup design by Drama Desk Award winner <strong>Campbell Young Associates</strong> and music direction by <strong>Alvin Hough Jr.&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with <strong>more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>When she was inducted into the <strong>Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in October, 2021, Tina Turner </strong>became one of <strong>only three women</strong> in the institution’s history to be inducted twice (she was initially inducted in 1991, alongside Ike Turner).&nbsp;</p> <p>The waitlist for tickets and information on <strong>TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL</strong> is open now, visit <a href="https://www.tinathemusical.com.au/">https://www.tinathemusical.com.au/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information on things to see and do in Sydney visit <a href="https://www.sydney.com/">www.sydney.com</a>. Share your favourite Sydney experiences on social media using #feelnewsydney #ILoveSydney.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Media contact: </strong>Samantha Antoun E: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> M: 0472 646 176&nbsp;</p> PDF

The smash hit TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is coming to the Theatre Royal Sydney in May 2023 in an Australian premiere. Tina Turner's music is synonymous with the Harbour City, with Tina performing one of her most famous hits (Simply) The Best with Jimmy Barnes live at the 1993 NRL Grand Final in Sydney. 

Produced by TEG DAINTY in association with Stage Entertainment, Tali Pelman and Tina Turner , the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock n’ Roll. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.   

NSW Minister for Tourism, Stuart Ayres said “Tina Turner is a global icon of music, her songs are timeless classics and her personal life story is one that resonates with so many people. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a critically-acclaimed global sensation that will appeal to a variety of audiences, from young fans to seasoned theatregoers, to people who just love great live music,” My Ayres said. 

“This universal appeal is why the NSW Government has secured its Australian premiere for Sydney. It will be a major drawcard for visiting and local audiences, providing a significant boost to the state’s visitor economy. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is another fantastic addition to the calendar of world-class Australian premiere productions the NSW Government is building to deliver on our goal of making Sydney and NSW the major events capital and premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific.” 

TINA TURNER added “Hello Sydney! I am so excited to be announcing that TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will be opening in Sydney next year. Australia has always shared abundant love with me, going back to my early concerts in the late 70’s through the uplifting partnership with the National Rugby League. It is very special for me that we will be reunited.  The joy, passion and message of resilience in my musical is so important now as ever. Thank you from the bottom my heart for welcoming me with open arms once again.” 

Geoff Jones, TEG GROUP CEO said , “We are thrilled to be bringing TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL to Australia!   TINA will delight fans of musical theatre, but will also appeal to a much broader cross-section of the market due to Tina’s association with and love for Australia, and her long-held icon status in this part of the world”. 

Paul Dainty AM, President, and CEO of TEG DAINTY said, “I first heard about the possibility of a stage musical portraying Tina’s life 7 years ago and I immediately reached out to Tali Pelman at Stage Entertainment.  At that point there was no script and no book however I was hooked on the idea of it.  We have been on that journey ever since, and here we are today launching the Australian premiere in Sydney! Australians will love this theatrical masterpiece which tells the story of Tina’s life, of empowerment and success, and is ultimately the best music industry comeback story of all time.”  

Producer, Tali Pelman said, “I know Australia is very close to Tina's heart, so we are especially excited to announce our opening in Sydney.  Our musical is about how Tina became not only the music icon we adore, but the woman who continues to motivate and inspire us today. Everything about Tina is unique - her heart, her story and of course her voice - and we can’t wait for Australians to experience her journey and her triumph through our show.”  

Tina Turner’s connection to Sydney and Australia runs deep with the singer and her work intrinsically linked to the city: 

Upon its original release in 1973, her semi-autobiographical hit Nutbush City Limits spent an entire year in the top 100 of Australia’s single chart. 

In 1977, one of Tina’s first-ever solo tours – which took place before she had even recorded her first real solo album – thrilled Sydney audiences with performances at the Hordern Pavilion. Then by popular demand, Tina performed rapturously received shows as part of her subsequent Break Every Rule (1988), What’s Love? (1993) and Wildest Dreams (1997) tours at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. 

Tina’s smash hit The Best after became the centrepiece of the campaign for the National Rugby League and synonymous with Sydney. A new take on this song – recorded as a duet with Jimmy Barnes and retitled (Simply) The Best – returned to the Australian charts upon its 1992 release and was performed live by the pair at 1993’s NRL Grand Final at Sydney Football Stadium.  

Written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins , TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award nominee Phyllida Lloyd with choreography by Tony Award nominee Anthony van Laast , set and costume designs by Tony Award nominee Mark Thompson , musical supervision, additional music and arrangements by Nicholas Skilbeck , lighting by Tony Award nominee Bruno Poet , sound by Tony Award nominee Nevin Steinberg, projection design by Tony Award nominee Jeff Sugg , orchestrations by Tony Award nominee Ethan Popp , wigs, hair and makeup design by Drama Desk Award winner Campbell Young Associates and music direction by Alvin Hough Jr.   

One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.  

When she was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in October, 2021, Tina Turner became one of only three women in the institution’s history to be inducted twice (she was initially inducted in 1991, alongside Ike Turner). 

The waitlist for tickets and information on TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is open now, visit https://www.tinathemusical.com.au/  

For more information on things to see and do in Sydney visit www.sydney.com . Share your favourite Sydney experiences on social media using #feelnewsydney #ILoveSydney.   

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. 

Media contact: Samantha Antoun E: [email protected] M: 0472 646 176 

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TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL coming to Sydney in May 2023

NSW Minister for Tourism, Stuart Ayres together with TEG DAINTY, Stage Entertainment and Tali Pelman, in association with Tina Turner are thrilled to announce that the smash hit TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is coming to Theatre Royal Sydney, Australia in May 2023!

Produced by TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment , Tali Pelman and Tina Turner , the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock n’ Roll. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.

TINA TURNER said

Hello Sydney! I am so excited to be announcing that TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will be opening in Sydney next year. Australia has always shared abundant love with me, going back to my early concerts in the late 70’s through the uplifting partnership with the National Rugby League. It is very special for me that we will be reunited.  The joy, passion and message of resilience in my musical is so important now as ever. Thank you from the bottom my heart for welcoming me with open arms once again.

NSW Minister for Tourism, Stuart Ayres said

Tina Turner is a global icon of music, her songs are timeless classics and her personal life story is one that resonates with so many people. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a critically-acclaimed global sensation that will appeal to a variety of audiences, from young fans to seasoned theatregoers, to people who just love great live music. This universal appeal is why the NSW Government has secured its Australian premiere for Sydney. It will be a major drawcard for visiting and local audiences, cementing Sydney’s position as the nation’s capital of live theatre and providing a significant boost to the state’s visitor economy. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is another fantastic addition to the calendar of world-class Australian premiere productions the NSW Government is building to deliver on our goal of making Sydney and NSW the major events capital and premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific.

Geoff Jones, TEG GROUP CEO said

We are thrilled to be bringing TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL to Australia!   TINA will delight fans of musical theatre, but will also appeal to a much broader cross-section of the market due to Tina’s association with and love for Australia, and her long-held icon status in this part of the world.

Paul Dainty AM, President, and CEO of TEG DA INTY said

I first heard about the possibility of a stage musical portraying Tina’s life 7 years ago and I immediately reached out to Tali Pelman at Stage Entertainment.  At that point there was no script and no book however I was hooked on the idea of it.  We have been on that journey ever since, and here we are today launching the Australian premiere in Sydney! Australians will love this theatrical masterpiece which tells the story of Tina’s life, of empowerment and success, and is ultimately the best music industry comeback story of all time.

Producer, Tali Pelman said

I know Australia is very close to Tina’s heart, so we are especially excited to announce our opening in Sydney.  Our musical is about how Tina became not only the music icon we adore, but the woman who continues to motivate and inspire us today. Everything about Tina is unique – her heart, her story and of course her voice – and we can’t wait for Australians to experience her journey and her triumph through our show.

Written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award nominee Phyllida Lloyd with choreography by Tony Award nominee Anthony van Laast , set and costume designs by Tony Award nominee Mark Thompson , musical supervision, additional music and arrangements by Nicholas Skilbeck , lighting by Tony Award nominee Bruno Poet , sound by Tony Award nominee Nevin Steinberg , projection design by Tony Award nominee Jeff Sugg, orchestrations by Tony Award nominee Ethan Popp and wigs, hair and makeup design by Drama Desk Award winner Campbell Young Associates .

This new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and presented in association with Tina Turner herself, received its world premiere in April 2018 in London, where it opened to five-star reviews and has broken box office records at the Aldwych Theatre. In March 2019, the German production opened at Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg, the Broadway production followed in November 2019 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical . The Dutch production opened at the Beatrix Theater, Utrecht, in February 2020. A third European production opened in Fall 2021 at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid, Spain and the North American Tour will commence in September 2022.

One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.

When she was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in October, 2021 , Tina Turner became one of only three women in the institution’s history to be inducted twice (she was initially inducted in 1991, alongside Ike Turner).

The waitlist for information and tickets to TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is open now, visit https://www.tinathemusical.co m.au/

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Produced in Australia by TEG Dainty

Originally produced by Stage Entertainment, Joop van den Ende, and Tali Pelman

Tina Turner turns to 2023 for Australia

NSW Minister for Tourism, Stuart Ayres together with TEG DAINTY, Stage Entertainment and Tali Pelman, in association with Tina Turner are thrilled to announce that the smash hit TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is coming to Theatre Royal Sydney, Australia in May 2023!

NSW Minister for Tourism, Stuart Ayres said, “Tina Turner is a global icon of music, her songs are timeless classics and her personal life story is one that resonates with so many people. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a critically-acclaimed global sensation that will appeal to a variety of audiences, from young fans to seasoned theatregoers, to people who just love great live music. This universal appeal is why the NSW Government has secured its Australian premiere for Sydney. It will be a major drawcard for visiting and local audiences, cementing Sydney’s position as the nation’s capital of live theatre and providing a significant boost to the state’s visitor economy. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is another fantastic addition to the calendar of world-class Australian premiere productions the NSW Government is building to deliver on our goal of making Sydney and NSW the major events capital and premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific.”

Produced by TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment, Tali Pelman and Tina Turner, the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock n’ Roll. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.

Tina Turner has sent a message of joy: “Hello Sydney! I am so excited to be announcing that TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will be opening in Sydney next year. Australia has always shared abundant love with me, going back to my early concerts in the late 70’s through the uplifting partnership with the National Rugby League. It is very special for me that we will be reunited. The joy, passion and message of resilience in my musical is so important now as ever. Thank you from the bottom my heart for welcoming me with open arms once again.”

Written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award nominee Phyllida Lloyd with choreography by Tony Award nominee Anthony van Laast, set and costume designs by Tony Award nominee Mark Thompson, musical supervision, additional music and arrangements by Nicholas Skilbeck, lighting by Tony Award nominee Bruno Poet, sound by Tony Award nominee Nevin Steinberg, projection design by Tony Award nominee Jeff Sugg, orchestrations by Tony Award nominee Ethan Popp and wigs, hair and makeup design by Drama Desk Award winner Campbell Young Associates.

This new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and presented in association with Tina Turner herself, received its world premiere in April 2018 in London, where it opened to five-star reviews and has broken box office records at the Aldwych Theatre. In March 2019, the German production opened at Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg, the Broadway production followed in November 2019 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The Dutch production opened at the Beatrix Theater, Utrecht, in February 2020. A third European production opened in Fall 2021 at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid, Spain and the North American Tour will commence in September 2022.

Producer, Tali Pelman noted, “I know Australia is very close to Tina’s heart, so we are especially excited to announce our opening in Sydney. Our musical is about how Tina became not only the music icon we adore, but the woman who continues to motivate and inspire us today. Everything about Tina is unique – her heart, her story and of course her voice – and we can’t wait for Australians to experience her journey and her triumph through our show.”

One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.

When she was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in October, 2021, Tina Turner became one of only three women in the institution’s history to be inducted twice (she was initially inducted in 1991, alongside Ike Turner).

The waitlist for information and tickets are available on the official Tina Musical website.

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Final Tickets On Sale for TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Sydney Season

Limited Time Only - Closing Soon!

TINA - THE Tina Turner MUSICAL's Sydney season at Theatre Royal must close in January, 2024 and the final Sydney performances are now on sale!

To secure tickets before the musical departs Sydney, visit www.tinathemusical.com.au .

TINA - THE Tina Turner MUSICAL has received standing ovations at every show and rave reviews from audiences and critics alike.  When the musical leaves Sydney, it will embark on a national tour with seasons confirmed and on sale in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Produced by Paul Dainty AO/TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment , Tali Pelman and the late Tina Turner , the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity. 

Since its highly anticipated premiere in May this year at Theatre Royal Sydney, TINA - THE Tina Turner MUSICAL has captured the hearts of audiences with its powerful storytelling, incredible performances, and iconic music. Featuring 23 hit songs including, “Simply The Best,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Nutbush City Limits”, “River Deep Mountain High” and “Proud Mary”, this smash hit musical has received 37 prestigious award nominations including BEST MUSICAL (Tony Awards) and BEST NEW MUSICAL (Olivier Awards).

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical Australian seasons:

Sydney, Theatre Royal                   Playing now through to January, 2024

Perth, Crown Theatre                    Previews from February 27, 2024

Adelaide, Festival Theatre           Previews from April 24, 2024

Brisbane, Lyric Theatre QPAC     Previews from July 2, 2024

Melbourne, Princess Theatre     Previews from September 24, 2024

Tickets for all cities are on sale at 9am! Visit www.tinathemusical.com.au for ticket information.

This new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner received its world premiere in April 2018 in London’s West End, where it opened to five-star reviews and continues to break box office records at the Aldwych Theatre. In March 2019, the German production opened at Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg, the Broadway production followed in November 2019 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The Dutch production opened at the Beatrix Theater, Utrecht, in February 2020. A third European production opened in Autumn 2021 at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid, Spain and the North American Tour commenced in September 2022.  In 2023 alongside the Australian production, the European Production in Stuttgart, Germany opened.

One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, withmore concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.  When she was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in October, 2021, Tina Turner became one of only three women in the institution’s history to be inducted twice (she was initially inducted in 1991, alongside Ike Turner).

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TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is now playing to standing ovations at Theatre Royal Sydney!

With critics calling it " a rock music spectacular " (Limelight) and " breathtakingly exciting " (ArtsHub), this heart-pumping production is bringing audiences to their feet night after night!

Featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs, including “ Simply the Best ”, “ What’s Love Got to Do with It ” and “ Proud Mary ”, this smash-hit musical is not to be missed.

2hrs 45mins (incl. interval)

4th May, 2023

Theatre Royal Sydney

Recommended Age: 14yrs+ Content warning: This production contains scenes of domestic violence, sexual abuse, firearms, drug use, coarse and racial language, strobe lighting, loud music, theatrical haze, and the simulated smoking of cigarettes.

Accessibility

There are designated accessible bathrooms on Level 5 and 7, whilst our level access and wheelchair user seating is located in the Circle on Level 7. We recommend this seating to all patrons who may struggle with stairs or use mobility aids.

GETTING TO THE VENUE Located at 108 King Street, Sydney beneath 25 Martin Place. The foyer, box office and cloakroom is best accessed via the main doors on 108 King Street.

BY TRAIN: The venue is a three minute walk from Martin Place and St James station, and a ten minute walk from Wynyard and Town Hall stations. The T4 line is the only one that stops at Martin Place and it runs between Bondi Junction and Central station.

BY BUS: Numerous buses stop outside Martin Place station, which is a short walk from the venue, including the 428 which runs between Canterbury station and the CBD, the 392 which runs between Little Bay and Circular Quay and the 170X which runs between Manly and Wynyard.

BY TAXI: Taxis are easily available within the Martin Place locality, with the nearest Secure Taxi Rank located on Pitt Street. This is located at the entry to The Fullerton Hotel and is secured and supervised full-time by attendants and security guards.

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“SIMPLY THE BEST” – Daily Telegraph

“An absolute joy” – The Australian

“A rock music spectacular” – Limelight

★★★★★ “Breathtakingly exciting” – ArtsHub

“A tour de force” – Australian Financial Review

"It's really important to me to have the chance to share my full story. This musical is not about my stardom. It is about the journey I took to get there. Each night I want audiences to take away from the theatre that you can turn poison into medicine." - Tina Turner

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From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. This new stage musical reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race.

One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical first premiered in London at the Aldwych Theatre in April 2018 and opened on Broadway in November 2019. The Australian premiere opened in May 2023 at the iconic Theatre Royal Sydney.

The Queen of Rock n’ Roll provided her stamp of approval. That is to say, Turner was on hand for the musical’s creative evolution and gave the go-ahead for each character’s depiction and even their moves. In fact, Turner herself taught her original onstage counterpart, Adrienne Warren , how to do her signature move, the Pony.

While it would be nearly impossible to include the entire Tina Turner songbook into a single musical (that would be one long show), don’t expect any skimping. There are a massive 21 songs in TINA - The Tina Turner Musical — and yes, they’re the ones you want to hear and maybe even a few you weren’t expecting. Just like Turner herself, this musical is full of surprises.

Did you know that Tina Turner is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for selling more concert tickets than any solo performer in history? She has sold more than 200 million albums and singles worldwide to date, which makes her one of the biggest selling female artists in music history.

The American-born singer and actress chose to give up her American citizenship in 2013 after becoming a citizen of Switzerland.

Audiences should know that they’re in the most-competent jukebox hands with English talented director and producer Phyllida Lloyd , best known for directing one of the most universally beloved jukebox shows of all time, Mamma Mia! and film The Iron Lady starring Meryl Streep .

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical marks the first foray into libretto for award-winning book writer Katori Hall who made history as the first Black woman to win the Olivier Award for Best New Play in 2010 for The Mountaintop.

Presented in association with: Tina Turner

Written By: Katori Hall

Directed By: Phyllida Lloyd

Australian Production: TEG Dainty

Australian Cast Photography: Daniel Boud

Tina Turner: Ruva Ngwenya

Tina Turner (Alternate): Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy

Tina Turner (Cover): Ina Seidou

Ike Turner: Tim Omaji

Zelma Bullock: Ibinabo Jack

Gran Georgeanna (GG): Deni Gordon

Rhonda Graam: Nadia Komazec

Alline Bullock / Ikette: Jayme-Lee Hanekom

Richard Bullock: Augie Tchantcho

Raymond Hill: Rishab Kern

Erwin Bach: Matthew Prime

Roger Davies: Mat Verevis

Phil Spector / Terry Britten: John O’Hara

Martyn Ware / Carpenter: Blake Erickson

Ensemble: Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Nicholas Eaton, Micheal Corey Hassel, Abu Kebe, Jenni Little, David Mairs-McKenzie, Emily Nkomo, Gus Noakes, Kristin Paulse, Tendai Rinomhota, Ilana Richardson, Noel Samuels, Rebecca Selley and Tigist Strode

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‘TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’ Is Coming To Sydney In 2023

By Sosefina Fuamoli

The international smash hit musical documenting Tina Turner’s life and career,  TINA – The Tina Turner Musical , is coming to Sydney for its first Australian season in May 2023. The musical has been a runaway success overseas following its debut in London back in 2018. The musical has since opened in Germany, the Netherlands,  Spain and on Broadway in New York City.

To date, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical has been nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Its arrival in Australia feels inevitable given Turner’s relationship with Australian music fans stretches back decades.

Tina Turner musical heading to Sydney

The official announcement, made by the NSW Minister for Tourism, Stuart Ayres, together with TEG Dainty, Stage Entertainment and Tali Pelman, in association with Tina Turner herself, acknowledged the significance of the musical making its way to Australia.

“Hello Sydney! I am so excited to be announcing that TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will be opening in Sydney next year,” Turner said in a statement.

“Australia has always shared abundant love with me, going back to my early concerts in the late 70s through the uplifting partnership with the National Rugby League. It is very special for me that we will be reunited. The joy, passion and message of resilience in my musical is so important now as ever. Thank you from the bottom my heart for welcoming me with open arms once again.”

TINA producer, Tali Pelman, echoed Turner’s statement, saying, “I know Australia is very close to Tina’s heart, so we are especially excited to announce our opening in Sydney. Our musical is about how Tina became not only the music icon we adore, but the woman who continues to motivate and inspire us today.

“Everything about Tina is unique – her heart, her story and of course her voice – and we can’t wait for Australians to experience her journey and her triumph through our show.”

A waitlist for TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is open now. Fans can register  here . The Australian production of the musical launches in May 2023.

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Opens in Adelaide next week!

Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

With critics calling it “a rock music spectacular” (Limelight) and “breathtakingly exciting” (ArtsHub), this heart-pumping production is bringing audiences to their feet night after night!

Featuring more than 20 of Tina Turner’s iconic songs, including Simply the Best , What’s Love Got to Do with It  and Proud Mary , this smash-hit musical is not to be missed.”

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical  is a true celebration of this exceptional woman, and we continue to celebrate her life, her talent and her joy. Her legacy lives on.

Produced in Australia by TEG Dainty. Originally produced by Stage Entertainment, Joop van den Ende, and Tali Pelman.

Click to join the  TINA – The Tina Turner Musical  mailing list or visit  tinathemusical.com.au.

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