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The playwright responsible for the book of TINA–The Tina Turner Musical shares her memory of the queen of rock n’ roll.

STORY BY KATORI HALL
That voice—cured in southern soil fertilized by the blood of a people well acquainted with the wails of loss. That story—a whisper turned into a roar. That hair—always one of one. And them legs, oh them legs, so long they could run their way into tomorrow. There is the musical genius we call the Queen of Rock and Roll Tina Turner, and there is the little Black girl born Anna Mae Bullock. I count myself blessed to have danced with both.
“You must be pregnant.” I don’t know if that was Tina Turner or Anna Mae talking to me. Methinks it was the latter, as I felt totally at home chatting with this sister-girl from the South. No subject matter was off limits during our interview-turned-kiki at her home in Switzerland. As a book-writer I had been tasked with the impossible—to help retell her triumphant comeback story in musical theater form while weaving in over 20 iconic songs. You see, five hours in, nausea was rising with the setting of the sun, but I promptly waved away the pregnancy possibility as jetlag and pressed on as we talked about it all. The music. The pain. The questions left unanswered. The prayers, too.
It was her candidness and fierce transparency that allowed us to work together with such ease. The countless hours I spent talking to her reshaped TINA–The Tina Turner Musical into an emotional juggernaut of tears and triumph. There is something magical when our heroes are as relatable as they are untouchable, as human as they are immortal.
I was able to let Tina know a few weeks later that she was, indeed, right. “I knew it!” She was truly connected to the stars, a woman ahead of her time, a woman always walking towards a North Star led by the compass of her own intuition.
It was this ability to listen to the God inside herself that helped Tina pave the way for her own tomorrow and for every Black female artist who has walked behind her. We all know the story. After a turbulent 16-year-long abusive marriage, Tina left with only pennies to her name. Forced to start over, she cobbled together her next chapter, working as a maid while singing quite literally for her life. Buoyed by her Buddhist spirituality, this survivor remade herself from her own cloth, taking a chance to experiment with a new sound—a new Tina.
Despite being called the foulest of slurs by dismissive record executives, Tina slayed the dragons of sexism, racism and ageism, reclaiming the white male-dominated industry of rock and roll for her ancestors. Adam Levine should change “the moves like Jagger” to “the moves like Tina,” as her rapturous stage performances set the template for performers across the world. But none have danced so fearlessly with death in both life and performance. Just watch a 70-year-old Tina during her 50th anniversary concert in The Netherlands sprinting (in heels!) across a steel platform with no harness stories above an adoring crowd. Living in your truth requires a bravery most of us have never known, and Tina showed so many women they had a right to life, a right to freedom and a right to love. Her willingness to share her story from memoir to movie to theatrical form has freed so many of us survivors.
Her global impact will be felt for generations. Upon her passing, that distinct rasp roared out of speakers from Uganda to Australia. The flowers poured in from everywhere, from former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to Mick Jagger, himself. “If you’re a fan of mine, you’re a fan of Tina Turner,” Beyoncé said to her own adoring crowd of tens of thousands during her Renaissance World Tour. With her music and with her story, Tina paved the way for so many women—from global superstars to survivors and everyone in between.
The last time I spoke to Tina was in 2022. She and her beloved husband, Erwin Bach, called having heard that I had added yet another baby into my life’s rotation. “Congratulations! A baby girl?” she squealed with delight from across the ocean that divided us but couldn’t keep these two Tennessee girls apart. I will always remember this living legend, this icon, this North Star, for her commitment to always taking time to celebrate life.
May we remember her life, so that we can see those legs made of stardust and triumph, dancing amongst the heavens.
For extended cuts of this interview and others, head over to Broadway.com.

Do you know where the hit musical’s story began?

STORY BY RUTHIE FIERBERG
The acclaimed musical Chicago takes place amid the effervescence and wild abandon of the Roaring Twenties, a period of Prohibition, jazz and flapper culture. Inspired by actual murders in the city of Chicago, Chicago The Musical zooms in on crime, celebrity, sexuality and fame. The legendary Bob Fosse, Fred Ebb and John Kander collaborated to create the musical, based on the play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins.
In 1924, Watkins worked as a writer for the Chicago Tribune, assigned to cover court cases. Later, while attending the Yale Drama School, Watkins wrote the script for Chicago. Originally titled Brave Little Woman, the story was influenced by two real-life murderers, Belva Gaertner and Beulah Annan. Gaertner had killed her husband; Annan had killed Harry Kalstedt, her co-worker with whom she was having an extramarital affair.
For her fictionalized version, Watkins created the characters Velma Kelly based on Gaertner and Roxie Hart based on Annan. George Abbott directed the play version, titled Chicago, and debuted it on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Dec. 30, 1926, where it ran for 172 performances.


Decades later, Fosse — along with Kander and Ebb — musicalized the material as a satire about celebrity criminals. The original production of Chicago The Musical opened at the 46th Street Theatre on June 3, 1975. Gwen Verdon (at the time at four-time Tony Award winner) bowed as Roxie Hart, and Chita Rivera (then a one-time Tony nominee) played Velma Kelly. The musical ran 936 performances, through Aug. 27, 1977.
Nearly two decades later, a concert version of Chicago was presented at New York City Center. Producers Fran and Barry Weissler, enamored with the minimalist take on the musical, decided to transfer the production to Broadway. On Nov. 14, 1996, the revival opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (previously known as the 46th Street Theatre, where the original Chicago debuted).
Famed performer Ann Reinking, who had replaced Roxie in the 1975 production, originated the role for the revival alongside Bebe Neuwirth as Velma. The revival won six Tony Awards and holds the record for the longest-running musical revival on Broadway. No longer at the Richard Rodgers, Chicago currently plays Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre.
In 2002, Rob Marshall directed a film adaptation of the musical, which starred Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma and Renée Zellweger as Roxie. The movie won six Academy Awards, including one for Zeta-Jones and Best Picture.
In whatever form Chicago is seen, the themes of jazz, obsession with true crime, celebrity crime and commentary on fame remain relevant as ever.
Chicago takes center stage May 1–2 at the Majestic Theatre as part of the North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio series. For more in-depth interviews, up-to-date news and show reviews on Broadway, visit BroadwayNews.com.



Tina Turner DARILYN BURTLEY
Ike Turner, Ronnie Turner MONTY KANE
Zelma Bullock .................................................................................................KATRINA MAYDDIT
Tina Turner at certain performances INDIA SHELBI BOONE
Gran Georgeanna ......................................................................................................... EVA RUWÉ
Phil Spector KYLE CHANNELL
Raymond Earl King, Craig Turner LAMAR BURNS
Ikettes ........................................................................... BROOKE ANEECE, TIYANNA GENTRY, CHELSEA NICOLE GREEN, JORDAN ESTELLA HANKERSON
Roger Davies................................................................................................... HANS JOSÉ MUEH
Richard Bullock KEEMAR ROBERT DAVIS
Erwin Bach ................................................................................................. COLLIN KILFEATHER
John Carpenter LEE THOMAS CORTOPASSI
Young Anna-Mae Bullock, Young Craig Turner, Young Alline CLAIRE DAVY, AUSET JONES
Alline.................................................................................................................. BROOKE ANEECE
Rhonda Graam, Toni Basil ELENI KUTAY
Ensemble ............. ELENI KUTAY, BROOKE ANEECE, BROOKE BAILEY, LAMAR BURNS, KYLE CHANNELL, LEE THOMAS CORTOPASSI, KEEMAR ROBERT DAVIS, CLAIRE DAVY, TIYANNA GENTRY, CHELSEA NICOLE GREEN, JORDAN ESTELLA HANKERSON, AUSET JONES, COLLIN KILFEATHER, DANEZION EZEKIEL MILLS, HANS JOSÉ MUEH, JADYN ROMÈ
For Tina—BROOKE BAILEY, TIYANNA GENTRY; for Ike—MELEEKE CHRISTOPHER, DANEZION EZEKIEL MILLS, RICHARD YARRELL III; for Zelma—KIANNA KELLY-FUTCH, JADYN ROMÈ; for Gran Georgeanna—JADYN ROMÈ; for Raymond– MELEEKE CHRISTOPHER, RICHARD YARRELL III; for Richard– MELEEKE CHRISTOPHER, RICHARD YARRELL III; for Young Anna Mae—JORDAN ESTELLA HANKERSON; for Young Alline—TIFFANY BECKFORD, JORDAN ESTELLA HANKERSON, MORGAN LEWIS; for Rhonda—TIFFANY BECKFORD, MORGAN LEWIS.
Dance Captain: MORGAN LEWIS
Assistant Dance Captains: JONATHAN HELLER, KIANNA KELLY-FUTCH
Fight Captain: NED WAY
TIFFANY BECKFORD, MELEEKE CHRISTOPHER, JONATHAN HELLER, KIANNA KELLY-FUTCH, MORGAN LEWIS, NED WAY, RICHARD YARRELL III

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“Etherland—Sound of Mystic Law”............................................. Tina, Gran Georgeanna “Nutbush City Limits” .......................................... Richard, Young Anna-Mae, Ensemble “Don’t Turn Around” .................................................. Tina, Gran Georgeanna, Ensemble “Shake a Tailfeather” Alline, Girlfriends, Tina, Ensemble “Rocket 88/Matchbox” Ike “She Made My Blood Run Cold” Ike, Tina, Ensemble “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine” Zelma, Ike, Alline, Tina, Ikettes “A Fool in Love” Tina, Ikettes “Let’s Stay Together” Raymond, Tina “Better Be Good to Me” Tina, Ensemble “I Want to Take You Higher” Tina, Ikettes “River Deep—Mountain High” ...................................................................... Tina, Ensemble “Be Tender With Me Baby” .................................................................... Ike, Tina, Ensemble “Proud Mary”............................................................................... Tina, Ike, Ikettes, Ensemble “I Don’t Wanna Fight No More” ................................................................... Tina, Ensemble
“Private Dancer” Tina “Disco Inferno” Tina, Ensemble “Open Arms” Rhonda, Tina, Craig, Ronnie, Ensemble “I Can’t Stand the Rain” Tina, Ike, Ensemble “Tonight” Young Anna-Mae, Gran Georgeanna, Tina, Roger “What’s Love Got to Do With It” Tina, Ensemble “Don’t Turn Around” (reprise) Zelma, Tina “We Don’t Need Another Hero” Tina, Young Anna-Mae, Ensemble “(Simply) The Best” Tina, Ensemble
THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.
Music Director/Keys 2: DANIEL MOLLETT
Associate Music Director/Keys 1: TIMOTHY DANIEL BOAZ
Guitar 1—LEONID MOROZOV
Guitar 2—JASON FULLMER
Bass—ELLIOTT “KIRK” KUYKENDALL
Drums—TOVAH LOVELY
Music Coordinator: Talitha Fehr
Music Technology: Phij Adams
Additional Music Programming: Stuart Andrews
Synthesizer Tech: Matthew J. Pool

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DARILYN BURTLEY (Tina Turner). She/her. Chicago-born actor and vocalist. Credits include Lyric Opera of Chicago, Drury Lane, Chicago Shakespeare, Porchlight Music Theatre, and TV (“Chicago P.D.,” “The Chi”). She makes her national tour debut as Tina Turner with grace, grit, and gratitude. Thanks to her agents, loved ones, the Sun that keeps her shining, and her co-star, Fantine Rizzo (the Cat).
MONTY KANE (Ike Turner/Ronnie Turner) was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts at Cardinal Stritch University. Since then, he’s appeared in various stage productions, and TV shows in Chicago, IL. Monty thanks everyone involved for this opportunity to be a part of such an important production; and a special thanks to YOU all showing support!
KATRINA MAYDDIT (Zelma Bullock) is overjoyed to make her Broadway tour debut with TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, a dream realized after work in regional theatres across the Southeast. Endless love to her children, Madison and James, and family.
INDIA SHELBI BOONE (Tina Turner at certain performances) returns to TINA - The Tina Turner Musical. A Baltimore native and University of the Arts (BFA, Musical Theater) graduate, her credits include TINA, The Book of Mormon, and Rent. She thanks God, her family, HKA, and the creative team.
EVA RUWÉ (Gran Georgeanna) is thrilled to make her Broadway tour debut! Hailing from Chicago, a dynamic comedian, and Billboard Top Ten recording artist, with a remarkable five-octave vocal range. Her stage credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Gospel at Colonus at Court Theatre and Getty Museum in LA. She gives heartfelt thanks to her children for their support.
ELENI KUTAY (Rhonda Graam/Toni Basil). Broadway national tour debut! Off-Broadway: I Hate Hamlet (Rattlestick Theatre) Regional: Company (Amy; Barclay Theatre), Ragtime (Moonlight Amphitheatre), Nickelmines (ACT of CT), Mamma Mia! (Laguna Playhouse). UC Irvine BFA. Thank you to the TINA team, FSE, Murnane Casting, and especially my friends and family, who are always there for me with open arms. @eleni_kutay17
BROOKE ANEECE (Ikette, Alline). National tour debut! Regional: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Cape Playhouse), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical & SIX (NCL), The Color Purple, Rent, and Something Rotten! For my family and thanks to my team. Let’s roll!! @brookeaneece
BROOKE BAILEY (Ensemble, u/s Tina Turner) is excited to be making her Broadway tour debut! This is a dream come true after many years of show choir and theater performances. She is forever grateful to her mentors and family for their unwavering support and the TINA team for their belief in her.
TIFFANY BECKFORD (Swing, u/s Ikettes, Alline, Young Alline, Rhonda) is elated to be rollin’ across the country with TINA! National tours: Ain’t Too Proud, American Girl Live! In Concert. Regional: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, The Prom. Love always to my support system! tiffanybeckford.com, @tiffanybeckford_
LAMAR BURNS (Raymond Earl King/ Craig Turner, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut in TINA – The Tina Turner Musical! Lamar holds a B.M. in Music from the University of Central Oklahoma. He has endless gratitude to his family, mentors, and everyone who believed in him.
KYLE CHANNELL (Phil Spector, Ensemble, u/s John Carpenter). National tour debut! Columbus, Ohio, native, Wright State graduate. Regional: Forever Plaid (MTC), My Fair Lady (IST & SBDT), Jersey Boys (SBDT), Mystic Pizza (Tent Theater), Into the Woods (TheatreLab Dayton). Venardos Circus - Ringmaster. Thanks to Resolute, Rebel Creative. @ kyle.channell
MELEEKE CHRISTOPHER (Swing, u/s Ike, Richard, Fred, Raymond). Birmingham native with talent, charisma and stage presence that has always been undeniable. Meleeke is so thrilled to be making his Broadway national tour debut!! He thanks his family and all of the people that have helped along the way.
LEE THOMAS CORTOPASSI (John Carpenter, Ensemble) has worked Off-Broadway and extensively at Quintessence Theatre where he’s served as Creative Director for seven years. Most recently: Puck in A Midsummer Night’s
Dream, Barrymore Nomination for Best Leading Actor. Lee’s short film, Dummy, premiered in Europe last Fall and won multiple awards in Italy.
KEEMAR ROBERT DAVIS (Richard Bullock, Ensemble) is incredibly blessed and overjoyed to return to TINA - The Tina Turner Musical! Telling Tina’s powerful story has been an honor, and he’s grateful to continue sharing her legacy with audiences nationwide. Follow his journey @KeemarDavis on all social platforms.
CLAIRE DAVY (Young Anna-Mae Bullock, Young Craig Turner, Young Alline) is thrilled to make her Broadway national tour debut! Regional credits include Millions (Alliance Theater). Favorite roles include Matilda, Annie and Winnie Foster. Special thanks to mom, family, friends and Bercy Talent. @clairedavyofficial
TIYANNA GENTRY (Ikette, u/s Tina Turner) is ecstatic to be back out on the road! Tour Credits: R.E.S.P.E.C.T on tour! Regional credits: Frozen, The Full Monty, & Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Paramount Theatre). Always Something There.. The world premiere as Scarlet, Beehive, and Beautiful (Marriott Theatre). Rock of Ages as Justice, & Boeing Boeing as Gloria (Hope Rep). TV: “The Chi.” She is happily repped by DDO Artists Chicago! - Spread Love <3
CHELSEA NICOLE GREEN (Ikette). UMBC graduate. Recently: TINA–The Tina Turner Musical (Swing, Dance Captain). Off-Broadway: Bill T. Jones’ Watch Night (Echo Chamber), The Club Act (Jack Cole Dancer). Regional: Grease (Jan, Fireside Theatre). Disney Cruise Line: Wishes, Aladdin, Believe, Frozen (MainStage, Dance Captain). Film: “Mean Girls.” Dance: ClancyWorks. @leaptotherhythm
JORDAN ESTELLA HANKERSON (Ikette, u/s Young Anna Mae, Young Alline, Young Craig) is ecstatic to make her national tour debut! A North Carolina native and NC A&T BFA Professional Theatre graduate. Credits: The Wiz (Dorothy), Footloose (Wendy Jo), The Color Purple (Young Nettie). Grateful for her community’s unwavering support. Proverbs 31:25. @jo.hankerson
JONATHAN HELLER (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain, u/s Roger, Erwin, John, Phil). Tour: CATS. Regional: Chicago (Fred Casely), Cinderella (Prince Christopher), Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby). Lotte Lenya Competition Finalist. B.M. Eastman School of Music, M.M. NYU
Steinhardt. Love to his family, Murnane Casting, & Team TINA! For Ted. @jonathanhellerj / jonathanheller.me
AUSET JONES (Young Anna-Mae Bullock, Young Craig Turner, Young Alline) is thrilled to make her touring debut in TINA – The Tina Turner Musical! She trains at AGI and is represented by the Alexander White Agency. Grateful to her coaches, family, and friends for their love and support.
KIANNA KELLY-FUTCH (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain, u/s Zelma, Ikettes, Alline). National tour debut! Washington, DC native. Manhattan School of Music, B.M. Musical Theatre. Credits - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Pioneer Theatre and Asolo Repertory Theatre), Bye Bye Birdie and A Bronx Tale (Argyle Theatre). Jeremiah 29:11. IG: @kiannakellyfutch.
COLLIN KILFEATHER (Erwin Bach, Ensemble) is a graduate of CAP21 at Molloy University. He’s thrilled to join this team for the second year of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical. Collin is grateful for everyone who has helped him along the way, especially family and friends.
MORGAN LEWIS (Swing, Dance Captain, u/s Ikettes, Young Alline, Rhonda). She/her. Morgan is excited to return to TINA as Dance Captain/Swing after her national tour debut last year as Ikette #1. Credits: Syracuse Stage, The Lex, Alabama Shakes. All love to Mom, Dad, and Miles! Bleed Orange! IG: @morgmlew
DANEZION EZEKIEL MILLS (Fred, Ensemble, u/s Ike) is excited for his professional musical debut. Credits: TV/ Film: Bouncer in “S.W.A.T,” Undercover Agent in “Sugar,” Hunter in Witch Hunter; Commercials: Madden 24, Celcius, Filtrate, Amazon, Cricket; Stage: Robert Smalls in Trouble the Water, Theseus Midsummer.
HANS JOSÉ MUEH (Roger Davies, Ensemble) is delighted to join his second pop diva national tour with TINA right after The Cher Show and to bring his sweet Australian accent to the masses! Love to mom, dad, Henri, and his marvelous friends and family! @the_daily_muehs
JADYN ROMÈ (Ensemble, u/s Zelma Bullock & Gran Georgeanna) is thrilled to be reprising her role in TINA! Regional: Little Shop of Horrors. TV: “American Idol.” AMDA alum. Jadyn thanks her agency Bramante Artists & management Dream Talent, her Mom, family & friends for their endless love and support! @jadynrlynah

NED WAY (Swing, Fight Captain, u/s Roger, Erwin, John, Phil). National tour debut! NYC: Swing in The Office! A Musical Parody. Regional: Curly in Oklahoma, Waitress, and u/s Nick Massi in Jersey Boys. He thanks his Mom, Dad, other parental figures, and his sisters for always supporting him. @nedwardway
RICHARD YARRELL III (Swing, u/s Ike Turner, Richard, Raymond, Fred, Craig, Ronnie) is an Actor, Singer and Dancer who studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, as well as The Mama Foundation for the Performing Arts in Harlem, New York. Making his TINA - The Tina Turner Musical National Tour return, he’s excited to be “Rolling On The River,” once more!!! IG: Richard_Yarrell_iii
TINA TURNER. With a career that has spanned more than half a century, the legendary rock performer Tina Turner was one of the world’s bestselling artists of all time. She first rose to fame in the 1960s partnering with her thenhusband Ike Turner, achieving great acclaim for their live performances and catalogue of hits. Later, Turner enjoyed an international solo career with her 1984 album Private Dancer, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards including three Grammys. She went on to deliver more chart-topping albums and hits, receiving a further eight Grammy Awards and reportedly selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in history. The revered singer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 and again as a solo artist in 2021. She continues to be voted as one of the most successful female rock ‘n’ roll artists of all time.
TINA TURNER/ERWIN BACH (Executive Producers). Tina Turner is recognized as one of the most influential artists of the 21st century. With a career spanning five decades, Tina won 12 Grammys and sold more than 200 million albums worldwide. Erwin Bach, a record executive for over 30 years, produced music with the 21st century’s most prolific artists. Director/ chairman for EMI in Germany and Switzerland, Erwin worked with musicians such as Paul McCartney, Queen, Lenny Kravitz, Radiohead and Tina Turner. Tina and Erwin married in 2013.
KATORI HALL (Book). Memphis native Katori Hall is a Pulitzer Prize and Olivier Award-winning playwright. Her works include The Mountaintop, Hurt Village, Our Lady of Kibeho and The Hot Wing
King, which premiered in spring 2020 at Signature Theatre, rounding out her three-play residency. She is also the creator and EP of the hit TV drama “P-VALLEY,” which will return in 2022. Hall is a proud member of the Ron Brown Scholar Program and the Coca-Cola Scholar Program.
FRANK KETELAAR AND KEES PRINS (Book). Playwrights Ketelaar and Prins have enjoyed award-winning success such as the smash hit bio-musical Hij Gelooft in Mij, which ran for three years in Amsterdam. They also collaborated on the Prix Europa and International Emmy Award-winning feature film De Uitverkorene.
PHYLLIDA LLOYD (Director). Donmar all-female Shakespeare trilogy (London and St. Ann’s Warehouse), The Taming of the Shrew (The Public Theater at the Delacorte), Mary Stuart (Donmar Warehouse, Apollo and Broadway; Tony nomination), Josephine and I (Bush Theatre/Joe’s Pub). Mamma Mia! (London, Broadway, worldwide), The Ancient Mariner (BAM). Film: Mamma Mia! (Universal), The Iron Lady (Pathe/ DJ Films), Gloriana A Film (Illuminations, International Emmy), Herself (Element Pictures). Opera: in London, Paris, Copenhagen, Tokyo, Barcelona, Toronto.
ANTHONY VAN LAAST (Choreographer). TINA (worldwide; Tony nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award), Mamma Mia! (worldwide; Dora Mavor Moore Award), Sister Act (worldwide, Olivier nomination), Side Show (Broadway), Bombay Dreams (Tony nomination, Drama Desk nomination), Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s Song and Dance (Green Room Award). Concerts: Cher, Kate Bush, Sarah Brightman. Films: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia!; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Awarded the CBE by the Queen for services to dance.
SHARIKA NILES (Associate Director) is thrilled to be making her Associate Directing debut. Broadway Stage Manager: TINA, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Color Purple, Finding Neverland, Motown, Pippin. ‘Bringing forth the Power to change poison into medicine.’
JANET ROTHERMEL (Associate Choreographer). Broadway: Mamma Mia!, Sister Act, Side Show, Joseph…Dreamcoat. TV: “Dancing With the Stars,” Tony Awards, Miss USA/Universe. Film: Beauty and the Beast (2017), Mamma Mia! (2008).
ALVIN HOUGH, JR. (Tour Music Supervision). Broadway: Once On This Island, The Color Purple, Motown, Scandalous. National tours: Memphis, Dreamgirls. Off-Broadway: Working, Hercules, Big River. TV/film: “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Pose,” “tick, tick,…BOOM!,” “Vivo.” Originally from D.C., Alvin also has two degrees in meteorology from Harvard and Georgia Tech. He sends love to his wife, Rebecca, and their children, Samuel and Camille. alvinhoughjr.com
MARK THOMPSON (Set & Costume Design). Awards/nominations: two Critics Circle Awards, five Olivier Awards and seven Tony Award nominations. Theatre in NYC: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; The Taming of the Shrew; Mamma Mia!; A Raisin in the Sun (set only); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; God of Carnage; Life (x) 3; Bombay Dreams; Art; Follies (set only); La Bête; One Man, Two Guvnors; The Blue Room; Arcadia. Met Opera: The Queen of Spades, Macbeth
BRUNO POET (Lighting Design) is an Olivier and Knight of Illumination award-winning lighting designer working throughout the world in theatre, opera, live music, dance and events. Notable productions include Bjork’s Cornucopia (The Shed), Akhnaten (Met Opera), Miss Saigon (Broadway and U.S. tour), Sigur Rós (Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden), Other Stories (City Ballet), Apollo 11 (U.S. tour).
NEVIN STEINBERG (Sound Design). Broadway: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical (Tony nomination), Hadestown (Tony Award), Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, The Cher Show, Bandstand, Bright Star, It Shoulda Been You, Mothers and Sons, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Tony nomination), The Performers, Magic/Bird Over 30 Broadway productions with Acme Sound Partners and five additional Tony nominations: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Fences, Hair, In the Heights
JEFF SUGG (Projection Design) is an award-winning and Tony-nominated designer with over 20 years in the performing arts. His work ranges from experimental to classical to Broadway. Credits include Broadway: All My Sons, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweat, Bring It On: The Musical, 33 Variations. West End: TINA—The Tina Turner Musical. Music: Fire in My Mouth (NY Philharmonic), Anthracite Fields (Julia Wolfe’s Pulitzer
Prize-winning piece), Prince’s final appearance on “SNL.”
CAMPBELL YOUNG ASSOCIATES (Hair, Wigs & Makeup Design). Broadway: To Kill a Mockingbird; Carousel; Hello, Dolly!; Groundhog Day; Head Over Heels. West End/Broadway: Company, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical (DD Award for Outstanding Wig & Hair Design), A Christmas Carol, The Ferryman, Jerusalem, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, Ghost, Billy Elliot. West End: Back to the Future, Cinderella, Anything Goes, Leopoldstadt. TV: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Downton Abbey.”
MURNANE CASTING (Casting) is a firstclass office in New York City specializing in casting theatre, film, and television projects nationwide. We focus on developing new works and collaborating with emerging creators. Our mission is to curate exceptional ensembles of artists in a relaxed and imaginative casting environment. Learn more at MurnaneCasting.com.
NICHOLAS SKILBECK (Original Musical Supervision, Arrangements, and Additional Music). Recent work includes TINA—The Tina Turner Musical (London, Hamburg). Olivier-nominated for his work on Follies West End Olivier Award-winning productions: Follies, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Hairspray and Billy Elliot. Other credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (West End, Broadway) and musical director for Kate Bush: Before the Dawn at the Hammersmith Apollo. Compositions: Quand la Guerre Sera Finie. Books: The Singing and Acting Handbook – Games and Exercises for the Performer
ETHAN POPP (Orchestrations). 2014 Grammy Award Nomination (Motown the Musial), 2013 and 2021 Tony Award Nominations (Motown the Musical and TINA—The Tina Turner Musical), 2022 Olivier Award Nomination (Back to the Future). Theatre: Back to the Future, Mrs. Doubtfire, School of Rock, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Motown the Musical, Rock of Ages, Tarzan, We Will Rock You, Disney’s Aida, and many more. Television: “Last Week Tonight,” “Smash,” others. Film: Bohemian Rhapsody, The Greatest Showman. Love to Vanessa and Aldrin! ethanpopp.com
SHANE FFRENCH (Associate Music Supervisor). Born in Wexford, Ireland, studied at the Cork School of Music. In Ireland was the music director at Cork opera house and worked in TV “The Voice,” “The Late Late Show.” Since
coming to the U.S., Shane has worked on a number of touring shows: Cats, The Color Purple, Kinky Boots, Pretty Woman Instagram @ffrenchshane.
RACHEL SABO-HEDGES (Assistant Director). She/they. Rachel Sabo-Hedges is New York-based director, assistant director and Artistic Director of ColLab NYC, an immersive producing space supporting new voices and emerging artists. She is thrilled to join TINA – The Tina Turner Musical and thanks the entire company for their warmth, artistry, and spirit. @rachelksabohedges
JAY ROBERTS-MILLER (Assistant Choreographer) is so excited to be back with TINA – The Tina Turner Musical after serving as Swing/Dance Captain for year one of the first national tour. Endless thanks to Janet, Andi, and the rest of my family and friends. @jacobtwolastnames jayrobertsmiller.com
TALITHA FEHR (Music Coordinator) has worked on over 75 national and international productions and tours since 2005. Highlights include: Sister Act, Mamma Mia!, School of Rock, Come Fly Away, Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert as well as the 2010 Olympic Ceremonies in Vancouver. She dedicates her work on TINA to the memory of her mentor, Sam Lutfiyya.
DANIEL MOLLETT (Music Director) is making his tour debut as a music director. Previously he worked six seasons at Tuacahn Center for the Arts as music director/pianist on shows like Anastasia, the regional premier of Frozen, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with David Archuleta.
GLORIA BONTRAGER-THOMAS (Production Stage Manager). She/her. Gloria is a stage manager from St. Louis, MO. National Tours: COME FROM AWAY, Regional: Romeo and Juliet, Notre Dame Shakespeare, Death of a Salesman, The Light, Skeleton Crew, EUBIE!, St. Louis Black Repertory Company.
BRUNO DIAZ MIRANDA (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be making his national touring debut in Nutbush with TINA – The Tina Turner Musical. Previous credits in Regional Theatre and Opera. He is grateful for his past and present mentors.
BRIAN CEDRIC JONES (Company Manager). SUFFS, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Tootsie. “At every moment, we always have a choice, even if it feels as if we don’t. Sometimes that choice may sim-
ply be to think a more positive thought.” — Tina Turner, Happiness Becomes You. Love to Xroads and my family!
BRITTANY G. (Associate Company Manager) is a proud Atlanta, GA native. She began touring her senior year of high school and has since worked on productions including the national tour of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical and Nick Cannon’s Future Superstar Tour, among others. Brittany is a passionate supporter of music and the arts and is proud to be part of this tour.
HEATHER CHOCKLEY (Production Manager) joined the CXL team after having toured, both nationally and internationally, for 15 years. After that lifetime on the road, she finds she likes not living out of a suitcase the whole time. Now based in the DC metro area, she also does a bit of political event work, and shares the crew member recruiting responsibilities at CXL.
DEANA MARIE KIRSCH (General Manager) is a seasoned entertainment industry professional with over 20 years of experience, managing top productions including Criss Angel Mindfreak, Jersey Boys, Magic Mike Live, Annie, and many more. ‘I stayed the course… because I believed in something inside of me.’
THE BOOKING GROUP (Tour Booking Agency) has represented 28 Tony Award®-winning Best Musicals and Plays. Current tours include The Book of Mormon, Boop!, Buena Vista Social Club, Chicago, Funny Girl, Hadestown, Hamilton, Harry Potter & the Cursed Child, Just In Time, Mamma Mia!, Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!, MJ The Musical, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Notebook, Oh Mary!, Operation Mincemeat, Parade, Real Woman Have Curves, Six, Some Like It Hot, Suffs, Tina-The Tina Turner Musical, Waitress and The Wiz.
BOND THEATRICAL (Marketing & Publicity Direction) is an independently-owned theatrical booking, marketing and publicity company representing award-winning Broadway shows and live entertainment properties. BOND connects artists and audiences by forming strategic, authentic and profitable partnerships between producers and presenters across North America. For a complete list of current projects, please visit BondTheatrical.com
NEUROSPORT (Physical Therapist). Amanda Roithmayr PT. Leaders in performing arts and entertainment medicine.


We are honored and grateful to work with this amazing production of TINA—The Tina Turner Musical.
JAYNA NEAGLE (Executive Producer) left her job at The Wall Street Journal Online in 2004 to study theater at Columbia University, where she transitioned her love of creating things with people from news to theater. Since then, she has produced shows for CXL, Running Subway, Cirque du Soleil, and BASE Entertainment.
CROSSROADS LIVE (Producer & Tour Management) brings together some of the world’s top producers of live entertainment, now all under one banner. With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., Sydney, and Melbourne—our global platform ensures the best-loved titles from Broadway and the West End can be embraced by audiences around the world. Crossroads Live North America, under the leadership of Angela Rowles, is an innovative, full-service theatrical production company delivering the Broadway experience to audiences in North America and beyond. Our 2025-2026 Season: Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; Elf The Musical, Kinky Boots; The Phantom of the Opera (Asia); TINA–The Tina Turner Musical.
STAFF FOR TINA—THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
For Crossroads Live North America
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Jayna Neagle
GENERAL MANAGER
Deana Marie Kirsch
Associate General Manager Emily Miu
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Heather Chockley
Associate Production Manager Drew Neitzey
COMPANY MANAGER
Brian Cedric Jones
Associate Company Manager
Brittany G.
TOUR MARKETING & PUBLICITY
BOND THEATRICAL bondtheatrical.com
Temah Higgins Mollie Mann DJ Martin
Marc Viscardi Wendy Roberts
Jenny Bates
Linda Stewart Scotland Newton
TOUR DIRECTION
THE BOOKING GROUP
Meredith Blair
Brian Brooks and Rich Rundle www.thebookinggroup.com
CASTING
MURNANE CASTING
Chad Eric Murnane, CSA
Amber Snead, CSA
Nathanial Riccio
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
Gloria Bontrager-Thomas
Assistant Stage Manager.............. Bruno Diaz Miranda
Dance Captain ...................................... Morgan Lewis
Assistant Dance Captains.................. Jonathan Heller, Kianna Kelly-Futch
Fight Captain Ned Way
Associate Music Supervisor Shane Ffrench
Assistant Director Rachel Sabo-Hedges
Assistant Choreographer Jay Roberts Miller
Associate Scenic Designer Brian Webb
Production Carpenter Wendy Joy Beckwith
Associate Lighting Designer John Viesta
Moving Light Programmer Josh Selander
Production Electrician Rob Virzera
Associate Sound Designer Jaechelle Johnson
Production Audio Kevin Thurber
Associate Projection Designer Simon Harding
Video Programmer ..................................... Dan Scully
Video Animator .................................... Brittany Bland
Production Video ........ Jordan Brown, Asher Robinson
Costume Coordinator ........................... Kaitlyn Barrett
Hair and Makeup Coordinator ...................... Liz Printz
Synthesizer Tech................................ Matthew J. Pool
Production Assistants Amani Meliyah, Taylor Jackson
HEAD CARPENTER
Hunter White
Flyman Cooper Hicks
Head Props Kyle Dill
Assistant Props Crosby Wood
Head Electrician Cory Sadler
Assistant Electricians Sally Garner, Luis Rosas
Head Audio Julia Moriarty
Assistant Audio Walker Smith
Wardrobe Supervisor Cassidy Berglund
Assistant Wardrobe Lucy Antonio
Hair and Makeup ........................... Danielle Singletary
Assistant Hair & Make Up .......................Kellen Eason
Crew Swing .................................... Darniece Brandon
Child Services .................................. In Site Education
Child Manager .......................... Courtney Sue Mulford
Physical Therapy Company NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Amanda Roithmayr
Travel/Housing Road Rebel Global Payroll Services Paychex
Insurance EPIC Insurance Brokers
Visa Consultants Wiskoff Law/Carly Wiskoff
Social Media Think Tank/Randy Blevins, Courtney Hayden
Merchandise Provider Creative Goods
Merchandise Manager Dee Jones
Crossroads Live North America
Chief Executive Officer Angela Rowles
Executive Producer Jayna Neagle
Executive Producer ...................................... Kori Prior
Vice President of People Operations ... Charisse Fontes
Vice President of Finance......................... Brian Jacob
Vice President of Marketing ........ Michael Yuen-Killick
Senior General Manager ...................... Andrew Terlizzi
Director of Production Heather Chockley
Director of Booking and Engagements Tyler Soltis
Production Manager Gregg Damanti
General Manager Christine Adamczyk
Engagement Manager Barrett Newman
Tour Project Manager Wendy Beckwith
Associate General Manager Emily Miu
Tour Operations Manager Suzayn MacKenzie-Roy
Associate Production Manager Drew Neitzey
Production Accounting Manager Sheila Lewis
Production Accountant Travis Huebel
Staff Accountant Electra Walker
Administrative Apprentice Lindsay Weidenfeller
Learn more about Crossroads Live North America and our team: www.xroadslive.com
Scenery built by Proof Productions. Scenery also by PRG-Scenic Technologies, a division of PRG Broadway, L.L.C.,New Windsor, NY. Additional Scenery by Great Lakes Scenic Studios. Lighting and projection equipment
by Production Resource Group. Sound equipment by Sound Associates. Motors by Christie Lites. Costumes constructed by By Barak LLC, Ed Dawson Tailors, Eric Winterling Costumes, Jeff Fender Studio, Joelyn Wilkosz, John Kristiansen New York Inc., Marsha Kuligowski, and Yasemin Esmek. Props built by RRamos Upholstery, Prop and Paint Creative Studio, BrenBri Props, JP Carrier, Hat Rabbit Studio, Paper Mache Monkey, Props Stitcher Anthony Paul-Cavaretta, and Custom Quilting by Bertie Michaels @stitchstudionyc. Trucking by Janco.
Rehearsed and teched at the Lied Center for Performing Arts @tinabroadway | tinaonbroadway.com
“A Fool In Love” by Ike Turner EMI Unart Catalog Inc (BMI). “Be Tender With Me Baby” by Albert Hammond; Holly Knight BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP). “Better Be Good To Me” by Mike Chapman; Nicky Chinn; Holly Knight BMG Gold Songs, Downtown DLJ Songs, Universal Music (ASCAP). “Disco Inferno” by Leroy Green; Tyrone Kersey Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Almo Music obo Mercy Kersey Music. “Don’t Turn Around” by Albert Hammond; Diane Warren Albert Hammond Music/Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd, Realsongs Publishing, Edition Sunset Publishing/Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd. “Heartbreak Hotel” by Elvis Presley; Mae Axton; Tommy Durden; Elvis Presley © Sony/ATV Tree Publishing LLC. All rights administered by Sony Music Publishing LLC 424 Church Street, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37219 all rights reserved. Used by permission. “I Can’t Stand The Rain” by Ann Peebles, Bernard Miller, Donald Bryant, Irving Music administered by Universal Music Publishing Group Used by permission all rights reserved. “I Want To Take You Higher” by Sylvester Stewart Mijac Music (administered by Sony Music UK). “I Don’t Want To Fight (No More)” by Billy Lawrie; Lulu Kennedy Cairns; Stephen DuBerry BMG Blue, Fairwood Music (UK) Ltd. “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine” by Rose Marie McCoy; Sylvia McKinney IQ Music Ltd. “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Jackson, Jr.; Willie Mitchell; Al Green Universal Music Publishing Ltd © Irving Music (BMI) and Al Green Music Inc. (BMI), Kobalt Music Publishing/Songs of Atlas Music. “Matchbox” by Ike Turner Conexion Music, BMG Platinum Songs. “Nutbush City Limits” by Tina Turner EMI Music Publishing Limited, licensing courtesy of Sony Music. “Open Arms” by Ben Barson; Martin Brammer; Colette van Sertima EMI Blackwood Music, licensing courtesy of Sony Music; Universal Polygram International Publishing obo Lots of Hits Music. “Physical” by Stephen Kipner; Terry Shaddick 1981 EMI April Music All rights on behalf of EMI April Music Inc. administered by Sony Music Publishing LLC 424 Church Street, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37219 all rights reserved. Used by permission, Floating World Music. “Private Dancer” by Mark Knopfler Universal Music Publishing Ltd obo Straightjacket Songs/ Almo Music/Rondor Music. “Proud Mary” by John Fogerty © 1964 Jondora Music (Sage). All rights administered by Concord Music. “River Deep, Mountain High” by Phil Spector; Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich Mother Bertha Music, licensing courtesy of Sony Music; Songs of Polygram International/Universal Music Publishing Ltd; Trio Music Company (BMI); ABKCO Music, Inc. “Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston Uni-Chappell Music. “Shake A Tailfeather” by Verlie Rice; Andre Williams; Otha Hayes Kassner Associated Publishers. “She Makes My Blood Run Cold” by Ike Turner Round Hill Music obo Fort Knox Music, and BMG obo Trio Music Company. “(Simply) The Best” by Holly Knight; Mike Chapman BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP) obo Knighty – Knight Music, Music & Media/Mike Chapman Publishing Enterprises. “Sound of Mystic Law” by Tina Turner, Dechen Shak-Dagsay, Regula Curti, Gunther Mende-Kim, Pit Loew From the New Edition BMG Platinum Songs (BMI). “Tonight” by David Bowie; James Osterberg Screen Gems EMI Music, licensing courtesy of Sony Music Published by RZO Music Ltd/ Westbury Music Consultants BMG Bumblebee (BMI)
We Don’t Need Another Hero by Terry Britten; Graham Lyle © 1992 WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) and Goodsingle Ltd. (PRS) ‘All rights on behalf of WB Music Corp. administered by Warner/Chappell North America Ltd; BMG Platinum Songs US (BMI). “What’s Love Got To Do With It” by Terry Britten; Graham Lyle © 1984 WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) and Goodsingle Ltd. (PRS) All rights on behalf of WB Music Corp. administered by Warner/Chappell North America Ltd and BMG Platinum Songs US (BMI). Music clearance services: Manage This Media LLC - Janet Billig Rich, David A. Rich and Lisa Klein Moberly
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Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).
WARNING
The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording inside this theatre, without the written permission of the management, is prohibited by law. Violators may be punished by ejection and violations may render the offender liable for money damages.


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Premium & Group Sales Representative ..............Adriana Gonzales
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Christopher Griffin
Private Event Manager ....................................... Adriana Martinez
Private Events Strategist
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Stewart Tiller
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Facility & Property Theater Attendants. Hector Urrutia, Jayy Gonzales
Director of Production. Rob Oler
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Trinity Burton
Ian Harrison
Customer Experience Director Trish Neill
Customer Experience Manager ................................... Luis Dobbs
Customer Experience Asst. Manager Adrian Hernandez
Director of Food & Beverage Melissa Tamayo
Food & Beverage Manager
Michael Pellerin
F&B Coordinator....................................... Javier Moreno Almanza
Sr. House Managers
Celia Berryman, Alyssa-Erika Gomez, Samantha Gray, Lori Ramirez
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CEO Central Europe
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