Tina Turner: The Untold Story of the Queen of Rock And Roll Brought to Life on Stage

Born a poor girl in Nutbush, Tennessee, Tina Turner became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll on the international level and in the process did not only defy conventions but also rewrite them. A new musical for the stage reveals the hidden story of the lady who became the pioneer of gender, race and age.

Tina Turner is one of those singers who can be called the most successful in the history of music. She has sold more concert tickets than any other solo artist in history and millions of viewers have enjoyed her concerts. She has also received twelve Grammy Awards. Tina—The Tina Turner Musical has been developed by Olivier Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and is directed by the world’s most successful director Phyllida Lloyd and includes her most popular songs.

Meet the Exceptional Cast and Creative Team Behind Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

In an exceptional manner and with a great deal of ingenuity, the crew and the actors of the Tina—The Tina Turner Musical perform the life of the rock and roll diva. A great cast makes this musical a great representation of Tina Turner’s life and career journey from poverty to stardom. Katori Hall, the Olivier Award-winning playwright who enthralls audiences with her scripts that delve deep into Tina’s life and Phyllida Lloyd, the director who knows how to bring energy and passion into the show are at the helm of the creative process. In conclusion, it can be stated that the creative team of the show Tina – The Tina Turner Musical succeeds in the attempt to honor Tina Turner’s fascinating life and her achievements, as well as her strength.

Karis Anderson Tina Turner

Some of the theatre credits of Karis include Ikette in Tina at Aldwych Theatre, Diana Ross in Motown UK tour, PP Arnold in All Or Nothing at Ambassadors Theatre, Genie of the Lamp in Aladdin for Jordan Productions and many more. Stooshe, a girl group was the platform that helped her when she joined it in January 2011. It took the duo one year to come up with their first single, “Love Me,” which came with the collaboration of American rapper Travie McCoy, and sparked controversy in the UK music market.

The band rose to fame with their hit single ‘Black Heart’ that reached number two position and stayed in the Official UK Charts for more than sixteen weeks. They were awarded “Best British Single” at the Brit Awards held in 2013 where they were joined by other gurus in the industry such as Adele. Stooshe appeared on Top of the Pops and The Jonathan Ross Show, and toured with such superstars as Nicki Minaj and J-Lo. Karis says that she is honored and extremely happy to be able to portray Tina Turner in the Broadway show Tina. Her wonderful partner, parents, and agents at Keddie Scott Associates have always been supportive and loving and she will forever be grateful to them.

Zoe Birkett Tina Turner

Zoe started her singing career in 2002 at the age of sixteen by creating history in ITV’s Pop Idol where she became the first female competitor to win the show. A record deal with Simon Fuller’s 19 Management was hers after her debut video Get Happy went viral. Some of the achievements that put Zoe in the ladder to stardom include her participation in the chart-topping triple-platinum Pop Idol Big Band record and her two sold out stadium tours around the country.

She has performed at Buckingham Palace Concerts, The Queen’s VE Day Celebration and other royal events, The Royal Albert Hall and at other legendary venues. The list of his theatrical credits include The Witches, which is a new play by Roald Dahl at the National Theatre, The Great British Bake Off Musical at the Noel Coward Theatre, Moulin Rouge! at the Piccadilly Theatre where she was able to perform as Arabia and Satine she was awarded the Best Supporting Performer in a Musical in 2023.

She was outstanding as Diva in the original cast of Palace Theatre production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert and was awarded nomination for the Best Actress for her portrayal of Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard Musical. Some of his other roles include Thriller Live at the Lyric Theatre and on tour, What A Feeling at the London Palladium, Hair in the West End and Munich, and Justice in Rock of Ages on it’s UK Tour. Tina Turner acted as Acid Queen in the musical The Who’s Tommy in the Prince Edward Theatre.

Top of the Pops, CD: Zoe has hosted several shows including ITV’s Saturday Night Takeaway with Ant and Dec, and The UK Theatre Awards 2023. Hosting a Las Vegas ballroom performance at The Golden Nugget was an example of many other events that she has been privileged to host. My Favourite is Bathtime is another children book that Zoe also wrote for her daughter apart from stage and film successes.

Mark Anderson Phil Spector

This performer has been able to showcase his or her flexibility in a number of occasions in the list of theatre performances that he or she has done. Some of the notable performances include School of Rock at Gillian Lynne Theatre, George Takei’s Allegiance at Charing Cross Theatre and Bedknobs and Broomsticks on its National tour. Some of the other notable performances include being a part of the Original West End Cast of The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre; The Grinning Man at Trafalgar Studios; The Toxic Avenger both in West End and Southwark Playhouse.

Also, they have been captured on stage in Legally Blonde in the National Tour and Hello, Dolly!. It was performed at Regents Park Open Air Theatre. Some of the reading and workshops that they have taken part include The Green Fairy at the King’s Head and The Circle at the National Theatre Studio. Cool Rider and Honk! – Some of the recorded works include Demo Recordings; they have also worked in the movie The Grinning Man (Magic Leap/The Imaginarium Studios).

Rolan Bell Ike Turner

Rolan initially went through the classical acting school in London’s The Drama Centre and since then he has a lot to show with his nominations for Olivier Awards and the title of the Best Villain. Selecting some of his theatrical credits, it is possible to mention Robert in The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre, West End and Earnest in Shebeen at Nottingham Playhouse. On stage, he has acted in Rapunzel as King Gerald at Park Theatre, Memphis as Delray at Shaftesbury Theatre and they Will Rock You as Britney Spears in the West End and on the world tour.

In Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Rolan has been Ragtime as Coalhouse Walker and A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Flute. In National Theatre he acted the lead role in Fela; this was evident that he was very flexible. He has also acted in Carmen Jones at the Royal Festival Hall, The Harder They Come at various places and The Lion King at Paris. Rolan has acted in Scott & Bailey from BBC, Doctors from BBC and Eastenders from BBC, Pandora from CW, their Girl from BBC and Krypton from Syfy. Some of the films that he has worked in the past include Goodbye Christopher Robin which is under Fox Searchlight Pictures, Morbius which is under Marvel and Columbia Pictures, Pretty Red Dress under BBC Films.

Jonathan Carlton Erwin Bach

This actor has a very long list of appearances and experiences because the actor has attended National Youth Music Theatre and Mountview Academy of the Arts in Theatre. Some of his previous shows are Jason in Ordinary Days at Cockpit Theatre and Prince Charming in Cinderella at The Capitol, Horsham. He has also been involved as Tom in Game Theory at the Lowry and the prince in Snow White at Sunderland Empire.

His performances with the musical Kinky Boots are Playing Charlie Prince on Norwegian Cruises and the other one is Richard Bailey/cover for Charlie in the West End production at the Adelpi Theatre. He has been seen performing in Pippin at Hope Mill Theatre/Southwark Playhouse, The Hired Man at Union Theatre and Dick Whittingon at Stahl Theatre, Oundle among others. The Voice In A Million Arena Tour was useful in a way in presenting him as an individual artist and proved that he can perform in any form of music.

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical: A Triumphant Celebration of a Rock and Roll Legend

One of the most legendary musicians of all time has her life and work powerfully commemorated in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Tina Turner’s life story from the small town of Nutbush, Tennessee to her being a queen of rock ‘n’ roll is depicted on the stage by the brilliant cast and magnificent choreography. The great cast, such as Karis Anderson and Zoe Birkett, manage to embody Tina and her liveliness and deliver the scenes with passion and energy, which is very inspiring.

This musical is a tribute to Tina Turner’s unmatched musical abilities and her courage and tenacity and this is achieved with the assistance of a brilliant creative team that features Olivier Award winning playwright Katori Hall and award-winning director Phyllida Lloyd. The Tina Turner Musical with the cast of talented and versatile actors who depicted all the significant characters of Tina Turner’s life, starting from Ike Turner and ending with Erwin Bach, is an inspiring tribute to the true rock ‘n’ roll legend.

Tina Turner has had quite an amazing life and soon you will be able to see it on stage, do not miss the opportunity. Do not be left behind from this musical homage of the life, music, and legacy of the rock and roll queen of the world. Come and be part of a spectacular night of high powered performances and evergreen hits!